Rishi steps up campaign to improve safety of A19 in North Yorkshire Friday, 22 January, 2021 Rishi and a neighbouring North Yorkshire MP have stepped up their successful campaign to secure safety improvements to a key trunk road running through the heart of their constituencies. Kevin Hollinrake, MP for Thirsk and Malton, and Rishi are continuing to press for junction improvements to the A19 dual carriageway between Thirsk and Teesside. They recently held a virtual meeting with officials... Local News
Fundraiser is a shining light during pandemic, says Rishi 15th January 2021 A North Yorkshire woman who has raised more than £60,000 for motor neurone disease charities has received Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s daily Points of Light... Local News
D&S column: the vaccine roll-out gets underway 8th January 2021 After a most challenging week for everyone and the start of a period of extended restrictions to curb the virus, I want to focus on the really positive news of... Articles
Independent Richmond cinema's Covid-19 grant backed by Rishi 7th January 2021 Rishi has said the award of a Government grant to the independent Station Cinema in Richmond to help it weather the Covid-19 pandemic is great news. The three... Enterprise and Economy
Rishi welcomes £6m boost for Northallerton High Street 29th December 2020 Rishi has welcomed Northallerton’s success in securing more than £6m of Government funding to help its High Street adapt to the new post-Covid 19 retail... Enterprise and Economy
Rishi praises work of heritage railway team 27th December 2020 Wensleydale’s heritage railway has made good progress in its plans to re-open offering an improved visitor experience. Despite being without any fare income... Local News
Rishi hails £1m investment at the Friarage Hospital 21st December 2020 Rishi has welcomed a £1m investment at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, to kick-start the development of a new diagnostic hub and pave the way for more... Healthcare
Booming Catterick paving maker tells Rishi of its expansion plans 17th December 2020 Rishi has visited a Catterick manufacturer of sustainable paving to see how the facility is expanding following the COVID-19 pandemic. Hellens Group, which has... Enterprise and Economy
Rishi visits oustanding Croft CE Primary School 16th December 2020 Rishi visited a primary school judged to be outstanding to open its new early years climbing frame. He spoke to children, staff and governors during a visit to... Skills and Schools
D&S column: support your local High Street this Christmas 11th December 2020 As Christmas nears, never has it been more important to support our local independently-owned small businesses, especially in the retail sector. After such a... Articles