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POLICE are receiving a helping hand from rural residents as they target criminals in Northumberland. Operation Recovery has seen officers make arrests and recover stolen property after burglaries in rural communities. The initiative, which started last summer, ...
A community-led broadband project is set to roll out superfast connections to part of rural Dorset. The main Superfast Dorset programme aims to meet the government target of delivering a superfast connection of at least 24 Mbps to...
GREATER powers may be needed to maintain a universal postal service to rural areas, MPs have warned. The universal service obligation ensures postal deliveries are available to all parts of the UK – rural and urban – at...
RESIDENTS across 17 of the UK's most rural areas will see road fuel prices reduced from 31 May. Treasury chief secretary Danny Alexander confirmed the 5p per litre fuel price cut on Thursday (5 March). ...
SLOW broadband connections threaten to undermine the rural economy – and can only be fixed by government investment, MPs have been told. Rural leaders briefed MPs ahead of a debate led by Tiverton and...
AN online toolkit aims to help retailers, councils and community leaders revive some of Britain's most most challenging high streets. Experts have been holding workshop sessions designed to help regenerate shopping areas struggling to compete, says the Department...
FIVE people were arrested as police targeted rural crime hotspots and travelling criminals in North Yorkshire. The hard-hitting "day of action" on Thursday (26 February) saw suspected stolen property recovered, Class A drugs seized and a suspected drink...
A CLAMPDOWN against rural crime in Avon and Somerset yielded good results, say police. Dozens of officers across the Avon and Somerset force area took part in an overnight operation to deter and disrupt rural crime on Friday...
TELECOM giant EE has unveiled a £1.5bn investment plan to improve its rural coverage and expand its 4G service. The three-year Rural Investment programme aims to improve coverage for both voice and data services to 90% of the...
A YOUTH homelessness charity is appealing for volunteer hosts in the Redcar & Cleveland area. Operated by Depaul UK , Nightstop North East, provides emergency accommodation for homeless youngsters. Hosts across the region work to provide a...
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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