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It is many people’s dream to run their own pub. But we know it is by no means easy. The number of pubs that have closed in the last 30 years is testament to...

You would think that a body that had made grants of £10m to local organisations in our area in recent years would be pretty well known. But I am fairly sure...

With Appleby Horse Fair less than a month away, I know many communities in the constituency will be wondering what the annual trek of travelling folk to the...

I do hope as many of you as possible exercised your democratic right yesterday in electing people to represent us on our local councils. Although matters at...

A new community minibus has taken to the roads around Bedale and I recently had the privilege of sending it on its way. The launch of the new vehicle at the...

Working as your MP, I have had some wonderful, eye-opening and sometimes downright strange experiences over the years. From being given a good soaking in the...

When I set up the public meeting about the changes at the Friarage in Northallerton, my key aims were for people to really understand what is happening at our...

Regular readers will know it is very rare for me to write about the same topic two weeks in a row. But the Friarage remains our most important local issue and...

Like you, my family rely on the Friarage. From fixing broken bones to treating allergic reactions, the doctors and nurses at the hospital have been there for us...