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
D&S column: progress made over Northallerton Post Office opening hours 22nd October 2021 When Northallerton’s post office relocated to a more central position in the town’s High Street two years ago, an advantage of the move was the additional hours... Articles
Rishi steps up pressure over Northallerton Post Office closures 15th October 2021 Rishi has stepped up the pressure on the Post Office and WH Smith to resolve problems at the Northallerton branch. Since August Northallerton Post Office, which... Local News
D&S column: community groups back together again 8th October 2021 Looking through the D&S in recent weeks, it has been wonderful to read about all the community groups and organisations who are returning to their customary... Articles
Rishi joins junior rugby stars at Northallerton RUFC 1st October 2021 Rishi joined young rugby players at Northallerton RUFC as the new season got underway with a family fun day. The MP joined a game of touch rugby with the club’s... Local News
D&S column: natural flood management in the Dales 24th September 2021 I was in beautiful Bishopdale recently seeing how natural flood management techniques are helping build resilience against future flood events Inevitably, my... Articles
Rishi reopens extended Barton Village Hall 22nd September 2021 Barton residents celebrated the re-opening of their village hall with Rishi. Rishi performed the official opening honours at Barton Village Hall, near Richmond... Local News
D&S column: restoring a TV lifeline 10th September 2021 For more than 50 years the Bilsdale TV mast on the North York Moors has been a familiar fixture on the skyline. After dark, its red aircraft warning lights can... Articles
Rishi thanked for support of Georgian Theatre during pandemic 8th September 2021 Richmond’s Georgian Theatre Royal celebrated the official opening of its new auditorium which has undergone a major development programme during lockdown. Rishi... Local News
Rishi welcomes return of dementia service to Richmond 6th September 2021 New day services supporting people with dementia and their carers have opened in Richmond. Rishi officially opened the new services at Garget Walker House... Local News
