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After a busy day meeting people in Reeth, Gunnerside, Keld and Muker, I headed to Tan Hill, which at 1732 feet is the highest pub in England!

A nice end to the evening at the Kings Arms where I spoke to dozens of residents over a drink.

I spent the day meeting businesses in Hawes: from the large Wensleydale Creamery to small shopkeepers, I spoke to busineses about what they need to keep growing...

I spent the morning at an engaging conference organised by Richmondshire District Council and the Yorkshire Post at Tenants Auction House in Leyburn. The theme...

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...

Delightful visit to Bainbridge Primary School. Small village schools like this are a key feature of the constituency and require appropriate funding.

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

I met Sister Tracy Atwood and her team today at The Friary. It is a wonderful Community Hospital that has 18 beds and provides a good range of health care...

After a £2 million refurbishment, Richmond’s Green Howards Museum reopened its doors rather fittingly on Remembrance Sunday. Coming to visit the museum later...