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High risks for young rural drivers
YOUNG rural drivers are more likely to be involved in a car crash than urban youngsters, reveals a study.
'Right-to-buy' threatens housing supply
Government plans to revive tenants' rights to buy their council house are unlikely to work in rural areas, the government has been told.
Rural people save most money
Rural residents save more money than their urban counterparts, reveals a survey.
Event inspires community enterprise
A FREE landmark event aims to help rural communities save vital services and reverse the trend of rural decline.
Unlock rural economy, say planners
PLANNING experts have called on the government to unlock the potential of the rural economy.
Parishes pilot neighbourhood plans
Three parish councils have been chosen to pilot a new way of shaping how their communities will develop.
Survey tracks quality of life
RURAL districts are among the local authority areas with the highest quality of life, reveals a survey.
Neighbourhood planning welcomed
GIVING parish and town councils and local people more say on planning proposals in their area will be good for rural communities, suggests a survey.
