D&S column: showtime at Newton-le-Willows Friday, 12 September, 2025 When I first entered politics as your MP a decade ago an experienced parliamentary colleague had some very good advice. He said I would attend many community events, particularly village shows, where I might be invited to judge something. His sage advice was always to avoid any section or class involving young children or pets because in selecting a winner I was bound to upset either a very proud... Articles
D&S column: the good news about the Friarage keeps coming 30th September 2022 I make no apology for returning to the subject of the Friarage Hospital – I know it is your No 1 local priority and the good news about it keeps on coming. Last... Articles
Another step forward for the Friarage Hospital 30th September 2022 Another major development which will see more patients being treated at Northallerton’s Friarage Hospital has opened its doors. A £5m diagnostics hub has... Healthcare
Queen Elizabeth II - nobody set a finer example 16th September 2022 For those of us who set out to serve, nobody set a finer example than Queen Elizabeth II. So many tributes to our longest-serving monarch this week rightly... Articles
The Friarage: now a model for a small rural hospital 8th September 2022 Ever since I was first elected as your MP, the Friarage Hospital has always been my number one local priority. The roots of this commitment stem from the... Articles
Rishi says £35.5m operating theatre investment at Friarage Hospital is 'brilliant news' 29th August 2022 Rishi has welcomed the news that the Friarage Hospital’s operating theatres are to be replaced and the number increased. As part of a national announcement... Healthcare
Rishi's campaign for famous Coast to Coast path is successful 12th August 2022 The world-famous Coast to Coast Walk is to be made a National Trail, following Rishi's successful campaign. Work will now start on improving the route which... Local News
D&S column: check out the attractions on your doorstep 1st July 2022 Whatever your plans are for summer holidays this year, I do hope they include spending time checking out the gems on our doorstep. I received a timely reminder... Articles
Rishi hastens arrival of better mobile phone coverage in the Dales 30th June 2022 Rishi has welcomed big improvements to mobile phone and 4G broadband coverage coming to the Yorkshire Dales. A series of new telecommunications masts will be... Local News
D&S column: a new health centre for Catterick Garrison 17th June 2022 Catterick Garrison is a remarkable community. Less than 100 years ago it simply did not exist. It was Lord Baden Powell who had the idea of using the moorland... Articles
