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17 Aug 2026
Homelessness Figures Highlight Rural Data Gaps
Record numbers of households and children are living in temporary accommodation across England, but the published figures may not reveal the full extent or impact of homelessness in rural communities....
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17 Aug 2026
Have Your Say On The Future Of Freeview
The Rural Services Network has responded to the Government’s consultation on the future of TV and we are encouraging rural organisations and residents to have their say. The Government is...
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17 Aug 2026
New Planning Rules to Allow More Homes Near Train Stations
Thousands of new homes could be built near well-connected train, tram and underground stations under changes to England’s planning rules announced by the Government. The revised National Planning Policy Framework...
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17 Aug 2026
£65 Million Drought Package Announced for England’s Farmers
Farmers in England are to receive £65 million in new drought support following the driest July on record in England and Wales. The Government has announced the package designed to...
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17 Aug 2026
National Rural Crime Action Week 2026: Make Rural Voices Heard
National Rural Crime Action Week 2026 takes place in September, bringing organisations and communities together to ensure rural experiences and priorities are reflected in the future of policing. Taking place...
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17 Aug 2026
Filling The Gaps In Rural Care And Support
To connect local people and professionals with community micro-enterprise support in the local area, the Community Catalysts team in Suffolk ran successful Speed Networking events in West Suffolk and Ipswich/East...
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13 Aug 2026
Technology And AI Helping Doctors Spend More Time With Patients
A new report from the General Medical Council (GMC) highlights how technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), is helping some doctors reduce administrative work and devote more time to patient care....
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13 Aug 2026
RCN Calls For NHS Buildings To Be “Heat-Proofed”
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is calling for urgent investment to protect health and care buildings, staff and patients from increasingly extreme temperatures. The RCN says calls to its...
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13 Aug 2026
Health And Care Integration Faces A Changing Landscape
Changes across the NHS and local government are raising questions about how health and social care services will work together in future, and the role councils will play within changing...
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10 Aug 2026
Transport East Highlights Rural Mobility Challenges and Innovation
Transport East has highlighted the continuing challenges facing rural communities in accessing transport, alongside work to test new approaches to rural mobility, in its latest Annual Report. A key focus...
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