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Oil 'tagged' to combat rural theft

Oil 'tagged' to combat rural theft

Tuesday, 31 August 2010

RURAL residents are adding a special liquid to domestic heating oil so they can detect whether it has been stolen.

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Rural doctors 'facing burnout'

Rural doctors 'facing burnout'

RURAL doctors have warned they face burnout as they prepare for the latest round of NHS reorganisation.

Rural recovery at risk, says report

Rural recovery at risk, says report

THE rural economic recovery is at risk due to high levels of public sector employment, suggests a report.

'Do or die' for rural England

'Do or die' for rural England

RURAL services face meltdown as public spending is cut, a coalition of countryside groups has warned.

Vulnerable rural England revealed

Vulnerable rural England revealed

RURAL people are finding innovative ways to boost their income as countryside communities struggle to shake off the recession.

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Can we build a rural Big Society?

Can we build a rural Big Society?

CAN rural people really help deliver services when public sector funding is so tight? Jessica Sellick investigates.

The thinner blue (rural) line

The thinner blue (rural) line

Rural people are less likely to think that the police are doing a good job, writes Brian Wilson.

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Big doubts about the “Big Society”

Big doubts about the “Big Society”

Rural expert Gordon Morris has big doubts about the government's drive for a “Big Society”.

Rural Blogs

F2 Taster Week in Rural Medicine (Wales) 27 Aug 2010 | 2:00 am Rural GP
See this link for more details about a great opportunity for Foundation Doctors to have a taster week in rural medicine – general practice and…
Francis Maude launches Pathfinder mutuals 13 Aug 2010 | 8:29 am Defra Civil Society blog
The first wave of Pathfinder mutuals have been launched by Francis Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office. The Pathfinders will be run by entrepreneurial public…

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Scottish Parliament written answers — Health: Health (3 Aug 2010) 2 Aug 2010 | 7:00 pm
Ross Finnie: To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to develop the role of telehealth to enhance the provision of emergency and unscheduled care, in particular in rural areas.

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Latest Events

September

Rural Broadband Conference
September 18, 2010 (All Day)
Conference We Lack a Compelling View of the future of our Countryside
September 22, 2010 (All Day)
Rural Services Network & SPARSE Rural executive meeting (London)
September 27, 2010 (11:30)

November

Rural Services Network & SPARSE Rural main meeting (London)
November 22, 2010 (11:30)

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