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17 Aug 2026

Homelessness Figures Highlight Rural Data Gaps

Record numbers of households and children are living in temporary accommodation across England, but the published figures may not reveal the full extent or impact…

17 Aug 2026

Have Your Say On The Future Of Freeview

The Rural Services Network has responded to the Government’s consultation on the future of TV and we are encouraging rural organisations and residents to have…

17 Aug 2026

New Planning Rules to Allow More Homes Near Train Stations

Thousands of new homes could be built near well-connected train, tram and underground stations under changes to England’s planning rules announced by the Government. The…

17 Aug 2026

£65 Million Drought Package Announced for England’s Farmers

Farmers in England are to receive £65 million in new drought support following the driest July on record in England and Wales. The Government has…

17 Aug 2026

National Rural Crime Action Week 2026: Make Rural Voices Heard

National Rural Crime Action Week 2026 takes place in September, bringing organisations and communities together to ensure rural experiences and priorities are reflected in the…

17 Aug 2026

Filling The Gaps In Rural Care And Support

To connect local people and professionals with community micro-enterprise support in the local area, the Community Catalysts team in Suffolk ran successful Speed Networking events…

13 Aug 2026

Technology And AI Helping Doctors Spend More Time With Patients

A new report from the General Medical Council (GMC) highlights how technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), is helping some doctors reduce administrative work and devote…

13 Aug 2026

RCN Calls For NHS Buildings To Be “Heat-Proofed”

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is calling for urgent investment to protect health and care buildings, staff and patients from increasingly extreme temperatures. The…

13 Aug 2026

Health And Care Integration Faces A Changing Landscape

Changes across the NHS and local government are raising questions about how health and social care services will work together in future, and the role…

10 Aug 2026

Transport East Highlights Rural Mobility Challenges and Innovation

Transport East has highlighted the continuing challenges facing rural communities in accessing transport, alongside work to test new approaches to rural mobility, in its latest…