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14 Jul 2025

BT’s National Telecare Campaign Supports Transition to Digital Voice

BT’s National Telecare Campaign is supporting vulnerable and telecare-reliant customers through the nationwide transition from analogue landlines to Digital Voice. The campaign helps identify users who may need additional support,...

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14 Jul 2025

RSN Hosts Rural Housing Week Member Seminar

As part of Rural Housing Week 2025, the Rural Services Network was pleased to host a member-exclusive seminar on Rural Affordable Housing on Wednesday 9 July. The session brought together...

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14 Jul 2025

New Chair for National Rural Touring Forum

Matthew Linley has been appointed chair of National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF). He has vast experience across theatre and performing arts stretching almost three decades. National Rural Touring Forum is...

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07 Jul 2025

Rural Housing Week 2025

This week is Rural Housing Week 2025, an annual campaign led by the National Housing Federation to spotlight the vital role affordable housing plays in keeping rural communities vibrant, inclusive...

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07 Jul 2025

Youth Work Gives Young People A Voice

Young Somerset has published its latest Impact Report, offering a powerful insight into the breadth of support provided to children, young people and families across the county. Originally founded as...

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01 Jul 2025

Government Sets Out Industrial Vision

The Government has published a new Modern Industrial Strategy setting out its long-term vision for securing economic growth, increasing productivity, and fostering investment across priority sectors and regions of the...

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01 Jul 2025

RdSAP10: A Must-Read for Retrofit Projects

Understanding the New RdSAP10 – What Rural Housing Providers Need to Know If you are involved in managing housing stock, planning retrofit projects, or working towards improving energy performance across...

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30 Jun 2025

Plunkett UK Announces Two New Appointments to Strengthen Support for Rural Community Businesses

Plunkett UK has made two key appointments to bolster its work supporting rural community-owned businesses. David Lydiat has joined as Head of External Affairs, a newly created role bringing together...

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24 Jun 2025

Innovation Is Key To Rural Retail Resilience

The Future of Rural Retail, launched by Plunkett UK, explores how community-owned shops can remain relevant in a fast-changing retail environment. Drawing on insights from a national taskforce of 19...

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24 Jun 2025

Final Call: Rural Prosperity Grants Closing Soon in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse

The Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse is open for applications — but not for much longer! Local businesses and community groups can...

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