Rishi praises family enterprise for 60 years in business Friday, 9 January, 2026 A family business in Northallerton has celebrated its 60th year with Rishi's help. Sashless Windows was established in the town by Walter Chown and his son, Redvers, in 1965. Since then it has grown into one of Northallerton’s bigger private employers making timber windows for customers across the UK. Rishi visited the company’s factory on the Standard Way Industrial Estate, to the meet the staff... Local News
Rishi sees Christmas tree grower gear up for busiest weekend 4th December 2020 Rishi selected a Christmas tree during a visit to one of the biggest growers of festive trees in the North of England. He called at Croft Christmas Trees on the... Local News
Spending Review 2020 25th November 2020 Rishi presented his Spending Review 2020 to Parliament on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Speeches in Parliament
Rishi talks green issues with school pupils 24th November 2020 Rishi kept his promise to speak to a group of schoolchildren about their concerns over the environment. Before the coronavirus pandemic, the pupils of Year 3... Local News
D&S column: a business adapting and growing despite the pandemic 20th November 2020 In recent months I have spent a lot of time with local businesses, getting a full understanding of how they are coping with the impact of the pandemic. They... Articles
Rishi sees unique Richmond Castle graffiti 10th November 2020 Rishi has welcomed the news that the public should be able to view an important but fragile part of Richmond’s history. Heritage chiefs told Rishi that a four... Local News
Extension of the Furlough Scheme 5th November 2020 Workers will benefit from increased support with a five-month extension of the furlough scheme into Spring 2021, the Chancellor announced. Speeches in Parliament
D&S column: saluting our school heroes 1st November 2020 For the last seven months we have rightly celebrated the amazing contributions of key workers who have helped to keep our communities going through the most... Articles
Cycle cafe on route to recovery, Rishi hears 28th October 2020 A North Yorkshire café which has become a mecca for cycling enthusiasts is on course for recovery. The Rusty Bike, at Swainby, near Stokesley, is rebuilding its... Local News
D&S column: welcome back to Zetland Street, Northallerton 16th October 2020 In Northallerton last Saturday I had the opportunity to check out the impressive improvements that have been carried out in Zetland Street. The celebration of... Articles
