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23 Aug 2017
Charity calls for rural driving lessons
Learner drivers should receive compulsory lessons on rural roads to reduce fatalities, say safety campaigners. Road safety charity Brake said a graduated licensing system would…
18 Aug 2017
Rural crime tops commissioner’s agenda
Rural crime topped the agenda during a visit by Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa. Mr Dhindsa was at Castleton Visitor Centre in Hope…
17 Aug 2017
Mixed progress on fuel poverty
There’s a powerful case for fuel poverty initiatives that target rural areas. But are we overlooking a related concern, asks Brian Wilson. There’s a powerful…
14 Aug 2017
Sharp rise in cost of rural crime
THE cost of rural theft has risen sharply in the first half of 2017 – despite a 4% drop last year. Early theft claims statistics…
11 Aug 2017
Efficiency key to combat energy bills
Energy efficient homes are the key to keeping fuel costs low for rural residents, say housing experts. The warning was made by rural housing specialists…
28 Jul 2017
‘Police must understand rural crime’
Many police officers fail to appreciate the impact of rural crime, suggests a study. Farmer’s daughter Molly Dickson investigated farm crime and farmers’ perceptions of…
21 Jul 2017
New chairman for Rural Fair Share campaign
St Austell and Newquay MP Steve Double has been appointed chairman of the influential Rural Fair Share Campaign group. The Rural Fair Share Campaign is…
20 Jul 2017
Fund to tackle rural fuel poverty
A £150m fund to install affordable heating solutions in fuel poor homes could benefit rural households. The Warm Homes Fund was unveiled by the National…
20 Jul 2017
Researchers focus on rural well-being
Researchers are keen to hear from people about their experiences of well-being and the countryside. Due to open in October, the issue of rural well-being…
18 Jul 2017
Threats and fear in wake of rural crime
Rural crime is costing farmers as much as £42.5m a year, says a report Farmers have been victims of arson, vandalism and burglary, says the…
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