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11 Apr 2017
Police in joint battle against rural crime
POLICE from three forces have joined together to help find better ways to target rural crime. Cheshire Constabulary, Derbyshire Police and Staffordshire Police have spent…
10 Apr 2017
Government crackdown on fly-tippers
Fly-tippers could be forced to help councils clear-up illegally dumped waste in a new drive to clean up the countryside. Government recommendations include making offenders…
09 Apr 2017
£2m awarded to rural transport groups
DOZENS of community groups have been awarded a share of £2m to help keep rural people on the move. The money was awarded by the…
07 Apr 2017
Crime taskforce celebrates anniversary
A POLICE team dedicated to serving rural communities is celebrating its first anniversary – and its 100th arrest. One year in, and North Yorkshire Police’s…
05 Apr 2017
Bank closures to hit rural businesses
A fresh round of bank branch closures threatens to make life difficult for rural firms, say business leaders. Some 100 branches owned by the Lloyds…
02 Apr 2017
Revealed: Best rural places to live
Britain’s best rural places to live in 2017 have been revealed in the latest annual quality of life survey. The Orkney Islands are rated as…
02 Apr 2017
Energy measures ‘help vulnerable homes’
Rural communities will benefit from new measures to make homes cheaper to heat, says the government. Changes to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) will make…
31 Mar 2017
Bus service combats rural isolation
An award-winning bus service is helping rural residents access healthcare, training and employment and leisure services. Tailored to the needs of its passengers, the Bwcabus…
27 Mar 2017
The Buses Bill: What’s in it for rural services?
The Buses Bill must deliver for rural communities, says Claire Walters. Set for royal assent in May this year, the Buses Bill is being widely…
27 Mar 2017
Rural businesses lack reliable broadband
Rural businesses are twice as likely to have inadequate internet connections as those in cities, says a study. Companies say they lack reliable broadband connections,…
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