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04 Nov 2019
£1 billion deal set to solve poor mobile coverage
According to the Government’s press release, “Poor mobile phone coverage will be a thing of the past as the Government champions a £1 billion deal…
04 Nov 2019
Ofcom backs mast sharing to improve connectivity
The Financial Times reports that the telecoms regulator Ofcom has backed a plan for the sector to share masts and build new towers in remote…
04 Nov 2019
100 free to use ATMs already requested from Link
Kent Live covers the news that more than 100 requests for free-to-use ATMs have been made across the UK It comes after The Community Access…
04 Nov 2019
7-11 year olds asked to help develop guidelines for positive healthcare
Can your 7-11 year olds help develop guidelines for positive healthcare experiences? National Children’s Bureau needs your help with an exciting project to develop National…
04 Nov 2019
Rural Commission calls for evidence
Members of North Yorkshire’s Rural Commission have launched a call for evidence as part of its first inquiry The Darlington and Stockton Times reports that…
04 Nov 2019
Spotlight on an affordable place to live
The RSN is calling on government to produce a fully funded, comprehensive rural strategy. In this strategy there are a number of areas which we…
29 Oct 2019
Health and Social Care Spotlight – October 2019
This newsletter on rural health is provided for the RSN and the Rural Health and Care Alliance It includes a roundup of rural health news, research, learning…
28 Oct 2019
RSN Statement – 4G coverage target delayed by Government
Poor mobile connectivity is a significant issue for many rural residents and businesses The Rural Services Network is therefore pleased that agreement has been reached…
28 Oct 2019
Barclays agrees to continue cash back services at Post Offices
Following criticism from MPs, Barclays has reversed controversial plans to stop cash withdrawal services from post offices, reports the City AM The Business, Energy and…
28 Oct 2019
Baroness Randerson: Reinvigorate buses urgently
Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson Baroness Randerson has written an opinion piece for the website PoliticsHome.com in which she argues that the bus network needs to…
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