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
D&S column: community sheds make a difference 8th November 2024 I am big fan of the Men’s Shed movement. That’s the network of community workshops we now have in the UK where men can connect, socialise and create. They help... Articles
Rishi helps celebrate Richmond landscape guardian’s birthday 8th November 2024 Rishi has marked the anniversary of Richmond’s landscape guardian by visiting one of its prize assets. He congratulated Richmondshire Landscape Trust during a... Local News
Rishi backs Wensleydale Railway’s Return to Redmire project 1st November 2024 Rishi has backed the Wensleydale Railway’s efforts to repair the line into the heart of the Dales. The joined the heritage railway’s volunteers to see how work... Local News
Rishi impressed by work of Northallerton and Dales Samaritans 25th October 2024 Rishi has said how impressed he is by the work of Northallerton Samaritans as the branch celebrates its 60th anniversary. He called at the organisation’s base... Local News
Rishi joins Friarage midwives to celebrate milestone 23rd October 2024 Rishi joined the team at the Friarage Hospital Maternity Centre to help celebrate its 10th anniversary as a midwife-led unit. The MP met members of the unit... Local News
Rishi and Tim Farron join forces to urge PM to press ahead with A66 upgrade 18th October 2024 Rishi has joined forces with another Northern MP to call for a key road upgrade to go ahead.. Rishi and Tim Farron, Lib-Dem MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale in... Local News
Rishi highlights school’s work to keep pupils active 16th October 2024 Rishi has heralded the work of a North Yorkshire primary school in helping its pupils be active. Michael Syddall Church of England Primary School has been... Local News
Make the most of your community pharmacy says Rishi 11th October 2024 Rishi has urged all those eligible to get their free winter flu vaccination and to make use of their local pharmacy for minor ailments. He called in to Well... Local News
D&S column: a new era for Herriot Hospice 4th October 2024 I recently had the privilege of seeing inside a wonderful new facility for our area – its first inpatient hospice. Of course, Herriot Hospice Homecare (HHH) has... Articles
