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26 Jul 2021
Revised plans for housing development at Birch Close in Freshwater
A proposed Freshwater development has been reduced after objectors feared the ‘destructive’ effect it could have on their quiet cul-de-sac, according to the Island Echo…
26 Jul 2021
Ian Botham highlights the importance of shooting to the environment and economy
The Daily Mail reports that England cricket legend Lord Botham has backed a rural partnership of nine organisations, including the Countryside Alliance, the British Association…
26 Jul 2021
Public grateful for benefits countryside visits bring to mental and physical health, new survey finds
The pandemic has given people a greater appreciation of the landscapes farmers provide, with 71% of people saying they feel fortunate to be able to…
19 Jul 2021
Rural Issues Raised in Westminster Planning Debate
Last Thursday (15th July), Bob Seely MP called a Westminster Hall Debate on the future of the planning system and the upcoming Planning Bill The…
19 Jul 2021
Rural UK suffering from ‘streaming divide’
The lack of quality broadband’s availability in rural areas correlates with a lack of streaming service subscriptions, suggests new YouGov research according An article in…
19 Jul 2021
New Report – Assistive Technology in Adult Social Care
New analysis published by the County Councils Network (CCN) and Tunstall Healthcare calls for the government’s anticipated reforms of social care to create the right…
19 Jul 2021
Virgin Media O2 announces a 4G and 5G boost to rural areas
Virgin Media has announced a £448m investment to boost its 4G and 5G network areas, with a focus on rural and tourist hotspots, according to…
19 Jul 2021
5G Rural Dorset project for enhanced connectivity
The Bournemouth Echo reports that there has been a new milestone in improved internet access along the Jurassic Coast A 700 MHz private network has…
19 Jul 2021
Local authorities want new powers to decarbonise transport
At an international climate change summit that happened on 13th July, local and regional leaders proposed a series of measures to help cut emissions These…
12 Jul 2021
RSN completes Rural Lens Review on Health White Paper
The White Paper Integration and Innovation: working together to improve health and care for all was published earlier this year and the RSN has produced…
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