I always find it hugely gratifying to come across people from our area who are making a mark in their chosen career.

It demonstrates to me that there is no shortage of ambition, hard work and creativity among our young people.

Rishi Sunak has paid a visit to one of the most outstanding and popular primary schools in his constituency.

When I was elected your MP in 2015 little did I know that one day I would be writing my regular column from behind the Chancellor’s desk in the Treasury.

A family have been welcomed to their redeveloped and affordably warm homes by Rishi Sunak.

The Richmond MP was on hand to present Sharon Adcock with a bouquet shortly after she moved into her refurbished Broadacres home near Northallerton.

There were some anxious moments last Sunday as Storm Ciara swept across the country.

As I kept in touch with what was happening via our emergency services I couldn’t help but think: were we set for a repeat of the flash-flooding which hit the Dales last summer?

A garden memorial has been unveiled to a woman who devoted most of her energy to the service of the community in Northallerton and district.

June Darrah MBE died last year aged 89 after a lifetime of volunteering, community work and helping those in need.

Many of our churches face challenging times with attendance at traditional services gradually falling. But it has been good to see how many locally are rising to that challenge in adapting what they do and what they offer communities.

Following the terrorist attack in Streatham, South London, I am interviewed by Sky News' Kay Burley.

AS reported in the news pages of the D&S last week, I have strongly made the case for the Friarage Hospital to retain the 24/7 opening hours of its successful Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) following the completion of the recent public consultation exercise.

I’ve been passionate about business ever since I was teenager helping out in my mum’s community pharmacy.

In my career before doing this job I helped businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, to develop and grow.