HEAD LINE NEWS WEATHER, SHOPPING and GIFTS, Prizes for active hedgerow conservation to help wildlife Aug 20th Active hedgerow conservation can enable English and Welsh farmers and landowners to help support local populations of hazel dormice and other vulnerable wildlife species - and win a prize. Frustration in the fields as rain stalls harvest Aug 19th Repeated rainfall across the UK has brought the harvest season to a standstill. Lottery cash boosts community access project in North Yorkshire Aug 18th A £500,000 Heritage Lottery Fund award is enabling the launch of a new access, interpretation and conservation project in a scenic and historically rich area of North Yorkshire. Figures suggest Brits are getting fresh Aug 17th New evidence suggests that the healthy eating message is being heeded by British consumers, who are getting their teeth into more fresh produce. Higher standards for private water supplies Aug 16th Householders and businesses that get their water from private supplies such as wells or boreholes could see their water quality improve. Small pretty Cornish estate for sale Aug 15th A small north Cornish estate with bags of history and plenty of charm has come onto the market Coastal Homes under threat Aug 14th Environment Agency's new head warns that coastal homes may have to be abandoned due to coastal erosion Rural life receives Countryside Live event focus Aug 4th This year's Countryside Live event at Harrogate's Great Yorkshire Showground will focus on our agricultural heritage. Real ale brewing up thirst for local beers Aug 3rd The increasing choice of real ales produced by the UK's growing numbers of independent breweries offer a potential tonic to reports of declining overall beer sales in pubs. New guide produced for prospective local food shop owners Aug 2nd A new guide booklet for people considering opening a shop selling local produce has been unveiled. Duchy Originals launches organic vegetable seeds Aug 1st Duchy Originals, the organic food company established by the Prince of Wales, has linked with major seed company Thompson and Morgan, to launch a range of organic vegetable and herb seeds. Record breaking Game Fair Jul 31st A record breaking 151,000 people visited the CLA Game Fair last weekend to enjoy VIP visits and top debates at Blenheim Palace over the event's three days. Tips for country houses in flooding areas Jul 30th Last summer’s floods were a sharp warning for many who live either in risk areas or near easily saturated ground but Cheryl Markosky suggests some preventative steps Report calls for more affordable homes in rural areas Jul 28th Failure to build affordable houses enabling people to work and live in the countryside risks villages becoming ‘gated communities of wealthy commuters and the retired,' a new report warns. Comprehensive audit of natural environment launched Jul 27th The most comprehensive ever audit of England's natural resources has been launched by the Environment Secretary, Hilary Benn. Plans unveiled for 2008's East Midlands food and drink festival Jul 26th More than 20,000 visitors are expected to head for Leicestershire's Brooksby Hall in October to attend reputedly the UK's largest regional food and drink festival. High value country properties launch in East Anglia Jul 25th The downturn in the market hasn’t stopped high-value country properties coming up for sale in East Anglia Spectacular Yorkshire castle for sale Jul 14th Crayke Castle in Yorkshire is a remarkable property which has been added to and existed in various incarnations since it was built in the 12th century Location of Britain's tallest trees Jul 13th The top ten tallest trees in Britain: heights, species and location details Popular Welsh waterfall set to welcome visitors again Jul 13th Sgwd-yr-Eira, reputedly the most popular waterfall in Wales and a Site of Special Scientific Interest, is due to reopen to the public in late July in time for the school holidays. Land management flood defence pilot schemes announced Jul 13th The Government has pledged £500,000 to fund pilot schemes that will use land management to reduce the risk of flooding. Farmland values continue to increase Jul 2nd Farmland values on average have risen by 29% during the past six months across Great Britain and are forecast to increase further this year Eco-towns could be forced through by controversial planning legislation Jul 1st Conservatives say that the Planning Bill, passed by the Commons last week, could be used to push through plans for the infrstructure necessary for the eco-towns - in other words, new roads and water pipes. ARCHIVED NEWS HERE ... 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