D&S column: showtime at Newton-le-Willows Friday, 12 September, 2025 When I first entered politics as your MP a decade ago an experienced parliamentary colleague had some very good advice. He said I would attend many community events, particularly village shows, where I might be invited to judge something. His sage advice was always to avoid any section or class involving young children or pets because in selecting a winner I was bound to upset either a very proud... Articles
D&S column: the show must - and does - go on 28th August 2020 In a normal year, this weekend should be a high point of the agricultural show season – the annual events that showcase everything that’s best about our rural... Articles
Rishi opens Friarage eye unit with hospital legend 24th August 2020 A NEW eye unit that will treat up to 14,000 patients a year at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, has been opened by Rishi. The longstanding champion of the... Healthcare
Rishi sees how staycation boom has benefited holiday park 19th August 2020 Rishi has visited a 5* camping and caravan park which is benefitting from the boom in staycations. He heard how Cote Ghyll Holiday Park, near Osmotherley, has... Enterprise and Economy
D&S column: a great local response to Eat Out to Help Out 14th August 2020 I’ve been delighted with the way our Eat Out to Help Out half-price discount scheme has been embraced so enthusiastically by pubs, cafes, restaurants – and... Articles
Rishi delighted by take-up of Eat Out to Help Out scheme 13th August 2020 Rishi has welcomed the enthusiastic take-up of the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme in North Yorkshire. He toured hospitality businesses in Stokesley and... Local News
Rishi welcomes reopening of ‘stunning’ tourist venue 10th August 2020 Rishi has visited a major tourist attraction in his constituency to see how it is welcoming visitors back safely and planning for an exciting future. He called... Local News
Rishi visits technological frontline in the battle against Covid-19 3rd August 2020 Rishi has praised the efforts of a Stokesley firm engaged in the battle against the Coronavirus. IT-IS International makes DNA analysis machines which are used... Enterprise and Economy
D&S column: better homes for our Armed Forces families 31st July 2020 Our Armed Forces work incredibly hard to keep our nation safe, and so it is only right that they have a place they feel proud to call home. So it was a real... Articles
Rishi welcomes re-opening of Richmond's Green Howards Museum 30th July 2020 Rishi has welcomed the re-opening of a major tourism attraction in Richmond. The Green Howards Museum – which celebrates the history of the famous local... Local News
