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10 Oct 2017

Wellbeing and the countryside exhibition

A new exhibition explores the complex relationships between wellbeing and the countryside. The exhbition runs until 31 October at Reading University’s Museum of English Rural Life with…

09 Oct 2017

Internet giant spurs rural jobs growth

Internet giant Amazon is helping Britain’s rural businesses double their revenue growth, suggests a survey. Small and medium sized rural businesses that export forecast double…

01 Oct 2017

Rural homes 20% more expensive’

Buying a house in the countryside costs 20% than it does in a town or city, according to the latest figures. Although a ‘rural premium’…

28 Sep 2017

Transport tops conference agenda

A first-of-its-kind event aims to help community groups address rural transport challenges in the east of England. The Fenland Transport Conference 2017 is being held…

26 Sep 2017

Rural Services Network: The right homes in the right places

PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release Tuesday, 26 September 2017 Rural Services Network:The right homes in the right places Responding to government proposals to increase the supply…

26 Sep 2017

Need rises for affordable rural homes

The need for more affordable rural homes continues to rise, the Rural Services Network has warned. The network issued the warning in response to government…

24 Sep 2017

Petition warns of rural GP shortage

Hundreds of people have signed a petition warning that GP practices in rural areas are struggling to recruit doctors. Started by Lincolnshire GP Ben Loryman,…

21 Sep 2017

Rural group speaks out on housing

A focus on meeting market demand is failing to provide homes people need, say rural campaigners. The government’s failure to prioritise genuine local needs will…

18 Sep 2017

Fairer funding ‘vital’ for rural schools

Fairer funding is vital for England’s rural schools, the Rural Services Network has warned. The network issued the warning in response to confirmation that the…

15 Sep 2017

Rural Services Network: Fairer funding is vital for rural schools

PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release Friday 15 September 2017 Rural Services Network:Fairer funding is vital for rural schools Responding to confirmation that the government is to…