Rural life2 days agoReport highlights rural public health inequalitiesThe market town of Faringdon is one of a number of areas covered in the Oxfordshire report.2 days ago2 days agoHeating oil costs 'more than double' ahead of winterMiddleton in Teesdale has no mains gas supply so many residents use expensive heating oil.2 days ago19 Oct 2026More than 200 rural crimes 'extremely worrying'Rothbury councillor Steven Bridgett says rural crime "disrupted livelihoods" and was an "epidemic".19 Oct 202616 Oct 2026Farmer says hosting 4G mast is a 'nightmare' as fees cost him thousandsAlan Watson says farmers are being "bullied" into terms between telecoms operators and landowners.16 Oct 202612 Oct 2026Hedgelayers compete in 'mysterious craft' showcaseMore than a 100 hedgelayers take part in the annual National Hedgelaying Championship.12 Oct 202612 Oct 2026Why some have no choice but to pay costly oil pricesThe rural communities vulnerable to heating oil prices rises as the weather gets colder.12 Oct 20269 Oct 2026More buses from 2027 in £67m transport shake-upResidents are being promised more frequent buses, Saturday services and new routes.9 Oct 20267 Oct 2026Should we build 15 new homes in every village?Experts say encouraging small developments on the edge of villages could boost the rural economy.7 Oct 202624 Sept 2026Food banks visitors having to walk 'several miles'People in rural areas face long journeys to access food bank support, charities say.24 Sept 2026...
