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23 Jun 2016
Watchdog welcomes rethink on NHS
THE government has granted more time for refining National Health Service plans which criticis say threaten to marginalise rural communities. North Yorkshire County Council had raised concerns about Sustainability and...
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22 Jun 2016
Public transport ‘vital’ to reach services
PUBLIC transport plays a vital role in connecting rural residents with local services in Scotland, says a report. Rural passengers north of the border face daily challenges getting from A...
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16 Jun 2016
New rural crime strategy for Bedfordshire
POLICE have launched a new plan to tackle rural crime a deliver a fair deal for communities in Bedfordshire. The plan was launched by the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner...
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15 Jun 2016
Wireless broadband connects villages
TWO Essex villages are among the first to benefit from wireless technology bringing superfast broadband to rural communities. The latest Wireless-to-the-Cabinet (WTTC) equipment is making superfast broadband available in Broxted...
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10 Jun 2016
Police issue warning over rural crime
POLICE are urging countryside communities to help tackle rural crime following a spate of thefts in Lincolnshire. A spate of rural crime has taken place during recent months in and...
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09 Jun 2016
Charity helps save rural bus routes
A community transport organisation is helping to maintain rural bus routes following drastic budget cuts. Dorset Community Transport is operating services on almost half the routes previously run by Dorset...
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08 Jun 2016
Workshops help speed up broadband
More than 12,000 residents and businesses have improved their digital skills thanks to special workshops in Devon and Somerset. The Get up to Speed initiative runs free workshops and talks...
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06 Jun 2016
‘Digital’ councils improve services
MORE councils are using digital technology to improve services and save money, says a report. Even simple digital services can save as much as £20,000 a year, according to a...
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06 Jun 2016
‘Blue-light’ deal for National Parks
A landmark agreement aims to ensure emergency services cover rural communities in National Parks. The joint accord between National Parks England and the Home Office means communities stand to benefit...
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06 Jun 2016
£500k for rural transport scheme
ALMOST £500,000 has been awarded to support an innovative rural bus service in North Lincolnshire. North Lincolnshire Council successfully secured £469,200 from the government’s £21m Sustainable Travel Fund. The funding...
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