A North Yorkshire café which has become a mecca for cycling enthusiasts is on course for recovery.
The Rusty Bike, at Swainby, near Stokesley, is rebuilding its business and welcoming more cyclists – an activity that boomed in lockdown.
Owner John Nelson told Rishi, who called at the café during a
In Northallerton last Saturday I had the opportunity to check out the impressive improvements that have been carried out in Zetland Street.
The celebration of the scheme’s completion was underway with lots going on to attract shoppers to what will be the main thoroughfare between the High Street an
Rishi has welcomed the awarding of a £90,000 heritage grant which will help secure the future of the Wensleydale Railway.
The railway is one of 433 cultural and heritage attractions across England to receive a share of £67m from a Government fund designed to help them survive the coronavirus p
Rishi highlighted the importance of the horseracing industry to the Richmondshire economy during a visit to Middleham – the racing hub of the North.
He spent time with the town’s leading trainers and saw their world-class facilities during a tour of Mark Johnston’s base at Kingsley Park and on the
I recently met two Dales farmers who told me how new ways of working are helping them sustain their farms and improve the landscape.
I was at West Witton in Wensleydale with my Government colleague Farming Minister Victoria Prentis to talk to Paul Hunter and Caroline Harrison about their expe
Rishi has heard of a Dales gin producer's ambitious plans to grow its business beyond Covid-19.
Rishi visited Taplin and Mageen Spirit Company in Leyburn to thank the company for its efforts during the pandemic.
Taplin and Mageen diverted a proportion of its production capacity
Rishi has visited a school which has been recognised for its work caring for the environment.
He went to Pickhill Church of England Primary School, near Bedale, to hear about its ecological efforts.
Earlier this year the school was awarded the prestigious Green Flag accolade for its relentless wor
Rishi has visited a Northallerton childcare provider to thank staff for looking after children of key workers during the COVID-19 crisis.
Rosedene Nursery was open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, during lockdown to care for hundreds of key workers’ children.
Rishi, who recently wrote to Rosedene to
Rishi has launched the local 2020 flu vaccination service at a Bedale pharmacy.
With winter looming, the free vaccinations are available at community pharmacies to those who qualify – the over 65s, pregnant women, and people with certain health conditions such as asthma and diabetes.
Mr Sunak visi
Dales farmers Paul Hunter and Caroline Harrison met Rishi and Farming Minister Victoria Prentis to explain how they are helping the environment while receiving farm support.
Paul and Caroline are two of 18 farmers in Wensleydale and Coverdale who are piloting a ‘payment by results’ agri-enviro
