Rishi meets Middleham trainer to discuss Government plans to increase betting tax on horseracing Friday, 19 September, 2025 Rishi met leading Middleham trainer Jedd O’Keefe and his wife Andrea, who works in the industry, to discuss Government plans to increase the tax on betting on horseracing. The meeting came on the same day the sport staged its first ever nationwide shutdown, branded ‘Racing Cancelled’, to highlight the risks posed by the proposals. The Government is considering increasing the tax on horseracing... Local News
Celebrating the Green Howards Regiment 13th November 2014 After a £2 million refurbishment, Richmond’s Green Howards Museum reopened its doors rather fittingly on Remembrance Sunday. Coming to visit the museum later... Military
Soldiers Boots, World Class Pipes, Farm Buildings – Local Enterprises Thriving 13th November 2014 An afternoon spent visiting local businesses provided an inspiring end to the day. It was fantastic to see such entrepreneurial and varied companies all... Enterprise and Economy
Richmond Coffee Morning 13th November 2014 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... Local News
Richmond Station and the Market Town 13th November 2014 The Station typifies what is great about historic market towns like Richmond. A strong community effort enabled the closed station to re-open as a mixed use... Enterprise and Economy
Risedale School – Educating Our Soldiers’ Children 12th November 2014 I had a lovely time with a large group of students at Risedale today. They had prepared so many good questions that I ended up staying far longer than expected... Skills and SchoolsMilitary
Visiting Richmond School 12th November 2014 A quick tour around Richmond School this morning. The school has very good facilities, having been the beneficiary of a £32m investment from the Department of... Skills and Schools
Remembrance Sunday 9th November 2014 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... Local News
Setting Up On Northallerton High Street 8th November 2014 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... Local News
Northdale Horticulture – helping people through work 7th November 2014 I came to see the work of a wonderful charity today. Northdale Horticulture provides training and work-based activities for adults with learning disabilities... Local News
