Simon Hoare MP at the NDCA Christmas Lunch Saturday, 7 December, 2024 On Saturday 7 December 2024 Patrons and Members had an amazing Christmas Lunch at Athelhampton House. In his speech Simon Hoare MP looked back on the year and ended with his usual witty-ish story and wished the Patrons and Members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Local News
Government Support to Dorset Council 19th November 2020 Government providing £922,154 to Dorset Council to support children, families and the most vulnerable over the winter! Local News
Councillor Carole Jones makes ready The Vale Pantry 5th November 2020 Councillor Carole Jones and volunteers have been working so hard to stock and make ready The Vale Pantry at 35A Market Place, Sturminster Newton. For a small... Local News
Supporting Rough Sleepers in Dorset 30th October 2020 The Housing Secretary announced that we are investing over £150 million to provide more than 3,000 new homes for rough sleepers across England, £1,566,730 for... Local News
Cllr Pauline Batstone and High Sheriff recognise Tara and Darren Fielding of Red Barn Hazelbury Bryan 21st October 2020 George Streatfield High Sheriff of Dorset and Cllr Pauline Batstone recognising the hard work and dedication that Tara and Darren Fielding of the Red Barn... Local News
Dorset businesses receive £645m in coronavirus loans 16th October 2020 Businesses in Dorset have benefitted from £645million worth of loans to help protect and support jobs since the start of the coronavirus outbreak. This includes... Local News
Simon Hoare MP at Dinah's Hollow Melbury Abbas 5th October 2020 Simon Hoare MP and Councillors Jane Somper and Sherry Jespersen were at Dinah’s Hollow, Melbury Abbas for the installation of new vehicle activated signals... Local News
The WHY of Politics 13th November 2019 This morning over breakfast we were listening to Radio 4 and my youngest daughter, Laura (7), asked ‘Why?’ when she heard something said. I asked her what she... Local News
Dorset Waste Partnership - Christmas Collections 17th December 2018 Dorset Waste Partnership have published their Christmas and New Year Rubbish and Re-cyling schedule. Do have a look at it so you know when to put out your... Local News
Train travel savings for Veterans with new Railcard 9th November 2019 Armed Forces veterans will qualify for a new Railcard giving a third off the cost of train travel under a majority Conservative government, Transport Secretary... National News
Conservatives announce 50 million more GP appointments 9th November 2019 50 million more GP surgery appointments will be created every year under the Conservatives, reducing waiting times and giving more quality care. National News
Boris begins the General Election outside 10 Downing Street 6th November 2019 Read Boris’s full Downing Street speech as he begins the General Election. National News
Boris launches campaign pledging to unleash Britain's potential 6th November 2019 Boris Johnson set out his pitch for the country. Get Brexit done. Focus on our priorities. Unleash Britain’s potential. National News
We’re ready for a General Election 31st October 2019 We’re holding a general election on 12 December – so we can elect a new Parliament, get Brexit done and let the country move on. National News
A new deal: getting Brexit done and taking back control 17th October 2019 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has negotiated a new deal – this is a real Brexit deal which ensures that we take back control. This new deal ensures that we take... National News
