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; paying tribute to Her Majesty 14th January 2022 This week details of how the nation will celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee were announced. While Her Majesty will pass this amazing 70-year milestone of... Articles
WH Smith and Post Office chiefs to meet Rishi about poor Northallerton counter service 7th January 2022 WH Smith has apologised to its customers and the wider community for the inconsistent service provided at Northallerton Post Office. It follows Rishi contacting... Local News
Rishi joins nationwide green tribute to the Queen 29th December 2021 Rishi has planted a tree at Richmond Castle as part of a nationwide initiative to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. He joined staff at the English Heritage... Local News
D&S column: a great Georgian Theatre Royal panto 24th December 2021 A year ago I reflected in this column about what a momentous, unparalleled year 2020 had been. In many ways 2021 has been just as eventful. The situation is... Articles
Rishi meets mountain rescue heroes 23rd December 2021 Rishi has thanked the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team for their work in keeping people safe in the great outdoors. He met members of the team at their base near... Local News
Rishi sees Polar Express steam to success 17th December 2021 Rishi has welcomed the ‘phenomenal success’ of a festive tourist attraction which has brought thousands of families to North Yorkshire. Rishi visited the... Local News
Rishi praises work of Friarage hospital support charity 10th December 2021 Rishi has praised the work of a charity which supports Northallerton’s Friarage Hospital. He said The Friends of the Friarage was “hugely impressive”... Local News
Rishi opens Northallerton School's new campus 9th December 2021 Northallerton’s new multi-million pound secondary school campus has been opened by Rishi. The redevelopment of the former Allertonshire School on two sites... Local News
Rishi joins city children getting a taste of life in the Yorkshire Dales 3rd December 2021 Rishi has lent his support to a Government-funded programme which gives children the opportunity to experience life in the countryside. The work of the £2... Local News
