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02 Feb 2024
Geographical narcissism. Urbansplaining.
Geographical narcissism. Urbansplaining. These are terms for when people in cities tell people in rural areas what is good for them – and we need…
02 Feb 2024
National Rural Mental Health Forum Examining Gender Based Violence
The National Rural Mental Health Forum, run by the mental health charity Change Mental Health, continues its online seminars tackling some of the pressing issues…
02 Feb 2024
The Patients Association manifesto: Patients can’t wait
The Patients Association exists to ensure everybody can access and benefit from the health and care services they need to live well. Services must be…
02 Feb 2024
Pentabus starts its 50th birthday celebrations with move to a new home at Ludlow Assembly Rooms
– Move follows 40 years at the Old School, Bromfield. – Full 50th anniversary season announcement to follow. Pentabus are starting their 50th birthday celebrations…
30 Jan 2024
RSN Launches political asks in Parliament
The Rural Services Network is in Parliament today launching its manifesto asks of the political parties. The report will be launched with a number of…
30 Jan 2024
Rural Shops More Important Than Ever to Isolated Communities
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is celebrating the crucial role that rural shops play in thousands of communities across the UK as part of…
29 Jan 2024
Unpacking the Finance Settlement for local authorities and Its Impact on Rural Services
Last week, The Rt Hon Michael Gove announced an encouraging boost for rural communities: a £15 million increase in the Rural Services Delivery Grant for…
29 Jan 2024
University of Exeter Launches Teacher Training Hubs to Boost Rural Education
In a significant development aimed at addressing teacher recruitment challenges in rural areas, the University of Exeter has announced the opening of new teacher training…
29 Jan 2024
Seeking Innovators: DfT Funds Rural Transport Projects
The Department of Transport (DfT) is championing a transformative initiative to revitalise transportation in rural areas, focusing on integrating innovative practices and enhancing service quality…
24 Jan 2024
Rural Services Delivery Grant Increases
The Rt Hon Michael Gove has today (24th Jan) through written statement announced that he proposes to increase the Rural Services Delivery Grant by £15million…
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