Rishi praises volunteers behind Richmond Bike Park project Wednesday, 15 July, 2026 Rishi visited the site of Richmond Bike Park to hear how local volunteers are turning an ambitious community project into reality. He toured the site with members of Richmond Bike Park Committee, Richmond Yorkshire CIC, volunteers and contractors, hearing how the project has grown from an initial idea into a development backed by hundreds of local people and businesses. The project was first... 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
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
