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Campaigners said churches play a vital role in the rural way of life. But they face being shut down after the Government cut support by 45%

The Department for Transport has announced that funding provided to local authorities for bus services will take into account how rural an area is

South Shropshire MP Stuart Anderson writes on the invaluable role of rural churches in farming communities, and why they are currently under threat after the Government slashed annual funding by nearly £20m, in what the Conservatives have dubbed the 'Worship Tax'

Reservoirs returning to normal but farmers are advised to consider storage ahead of spring

Plaid Cymru MP Ann Daives writes on why buying from family farms, butchers and farm shops matters more than ever this Christmas

Countryside accidents account for two-thirds more than the number of deaths on urban roads

This Christmas, rural organisations are hosting local events to bring together agricultural communities in a bid to tackle the winter blues

Parents, teachers, farmers and the local community are out in force to try and save one rural primary school in Northern Ireland

A family run seed trader in Wiltshire is using its demonstration farm to support farmers in meeting requirements for environmental grants

Lord Colgrain, commenting on the passing of the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Amendment Bill in the House of Lords, said it could be one of the best presents for farmers this Christmas