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18 May 2017
Network backs call for better rail services
The Rural Services Network has signed a charter demanding a better deal for rail passengers in south-east England. Passenger groups across the South East are…
16 May 2017
Rural communities face limited support for dementia
PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release Tuesday 16 May 2017 The Rural Services Network – England’s largest partnership of rural service providers – has voiced concern at…
15 May 2017
Concern over impact of NHS cyber-attack
The Rural Services Network has voiced concern at the impact of cyber-attacks on rural doctors’ surgeries. A major incident was declared after NHS Services across…
15 May 2017
How significant an issue is rural transport?
Launched at the House of Commons in January 2017, the State of Rural Services 2016 Report, not surprisingly, concludes that public and private sector service…
15 May 2017
Who relies on public transport in rural areas?
Research has consistently identified the overwhelming need for public transport in rural areas. The groups of people most directly affected are set out in many…
15 May 2017
Cyber-attack concern for rural GPs
PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release Monday 15 May 2017 The Rural Services Network – England’s largest partnership of rural service providers – has voiced concern at…
11 May 2017
Workshops help residents ‘find their voice’
Older and disabled rural residents are “finding their voice” after teaming up with artists and singing tutors. Yorkshire County Council has teamed up with the…
10 May 2017
Rural crime is ‘policing priority’
Police and local partners have launched a partnership initiative to tackle rural crime in Northumberland. A steering group of organisations attending the offical launch meeting…
09 May 2017
Rural landlords demand energy review
Rural landlords say the government must clarify its plans to review energy efficiency rules for rented homes. The Country Land and Business Association – whose…
03 May 2017
Police boss says priority is rural crime
TACKLING rural crime has neen named as a priority by Norfolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner. Commissioner Lorne Green gave an update on his Rural Policing Strategy –…
