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 backs villagers' plea for A19 Coast-to-Coast footbridge 30th September 2022 Rishi is supporting villagers campaigning to keep the famous Coast to Coast Walk coming through the heart of their community. He met parish councillors and... Local News
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... Local News
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... Local News
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
