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
Rishi congratulates successful Northallerton tennis team 4th October 2024 Rishi has congratulated a Northallerton Tennis Club team on their league table success. The MP called at the club’s Farndale Avenue base to present the... Local News
Small businesses in Northallerton celebrate anniversaries with Rishi Sunak 27th September 2024 Rishi has congratulated two small retail businesses after their first full year trading in Northallerton. The Richmond and Northallerton MP called in to the... Local News
Rishi packs books to help Wendy's Wish charity 25th September 2024 Rishi got to grips with a mountain of books to boost a North Yorkshire charity’s fund-raising campaign. The MP became chief box-packer for Wendy’s Wish, which... Local News
Rishi greets progress on Catterick’s Integrated Care Centre 24th September 2024 Rishi has seen work on Catterick Garrison’s new Integrated Care Centre reach a major construction milestone with the completion of the steel frame of the... Local News
D&S column: witnessing the 'harvest of the hills' 20th September 2024 After almost two years of answering questions every Wednesday lunchtime as Prime Minister, I now find myself asking them. Last week, on Back British Farming Day... Articles
Aldbrough St John makes community hall a warm hub 18th September 2024 The work of villagers to make their community hall a warm hub for this winter has been backed by Rishi. The MP supported Aldbrough St John Village’s application... Local News
Rishi says A66 upgrade vital for road safety and the economy 13th September 2024 Rishi has written to the new Government urging it to stick to the schedule for upgrading the A66 in North Yorkshire. Last month, it was announced that the... Local News
Rishi praises Seamer villagers’ community improvement plan 10th September 2024 Rishi has praised the work of villagers in helping to make their community a better place to live. He visited a children’s summer activities programme in Seamer... Local News
D&S column: finding a new role for Richmond's Old Grammar School 5th September 2024 We all love The Station in Richmond, the community venue by the River Swale which has become a magnet for local people and visitors since it opened in 2007. My... Articles