D&S column: we have to keep control of AI Friday, 2 October, 2026 I have always been a supporter of artificial intelligence, or AI as it is now universally known. Its capacity to help humanity is enormous. It is a technological advance which can achieve so much good to aid our endeavours, at work, in the home, in almost everything we do. I remain an enthusiast for the technology, an optimist about its potential benefits and that’s despite some of the alarming... Articles
Rishi praises volunteers behind Richmond Bike Park project 15th July 2026 Rishi visited the site of Richmond Bike Park to hear how local volunteers are turning an ambitious community project into reality. He toured the site with... Local News
Rishi welcomes new chapter for historic village pub 13th July 2026 Rishi visited an historic North Yorkshire pub to meet its new owners and hear about their plans for the future. Rishi met Paul and Toni Foot, who took over the... Local News
Rishi opens exhibition celebrating history of iconic Northallerton store 10th July 2026 Rishi has praised the contribution of a longstanding family business to Northallerton when opening an exhibition which charts its history. The Barkers History... Local News
D&S column: how Reeth Medical Centre was saved 26th June 2026 I am delighted that the uncertainty around the GP service in Reeth and Swaledale has been resolved. The signing of a five-year lease between the South Tees NHS... Articles
Rishi congratulates Scruton village festival organisers 22nd June 2026 Rishi has congratulated the organisers of this year’s Scruton Fest. Opening the event on the village’s playing fields, the Richmond and Northallerton MP said... Local News
Rishi opens Great Ayton summer fete 19th June 2026 Rishi officially opened Great Ayton's bi-annual Summer Fete, joining hundreds of residents for one of the village's most popular community events. Held on the... Local News
Rishi congratulates Wensleydale Heifers on cup triumph 12th June 2026 Rishi joined the celebrations as Wensleydale’s women’s rugby team savoured their triumph in a national cup competition. The Wensleydale Heifers beat Cheshunt 29... Local News
Rishi Sunak visits refurbished, award winning hotel 5th June 2026 Rishi toured the newly refurbished Fleece Hotel in Richmond and heard about plans for the future of the business. Rishi met owner Ben Wilkinson and the hotel... Local News
Rishi's intervention secures banking hub for Stokesley 3rd June 2026 Stokesley is to get a banking hub after Rishi's intervention. Banking chiefs initially said the town did not meet the criteria for a hub after the town’s last... Local News
