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I spent a packed few days going door-to-door around villages in the Dales. I spoke with shopkeepers, residents and even enjoyed a packed village meeting in the...

The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) is the independent body that oversees the Dales. I met with Chief Executive David Butterworth to understand...

Richmond Town Hall hosts regular coffee mornings for various local charities. I went along this morning to introduce myself to residents and hear about their...

I was honoured to take part in Richmond’s Remembrance Day ceremony today. The British Legion, local officials, military and volunteers came together to stage an...

Meeting people is the only way to really learn about all the issues that concern the community. So on Saturday, I took my place alongside dozens of market...

I came to see the work of a wonderful charity today. Northdale Horticulture provides training and work-based activities for adults with learning disabilities...

I had a great evening at Northallerton’s Bonfire Night and Fireworks display. It was a good opportunity to speak to a lot of people from the local community and...

Early Wednesday morning I headed to Great Ayton for Captain Cook Day. The great British cartographer and adventurer James Cook spent his early years in Airey...