Rishi supports small Dales village store enterprise Thursday, 28 November, 2024 Rishi has praised a small village store in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales proving to be a lifeline for its community. Withywood Stores in West Witton, near Leyburn, was taken over by Philip and Lucy Payne in August this year. The couple, who have moved to the area from Kent where they ran a similar business, set about revamping the store – the only shop in the Wensleydale village – and stocking... Local News
D&S column: preserving access to cash 19th January 2024 I share the concerns many people have about the impact of the closure of bank branches, particularly in rural areas such as ours. Since Barclays’ announcement... Articles
Government funding for Dales church conversion backed by Rishi is approved 11th January 2024 A £1m plan backed by Rishi to convert a redundant village church into hostel accommodation for visitors has been boosted by Government funding. The former... Local News
Rishi welcomes start of work on Catterick's £55m health hub 29th December 2023 Work will start early in 2024 on a ground-breaking £55m healthcare centre in Catterick Garrison to serve the military and civilian population of the UK’s... Healthcare
Rishi thanks Great Ayton Discovery Centre's volunteers 22nd December 2023 Rishi has thanked the volunteers who have made such a success of a community library. The Discovery Centre in Great Ayton celebrated its tenth anniversary as a... Local News
D&S column: make your Christmas table a local one 15th December 2023 As the countdown to Christmas continues everyone will be making their festive plans. In the Sunak household we will be sticking to a longstanding guiding... Articles
Rishi praises thriving Bedale scouting group 13th December 2023 Rishi praised a thriving scouting organisation in Bedale during a visit to see it in action. The MP called in on one of Bedale Beavers’ regular Friday evening... Local News
Rishi joins the Christmas celebrations at Northallerton care home 8th December 2023 Rishi visited a Northallerton care home and helped elderly residents dress the Christmas tree. He chatted with residents and staff and helped hand out cream... Local News
Rishi returns to kickstart Bedale Christmas celebrations 1st December 2023 Rishi joined the start of Christmas celebrations in Bedale. The MP called in to the annual Bedale Christmas Festival held in and around Bedale Hall. He visited... Local News
Rishi backs Dales village hub’s revival 24th November 2023 Rishi visited Low Row in Swaledale to see progress on the refurbishment of the community’s village hub. Work is underway on the first major improvements to the... Local News
