Boris Johnson faces Tory rebellion over radical plans to build more rural homes – as senior backbenchers blame the PM’s policy on a ‘mutant algorithm’ Prime Minister has plans to boost house building in the Tory-supporting shires But, by contrast, he is insisting on less development in Labour-supporting cities Senior Tory backbenchers have warned that it … Read more
Homes and businesses in rural areas who want faster broadband could benefit by applying to a government voucher scheme. The Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme was launched by the Government in 2018 with the aim of increasing gigabit-capable coverage across the UK, especially in the countryside. For the fastest and most reliable broadband, capable of delivering … Read more
A woman who suffered a spinal fracture after a fall while out walking with her boyfriend has told how an app helped emergency services rescue her. Laura Moreton, 28, an occupational therapist from South Wales, was out on a rural walk with her boyfriend Lewis George, 30, on 26 June when she fell and suffered the … Read more
Are 500 big cats are prowling the British countryside? Wildlife expert warns rural UK is home to 250 black leopards and 250 pumas as study finds five carcasses with tell-tale gnaw marks on the bones Dr Andrew Hemmings believes 80 per cent of reports he received are credible He identified bite marks on 5 animal carcasses … Read more
Homebuyers living in major cities are planning their escape to the countryside as a property website reported a 125 per cent increase in people looking to move to villages after the coronavirus lockdown. Rightmove said it is seeing an uplift in city dwellers considering moving to the countryside – and this is outperforming an increase … Read more
Boy, 5, who had money and his stock of eggs and cheese STOLEN from his honesty shop is inundated with support after BBC antiques star tweets that the thieves should be ‘ashamed’ Harry Clare, five, from Malvern, Worcestershire sells eggs and cheese from an honesty shop at his parents’ glamping site Family noticed his money … Read more
Barnageddon! Couple hits out after their rural home is blighted by huge farm building put up by neighbour Couple horrified by corrugated steel building yards from living room window Dave and Di Jesinger have lived in house in West Willow, Hampshire for 50 years The barn-like building was built by neighbour using loophole in planning rules … Read more
Rural firms ‘need help to ease debt mountain’ and stave off further job losses By Harriet Dennys For The Mail On Sunday Published: 15:05 BST, 12 July 2020 | Updated: 15:05 BST, 12 July 2020 Rural firms need Government help to deal with their coronavirus ‘debt mountain’ to prevent further job losses, Devon restaurateur and campaigner … Read more
Ivanka Trump has shared an adorable photograph of her family in front of rolling hills as they enjoyed July 4th weekend. The mother-of-three, 38, spent the weekend in an unknown secluded location in the US with her husband Jared Kushner, 39, and their children Arabella, eight, Joseph, six, and Theodore, four. Ivanka, a senior adviser … Read more
O2 extends 4G mobile coverage in rural communities including almost 400 tourist hotspots ahead of ‘staycation summer’ O2 says it has improved 4G coverage to 91,000 different areas across the UK The company says it has focused improving its coverage in rural communities They have also extended coverage to 400 tourist destinations as the country … Read more