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Rishi visited a primary school judged to be outstanding to open its new early years climbing frame. He spoke to children, staff and governors during a visit to...

Rishi joined a meeting of Swaledale Scouts from his office in Downing Street. The MP joined one of the group’s regular meetings from No 11 via Zoom video...

A woman who lost her job because of the pandemic and bounced back to launch a new business in Bedale told her inspirational story to Rishi. Katie Ballantyne was...

Rishi selected a Christmas tree during a visit to one of the biggest growers of festive trees in the North of England. He called at Croft Christmas Trees on the...

Rishi kept his promise to speak to a group of schoolchildren about their concerns over the environment. Before the coronavirus pandemic, the pupils of Year 3...

Rishi has welcomed the news that the public should be able to view an important but fragile part of Richmond’s history. Heritage chiefs told Rishi that a four...

A North Yorkshire café which has become a mecca for cycling enthusiasts is on course for recovery. The Rusty Bike, at Swainby, near Stokesley, is rebuilding its...

Rishi has welcomed the awarding of a £90,000 heritage grant which will help secure the future of the Wensleydale Railway. The railway is one of 433 cultural and...

Rishi highlighted the importance of the horseracing industry to the Richmondshire economy during a visit to Middleham – the racing hub of the North. He spent...