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23 Nov 2020
Living Memories Online: Using archive films to help trigger memories and reduce isolation
A new online service that uses archive films and newsreels to bring trigger memories and encourage friendships through shared reminiscence A new service that brings…
23 Nov 2020
Royal Mail study finds robust growth in new UK businesses amid COVID-19 lockdowns
eCommerce trade publications eSellerCafe and Apex Insight have reported on research published by Royal Mail which found a seven per cent increase in companies being…
23 Nov 2020
Rural relevance to economic levelling up
Open Access Government has published an opinion piece on the ‘rural relevance’ to economic levelling up across the country The report argues that current economic…
16 Nov 2020
Councils warn of insolvency risk without big cuts
The BBC report that a recent survey undertaken by the County Councils Network (CCN) shows several local authorities could be forced into ‘damaging’ cuts to services…
16 Nov 2020
New data reveals decreased bus journeys
Local papers including the Shropshire Star and The Westmorland Gazette have reported that there were 4.1 billion bus journeys taken in 2019-20 across England, down…
16 Nov 2020
Emergency NHS drone airbridge gets government backing
A trade publication, Commercial Drone Professional, has reported that a consortium working to establish an Emergency Medical Drone Airbridge between Cornwall and the Isles of…
16 Nov 2020
16/11/2020 – Rural Health and Social Care Sub Group
Date: 16th November 2020 Subject: Rural Health and Social careChair: Councillor Cecilia Motley, Shropshire CouncilHosted: Online Event via Zoom – To download the agenda and…
09 Nov 2020
New Rural Economy Toolkit to support “missed opportunity” around rural relevance to UK productivity and prosperity
The Institute of Economic Development (IED) and the Rural Services Network (RSN) have devised a new practitioner-focused toolkit which is intended as a guide for…
09 Nov 2020
Councils call for clear lockdown exit strategy
The website LocalGov.co.uk reports that the Local Government Association (LGA) is urging the Government to work with councils to develop a clear lockdown exit strategy…
09 Nov 2020
Countryside house prices hit four-year high in ‘race for space’
The Guardian reports that record demand for countryside houses has driven prices to a four-year high. Prices for rural houses, including cottages, farm houses and…
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