Rishi seeks an end to A66 upgrade delays Thursday, 21 May, 2026 Rishi has urged the Government to press ahead with the A66 road upgrade without further delays. He has also asked the Transport Secretary to ensure communities at the eastern end of the Trans-Pennine route are not disadvantaged in the phasing of the works. Last month, the Government said that work would start before the end of 2026 on the long-awaited project, starting at the Penrith end of the... 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
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
