D&S column: bringing digital connectivity to the Dales Wednesday, 11 March, 2026 It is a fact of political life that sometimes the best ideas can take what seems a long time to translate into a successful outcome. I was reminded of this most recently on a lousy (weather-wise) day at the top end of Coverdale. Standing by a new telecommunications mast – one of a number that are being switched on this year in the most isolated parts of the Yorkshire Dales – I recalled a speech I... Articles
Delicious Treats at the Little Chocolate Shop 16th January 2015 The Little Chocolate Shop is an award winning chocolate business based in Leyburn. It is a great example of a high quality, food oriented company that are a... Local News
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Fantastic Foxglove Covert 14th January 2015 I enjoyed a delightful visit to Foxglove Covert today. It is a only local nature reserve on Ministry of Defence land, at Catterick Garrison. Local News
Quorn: Global Business in Stokesley 9th January 2015 Stokesley is home to a leading and fast growing global food business, Quorn, which is one of the largest employers in the constituency. I spent time with the... Local News
Storehouse Food Bank 7th January 2015 I visited the Storehouse food bank in Richmond. This is food bank operating on Thursday's and run by the Influence Church. Local News
Supporting Homeless Veterans 7th January 2015 I spent a morning speaking with management and veterans at The Beacon. This is a housing project designed to house homeless or at-risk single Veterans and... Local News
Thriving Construction Business In Colburn 6th January 2015 Colburn Business Park is home to some great small businesses, and I visited Inbuild to learn more about this great design and construction firm. Local News
Tenant Farming 5th January 2015 I met with the Chairman of the Tenant Farmers Association to better understand the particular needs of Tenant Farmers, an important part of our farming industry... Farming
Progress on Better Mobile Coverage 18th December 2014 A priority for me is improving local connectivity. Today's announcement by the Government means better phone coverage for many. Local News
