Helping Dales farmers with the agricultural transition Friday, 8 March, 2024 Rishi has seen how Government funding is helping Yorkshire Dales farmers make the switch to the new system of agricultural support. He visited a typical Dales hill farm in Upper Swaledale to see how a grants programme is helping one farming family look after the land in a more environmentally friendly way and also develop a new income stream. Adam Hunter’s family have been the custodians of Crow... Farming
D&S column: businesses working hard adapting to the new normal 11th September 2020 In my last column I wrote about the wonderful local organisations demonstrating real creativity to ensure that their events continued to be held despite Covid... Articles
Rishi sees young swim stars return to training 10th September 2020 Richmond’s young swimming stars are back in training with Rishi's support. The Richmond MP saw members of the Richmond Dales Amateur Swimming Club in action... Local News
Rishi welcomes major expansion of farmshop business 2nd September 2020 One of the UK’s most successful farmshop enterprises is continuing to build its business – with Rishi's backing. Work is nearing completion on Mainsgill Farm... Enterprise and Economy
Rishi praises Richmond gym opening safely for customers 1st September 2020 Rishi has praised the work of a gym working hard to help its members get fitter after the months of lockdown. Richmond’s Liberty Health Club re-opened on July... Local News
Rishi welcomes return of Coast to Coast walkers 1st September 2020 Rishi has welcomed the return of walkers to the celebrated Coast to Coast trail in North Yorkshire. The walk which runs for 190 miles across the North of... Local News
D&S column: the show must - and does - go on 28th August 2020 In a normal year, this weekend should be a high point of the agricultural show season – the annual events that showcase everything that’s best about our rural... Articles
Rishi opens Friarage eye unit with hospital legend 24th August 2020 A NEW eye unit that will treat up to 14,000 patients a year at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, has been opened by Rishi. The longstanding champion of the... Healthcare
Rishi sees how staycation boom has benefited holiday park 19th August 2020 Rishi has visited a 5* camping and caravan park which is benefitting from the boom in staycations. He heard how Cote Ghyll Holiday Park, near Osmotherley, has... Enterprise and Economy
D&S column: a great local response to Eat Out to Help Out 14th August 2020 I’ve been delighted with the way our Eat Out to Help Out half-price discount scheme has been embraced so enthusiastically by pubs, cafes, restaurants – and... Articles