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: 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
Rishi welcomes heritage grant for the Wensleydale Railway 9th October 2020 Rishi has welcomed the awarding of a £90,000 heritage grant which will help secure the future of the Wensleydale Railway. The railway is one of 433 cultural and... Local News
Rishi praises Middleham’s world class racing industry 6th October 2020 Rishi highlighted the importance of the horseracing industry to the Richmondshire economy during a visit to Middleham – the racing hub of the North. He spent... Local News
D&S column: less red tape for our farmers 2nd October 2020 I recently met two Dales farmers who told me how new ways of working are helping them sustain their farms and improve the landscape. I was at West Witton in... Articles
