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Call for evidence on rural services
15.02.2012

Call for evidence on rural services

THE Rural Services Network is looking for examples of good practice in rural service delivery. The call for evidence is part of a commission from Defra , led by Rural Innovation . Stakeholders are being asked to...

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Retain rural watchdog, say Lib Dems
12.02.2012

Retain rural watchdog, say Lib Dems

THE Liberal Democrats have urged the government to abandon plans to abolish the Commission for Rural Communities. Lib Dem rural spokesman Andrew George MP said the government should instead beef up its plans for rural policy by retaining...

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East Sussex calls for faster broadband
10.02.2012

East Sussex calls for faster broadband

RURAL communities in East Sussex are being urged to join the push for superfast broadband. Residents and businesses are being asked to join an East Sussex County Council campaign for better access to reliable and faster broadband within...

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High risks for young rural drivers
09.02.2012

High risks for young rural drivers

YOUNG rural drivers are more likely to be involved in a car crash than urban youngsters, reveals a study. Younger country motorists are 37% more likely to be involved in an injury collision than their urban counterparts, it...

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Roadshow helps shape rural policy
08.02.2012

Roadshow helps shape rural policy

BUSINESS and community leaders attending roadshows with government ministers are helping shape action to support rural areas. Taking part in her first Rural Roadshow, Defra secretary Caroline Spelman visited Yorkshire to meet the Yorkshire Food, Farming and Rural...

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New grants to boost rural economy
07.02.2012

New grants to boost rural economy

TOURISM, agri-food, forestry and renewable energy are among the areas targeted in a new rural grant scheme. The rural economy grants are due to be launched by Defra by the end of February. They are part of...

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Maps show countryside 'at risk'
06.02.2012

Maps show countryside 'at risk'

MORE than half of England's countryside is at risk from proposals to reform the planning system, claim campaigners. Maps published by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) suggest 55% of England's countryside will face an increased threat...

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Rural broadband still 'in Dark Ages'
05.02.2012

Rural broadband still 'in Dark Ages'

SLOW broadband speeds are leaving rural areas in the digital Dark Ages – despite faster connections nationally. The warning came as telecoms watchdog Ofcom published data showing average home broadband speeds are 22% faster than 12 months ago....

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'Right-to-buy' threatens housing supply
05.02.2012

'Right-to-buy' threatens housing supply

Government plans to revive tenants' rights to buy their council house are unlikely to work in rural areas, the government has been told. Current proposals threaten to reduce the amount of social housing in villages and hamlets across...

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Minister praises broadband plans
27.01.2012

Minister praises broadband plans

CULTURE minister Ed Vaizey has praised the enthusiasm of councils rolling out superfast broadband. "Britain needs fast broadband to drive economic growth and connect remote communities," he said. We are making a significant investment in taking broadband...

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