I had a green constituency day in Richmond recently prompted by a letter from a group of pupils at St Francis Xavier School.

Many of us will have experienced the frustration of searching for a town centre parking space, finding one but then struggling for the right change to feed the parking meter.

Rishi Sunak MP has praised a successful farm diversification project which has celebrated its 30th anniversary this year.

Neil and Belinda Metcalfe, of Southolme Farm, Little Smeaton, near Northallerton, founded Adventure Toys Ltd in 1989.

I know we are now well into the cricket season – and of course it is raining as I write this! – but football fans in Northallerton are currently on tenterhooks.

AN independent report into emergency services at Northallerton’s Friarage Hospital has concluded that health bosses had a sound case to make changes earlier this year and that patient safety ought to be protected under a new care model that also benefits sick children.

It’s been a busy couple of weeks in my role as Minister for Local Government.

Rishi Sunak has welcomed a North Yorkshire cidermaker's plans to step up production as enthusiasm for the drink grows.

Thornborough Cider, based in the village of that name near West Tanfield, is increasing its output of cider made entirely of apples grown in Yorkshire.

The quality of our local food and drink producers is a source of real pride for me.

I take part in a panel discussion on BBC Newsnight about Boris Johnson's campaign to become leader of the Conservative Party.

I am interviewed by Gary Philipson for the BBC Radio Tees Drivetime show on why I'm backing Boris Johnson.