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 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
D&S column: the local battle against climate change 27th November 2021 With the UK having hosted the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow earlier this month, I thought it was an opportune moment to remind readers of the... Articles
Rishi finds visit to Colburn cheerleading group an uplifting experience 26th November 2021 Rishi has praised the athleticism and commitment of a Richmondshire cheerleading group. He was very impressed by the skills and enthusiasm of members of Lazer... Local News
Rishi inspired by work of Veterans support organisations 19th November 2021 The support given to Armed Services Veterans by two organisations has been described as inspirational by Rishi. In Remembrance Week, he saw the Armed Forces and... Local News
Boro star and Rishi join Bedale pupils for pitch opening 12th November 2021 Rishi was joined by professional footballer Josh Coburn and two pupils in remission from cancer treatment to open Bedale CE Primary School’s new multi-use games... Local News
D&S column: honouring the sacrifice of the Green Howards 11th November 2021 This year’s Remembrance is a very special one – marking the 100th anniversary of the Royal British Legion, the charity which does so much to support members of... Articles
Rishi welcomes return of regular Post Office hours 5th November 2021 Rishi has welcomed the resumption of regular opening hours at Northallerton Post Office. It follows a period where the hours were restricted or the branch didn... Local News
D&S column: a Budget for growth and sound finances 29th October 2021 Budget Day is always the biggest day in any Chancellor’s calendar and this Wednesday was no exception. It started at 8.30am with a special Cabinet meeting to... Articles
Rishi sees work start on creation of huge forest in upper Wensleydale 29th October 2021 Rishi has acclaimed plans to create a huge new forest in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. He described the plan to plant 250,000 trees at Snaizeholme, near... Local News
