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D&S column: a great future ahead for Northallerton School

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. An excellent example is Dr Jamie Williams, a former pupil of Northaller

Rishi Sunak visits outstanding Church of England primary school

Rishi Sunak has paid a visit to one of the most outstanding and popular primary schools in his constituency. The Richmond MP spoke to pupils and staff at Bolton-on-Swale St Mary’s Church of England Primary which was rated as Outstanding in its most recent Church School inspection report. During hi

D&S column: the honour of being appointed Chancellor

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. Being asked to serve as the Chancellor of the Exchequer by the Prime Minister is a tremendous honour and I am humbled to take on the role at this

Rishi Sunak welcomes affordable warm homes development

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. The house is one of two semi-detached properties owned by

D&S column: anxious times in the Dales

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? Thankfully it wasn’t as bad as that

Rishi Sunak unveils memorial to community stalwart

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. Rishi Sunak MP unveiled a decorative bird