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21 Aug 2017
Big rise in second home ownership
More people now own a second home, including in rural and coastal areas, says a report. Some 5.2 million people now have second homes, reveals…
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…
07 Aug 2017
Licence concern for community transport
Rural community transport operators may face extra licence requirements, the government has suggested. The suggestion affects some community transport providers bidding for local authority bus…
03 Aug 2017
Grant for Wheels to Work scheme
Rural youngsters are among those to benefit from £175,000 in new grants from the Virgin Money Foundation. Five projects across north-east England will benefit from…
03 Aug 2017
Rural Services Network: Concern for rural community transport
PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release Thursday 3 August 2017 Responding to a government decision that community transport operators bidding for local authority bus service contracts may…
30 Jul 2017
£200m for businesses and broadband
The government has unveiled £200m in grants for rural businesses and broadband projects. Funding for rural businesses would generate more than 6,000 new jobs and support…
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…
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