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For more than 50 years the Bilsdale TV mast on the North York Moors has been a familiar fixture on the skyline. After dark, its red aircraft warning lights can...

Almost a year ago I was very proud to launch the Kickstart scheme – a Government programme to help young people most at risk from the economic impact of the...

MY campaign to have the famous Coast to Coast Walk made a National Trail has passed a significant milestone. Natural England – the Government’s advisor on the...

Almost six years have passed since I stood on the steps of 10 Downing Street as a newly-elected MP with a small group of schoolchildren from Wensleydale. The...

The events of the last year have underlined the importance of connections for every one of us. While virtual connections became more vital because of the...

Staying in close touch with local businesses has been a priority for me over these last 15 months of the pandemic. It was vital that I knew how they were doing...

It is a source of immense pride for me that the British Army’s biggest base is located in Catterick Garrison. I have visited the Garrison on numerous occasions...

One of my Northallerton office neighbours is a wonderful local charity Chopsticks which supports adults with disabilities. Chopsticks provides work-based...

Three years ago a local history group wrote to me about their efforts to preserve a nationally-important part of our local history. They were concerned about...