Internet "essential to modern life"
A study for Ofcom has revealed today (22 July) that good mobile phone reception and the ability to use your phone or...
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Innovative broadband projects are the answer for hard to reach areas
Innovative broadband projects are the answer...
The Countryside Alliance welcomes the announcement of the eight innovative projects which have been chosen by the...
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Diagnose your broadband problem
Diagnose your broadband problem
The Countryside Alliance has teamed up with the technology company Actual Experience and its BbFix Project, which aims...
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National Parks agree mobile signal deal
National Parks agree mobile signal deal
On Monday 14th July 2014 the North Devon Journal reported: "Remote parts of North Devon could soon see a boost in...
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Lobbying Bill passes in a "bad day" for democratic engagement
Lobbying Bill passes in a "bad day" for...
Yesterday the Government in the Lords ensured the defeat of amendments which would have gone some way to protect the...
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Your top 10 Countryside Alliance New Year's resolutions
Your top 10 Countryside Alliance New Year's...
Many New Year's resolutions have already fallen by the wayside, but the Countryside Alliance offers you its own top ten...
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Alliance has long called for national roaming for mobiles
Alliance has long called for national...
It was reported by the BBC on 21st June that "Mobile phone operators could be made to share their networks in rural...
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The Alliance in the Telegraph: Rural postal service 'under threat'
The Alliance in the Telegraph: Rural postal...
On Monday 1st December, the Daily Telegraph reported" Britain's postal service is under major threat in rural areas...
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Fly Grazing – Can you help?
Fly Grazing – Can you help?
There is now widespread recognition of a growing horse crisis in Britain. In particular the problem caused to owners of...
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We stand alongside charities calling for change on fly grazing
We stand alongside charities calling for...
The Countryside Alliance has joined forces with several other major rural and animal welfare charities, including the...
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Rural businesses left out of Government's broadband scheme
Rural businesses left out of Government's...
The Countryside Alliance is disappointed that rural enterprises have been left out of a Government initiative to...
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National Rural Crime Network (NRCN)
National Rural Crime Network (NRCN)
The National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) has now been formally set up and has the support of 28 Police and Crime...
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