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Guardian Special Reports: Rural Affairs - http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/ruralaffairs
Complete coverage of news, analysis and comment including political issues, groups and events plus web resources. |
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The Commission for Rural Community Development - http://rural.carnegieuktrust.org.uk/
Examine and promote ways in which rural communities can be empowered to shape and influence change and work to ensure that rural priorities are fully recognised by decision makers. |
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The Countrylovers Website - http://www.countrylovers.co.uk/
Information for people visiting, living or working in the British countryside. |
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BBC News In Depth: Countryside Matters - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/uk/2004/countryside/
Ongoing news, analysis and features about country life, farming, tourism and jobs, housing and public services. With video and background material. |
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Country Campaigns - http://www.countrylife.co.uk/countryside/campaigns
News about countryside issues and activities. |
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The Hunting Ground - http://www.thehuntingground.net
Covers all aspects of country life from rural pursuits and parties to events and lifestyle matters. |
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Rural Campaigning Index - http://www.ruralindex.net/campaigning.html
Directory of rural campaigning sites, links and pages covering political issues, campaigns and protest relating to the British countryside as well as conservation, country pursuits and rural jobs. |
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DEFRA: Rural Affairs Forum for England - http://www.defra.gov.uk/rural/rafe/default.htm
Meeting minutes and conference reports from the official national sounding board so that Ministers "have regular and direct contact with the main rural groups so that they know what is going on and what countryside people think". |
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Countryside Online - http://www.countrysideonline.co.uk/
A countryside resource featuring articles, polls, discussion and advice. |
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The Cumberland News - ‘Cruelty-free hunting’ is more popular – MP - http://beta.cumberland-news.co.uk/1.63201
By Keir Mudie. Carlisle Labour MP Eric Martlew has claimed that the ban on foxhunting is the reason for increased numbers attending hunts over New Year and Christmas. |