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
Rishi's charity shop visit shines spotlight on regional cancer inequalities 24th April 2025 Rishi called at the Yorkshire Cancer Research shop in Northallerton, highlighting the crucial role the charity plays in addressing regional cancer inequalities... Local News
Rishi joins the crowds at Middleham Open Day 19th April 2025 Rishi was among the visitors at the annual Middleham Open Day – the yearly celebration of racing in North Yorkshire. The Richmond and Northallerton MP was one... Local News
Rishi Sunak praises the reinvention of country house hotel as wedding venue 14th April 2025 Rishi Sunak has praised the reinvention of a North Yorkshire country house hotel as a prestige wedding and events venue. Solberge Hall at Newby Wiske, near... Local News
D&S column: a passport to the Coast to Coast Walk 11th April 2025 The summer walking season is almost upon us and that means thousands of walkers taking to the Coast to Coast trail which runs through the heart of our area... Articles
Rishi Backs Family Farms in House of Commons 1st April 2025 Rishi highlighted the vital role family farms play in preserving rural landscapes and nature recovery in the House of Commons. Rishi also stressed the... FarmingSpeeches in Parliament
Rishi backs village church’s green project 1st April 2025 Rishi is backing a community church’s efforts to make their Great Ayton base more sustainable. Rishi is supporting the village’s Methodist Church in its aim to... Local News
Rishi Sunak visited Hutton Rudby Primary School to see how children are developing key skills in numeracy and English. 28th March 2025 Rishi accompanied by his wife, Akshata, were welcomed by Headteacher Rob Johnson, who took on the role last year. During the visit, Rishi and Akshata engaged... Local News
Rishi meets new landlords at The Oddfellows Arms, Northallerton 28th March 2025 Rishi has praised the new landlords of a Northallerton pub for keeping it at the heart of the community. Rishi called in to the Oddfellows Arms to meet new... Local News
D&S column: take the Georgian Theatre Royal guided tour 23rd March 2025 If you have never experienced the theatre tour at the Georgian Theatre Royal in Richmond, I can thoroughly recommend it. During my recent visit to Britain's... Articles
