D&S column: the show must - and does - go on 28th August 2020 In a normal year, this weekend should be a high point of the agricultural show season – the annual events that showcase everything that’s best about our rural... Articles
D&S column: a great local response to Eat Out to Help Out 14th August 2020 I’ve been delighted with the way our Eat Out to Help Out half-price discount scheme has been embraced so enthusiastically by pubs, cafes, restaurants – and... Articles
D&S column: better homes for our Armed Forces families 31st July 2020 Our Armed Forces work incredibly hard to keep our nation safe, and so it is only right that they have a place they feel proud to call home. So it was a real... Articles
D&S column: an introduction to the art of cheese grading 24th July 2020 After the week in Westminster, it was invigorating to be out in the fresh air of the Yorkshire Dales last Friday. I was very encouraged to find a good number of... Articles
D&S column: as Covid-19 recedes Enjoy Summer Safely 17th July 2020 There was more welcome evidence this week that thanks to our combined efforts the incidence of coronavirus in our area continues to come down. In a North... Articles
D&S column: Your High Street needs you - shop local 25th June 2020 It felt so good to be out and about in Northallerton High Street and the market places in Richmond and Bedale at the weekend to see our town centres gradually... Articles
D&S column: Adversity has brought out the best in us 12th June 2020 OVER the last three months, our attention has been quite rightly focused on the dedication of our front-line workers engaged in the battle with Covid-19. Like... Articles
D&S column: a big step forward for safety on the A66 29th May 2020 This week has seen a major step forward in the process of improving a road of vital importance to our area and the whole of the North of England. In announcing... Articles
D&S column: a Yorkshire veteran's memories on VE Day 15th May 2020 It was wonderful to hear of the many ways people managed to mark VE Day despite the restrictions caused by Covid-19. From socially-distanced afternoon tea... Articles