D&S column: the local battle against climate change 27th November 2021 With the UK having hosted the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow earlier this month, I thought it was an opportune moment to remind readers of the... Articles
D&S column: honouring the sacrifice of the Green Howards 11th November 2021 This year’s Remembrance is a very special one – marking the 100th anniversary of the Royal British Legion, the charity which does so much to support members of... Articles
D&S column: a Budget for growth and sound finances 29th October 2021 Budget Day is always the biggest day in any Chancellor’s calendar and this Wednesday was no exception. It started at 8.30am with a special Cabinet meeting to... Articles
D&S column: progress made over Northallerton Post Office opening hours 22nd October 2021 When Northallerton’s post office relocated to a more central position in the town’s High Street two years ago, an advantage of the move was the additional hours... Articles
D&S column: community groups back together again 8th October 2021 Looking through the D&S in recent weeks, it has been wonderful to read about all the community groups and organisations who are returning to their customary... Articles
D&S column: natural flood management in the Dales 24th September 2021 I was in beautiful Bishopdale recently seeing how natural flood management techniques are helping build resilience against future flood events Inevitably, my... Articles
D&S column: restoring a TV lifeline 10th September 2021 For more than 50 years the Bilsdale TV mast on the North York Moors has been a familiar fixture on the skyline. After dark, its red aircraft warning lights can... Articles
D&S column: Kickstarting young people's careers 3rd September 2021 Almost a year ago I was very proud to launch the Kickstart scheme – a Government programme to help young people most at risk from the economic impact of the... Articles
D&S column: a step closer to National Trail status for C2C 13th August 2021 MY campaign to have the famous Coast to Coast Walk made a National Trail has passed a significant milestone. Natural England – the Government’s advisor on the... Articles