Rishi sees unique Richmond Castle graffiti Tuesday, 10 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-year conservation project to save the graffiti on the cell block walls of Richmond Castle was complete. The graffiti dates from the late 19th century to the 1970s and includes the work of conscientious objectors who were held in the cells... Local News
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... Enterprise and Economy
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... Enterprise and Economy
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
Rishi welcomes Leyburn distiller's plans to grow 28th September 2020 Rishi has heard of a Dales gin producer's ambitious plans to grow its business beyond Covid-19. Rishi visited Taplin and Mageen Spirit Company in Leyburn to... Local News
Award-winning school's green work impresses Rishi 18th September 2020 Rishi has visited a school which has been recognised for its work caring for the environment. He went to Pickhill Church of England Primary School, near Bedale... Skills and Schools
Rishi thanks nursery for care of key workers’ children 17th September 2020 Rishi has visited a Northallerton childcare provider to thank staff for looking after children of key workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Rosedene Nursery was... Skills and Schools
