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15 Sep 2017
Changes to school funding confirmed
Rural schools will gain up to 5% in funding under a plans for a fairer national funding formula, says the government. Education secretary Justine Greening…
14 Sep 2017
Will travel hubs help rural transport?
A new network of travel hubs could give rural residents better access to public transport services. The hubs would make it easier for people from…
13 Sep 2017
Vehicles seized in crime crackdown
Police from six regions across northern England have joined forces for a rural crime crackdown. Operation Checkpoint is a multi-force operation targeting travelling criminals operating…
06 Sep 2017
Health services are top concern for rural residents – survey
PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release Wednesday 6 September 2017 Rural residents are more concerned about declining healthcare services than any other issue, according to the preliminary…
06 Sep 2017
Health services are top rural concern
Rural residents are more concerned about declining healthcare services than any other issue, reveal the preliminary results of a wide-ranging survey. Health topped the list…
05 Sep 2017
Police join forces against rural crime
Police across three counties have joined forces in an operation targeting rural crime and poaching. THe Operation Engage initiative brought together officers from Wiltshire, Dorset…
04 Sep 2017
‘Locals should design rural homes’
Involving local residents in housing design could increase support for rural affordable homes, say campaigners. Rural housing specialists Hastoe want the government to renew its…
29 Aug 2017
‘Seize vehicles to combat fly-tipping’
Rural campaigners say seizing vehicles must become the default penalty for fly-tipping in the countryside. New proposals on dealing with fly-tipping were outlined by the…
24 Aug 2017
Police quadbikes combat rural crime
Police have taken delivery of two quadbikes to combat rural crime in one of England’s most rural counties. The 800cc four-wheel-drive vehicles will help Lincolnshire…
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…
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