The cost of living crisis is having a significant impact on many rural communities.

It's not just the rocketing energy prices they fear: high fuel prices are a big issue, as many rely on cars to access local services.

They also get lower wages so are also feeling the squeeze of rapid inflation, as ITV News Social Affairs Correspondent Sarah Corker reports.

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