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Local shops 'vital' for high streets
04.03.2012

Local shops 'vital' for high streets

INDEPENDENT shops are vital to the revival of Britain's high streets and market towns, suggests a survey. Nearly eight in ten local people believe local producers – such as a butcher or baker – are critical to the...

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Watchdog probes rural challenges
01.03.2012

Watchdog probes rural challenges

The government's competition watchdog has issued a call for evidence of the challenges faced by people in remote communities. The Office of Fair Trading said it wanted to understand more about the issues faced by consumers and businesses...

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'Life-changing' rural grants launched
29.02.2012

'Life-changing' rural grants launched

A £60m rural grant scheme will turn ambitious business plans into reality, claims the government. The Rural Economy Grant scheme was launched by Defra secretary Caroline Spelman on Wednesday (29 February). Grants – which could be worth...

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Vacancies for Defra advisors
28.02.2012

Vacancies for Defra advisors

DEFRA is recruiting new members to five positions on the department's Civil Society Advisory Board. The opportunity is open to anybody with a strong understanding of civil society and its interface with government. Applicants will join the...

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Film launch for rural elderly
28.02.2012

Film launch for rural elderly

A SHORT film called "Over the hill?" aims to raise awareness about the reality of growing old in the countryside. The film is being launched at the Borderlines Film Festival in Herefordshire on Wednesday (29 February) by Mavis...

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Countryfile presenter in rural debate
27.02.2012

Countryfile presenter in rural debate

TV presenter Matt Baker is joining experts to discuss innovative business ideas to rejuvenate rural villages. The Countryfile and One Show presenter is speaking at the Big Lottery Fund's Village SOS national conference on Monday (27 February). ...

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Call to protect rural cyclists
24.02.2012

Call to protect rural cyclists

MPs have called on the government to help protect rural cyclists by improving road safety. Speaking in the House of Commons, Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron (South Lakes) highlighted the need for better protections and training for cyclists....

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Council reviews rural library services
22.02.2012

Council reviews rural library services

RURAL residents are being asked to give their views on library services in East Sussex. A three-month review by East Sussex County Council is examining how it provides rural and mobile library services across the county. The...

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MPs debate rural bank closures
21.02.2012

MPs debate rural bank closures

FEARS over rural bank closures have prompted a debate in Parliament. The Westminster Hall debate on Tuesday (21 February) follows recent rural branch closures by HSBC and Barclays. It was secured by Liberal Democrat MP Roger Williams...

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Challenging future for rural networks
20.02.2012

Challenging future for rural networks

SPENDING cuts mean a challenging future for rural development networks, warns a report. Networks play an important role in building community capacity, says the study by the Carnegie UK Trust . But the climate of austerity and...

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