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
BBC Look North: fighting to bring more tourists to North Yorkshire 30th September 2016 BBC Look North's Phil Chapman spoke to me at Stokesley Show about my backing a Government inquiry into why more tourists don't visit Britain's rural areas. Media
Neighbourhood planning ‘best defence’ against speculators 28th September 2016 Villagers fighting to protect their community from unwelcome development were told that a neighbourhood plan could be their best form of defence. A packed... Local News
Homes for local people welcomed by Rishi Sunak 26th September 2016 A YOUNG couple have moved into their dream home in the Yorkshire Dales with the good wishes of their MP. Hannah Connolly and Toby Richardson picked up the keys... Local News
The Telegraph: Why we should use UCAS to promote apprenticeships 23rd September 2016 Tucked quietly on the northern banks of the river Neckar in southern Germany, the University of Heidelberg cuts a familiar figure to the Anglo-Saxon eye. With... Media
D&S column: on pushing for better mobile phone coverage, Eppleby school and Stokesley Show 23rd September 2016 The average smartphone user in the UK uses their device for more than two hours daily – or ten minutes in every waking hour. For most of us, that’s perhaps not... Articles
Memorial maternity unit downgrading would be 'breach of trust' says Rishi Sunak 21st September 2016 RICHMOND MP Rishi Sunak has expressed concern about the future of maternity services at Darlington Memorial Hospital. Mr Sunak has written to County Durham... Local News
Rishi Sunak urges eligible constituents to get free flu jab 21st September 2016 RICHMOND MP Rishi Sunak has urged eligible constituents to ensure they have a flu jab this winter. With winter looming, the free vaccinations are available at... Local News
Rishi Sunak praises growing homecare provider 19th September 2016 A North Yorkshire home care business is set to expand after celebrating its first year of operation with Rishi Sunak MP. Blossom Home Care Ltd, based in... Local News
D&S column: protecting our Parliamentary heritage 18th September 2016 In the 14 months I have represented you in the House of Commons I have come to love the Palace of Westminster in which it is housed. I can’t deny it took a bit... Articles
