Category: Dorset Politics

A breath of Green air

Surely the primary duty of any democratically elected government is to protect the people it serves? And that must include all the people, not...

Interests not friends in Tehran

America’s restless view of its global role reveals a superpower long on strength yet short on patience, writes MP Simon Hoare I have not long...

Dorset showcased at Westminster

Dorset’s food, drink and heritage were promoted in Parliament at the end of February during a special Westminster showcase hosted by the county’s two...

The national briefing you didn’t hear about

We live in a critical time when the truth has never been more urgently needed: but the media and political discourse is so peppered...

Underfunded rural Dorset pays the price

As I write it’s been a difficult week for West Dorset, with Storm Chandra bringing torrential rain, some areas seeing more than 55mm in...

Why Britain isn’t broken – despite the rain

MP Simon Hoare thanks flood responders, reflects on national strengths and says social media needs limits to protect young people Let me begin this month’s...

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Winter highlights and spring horizons at Wincanton Racecourse

Following a fantastic Boxing Day raceday at Wincanton, we can now turn our attention to an exciting few months of top-class racing and memorable...

Planning Your Trip to the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show: Where to Stay and What to See

There is something uniquely British about voluntarily spending a significant portion of your August weekend standing in a field in Motcombe, surrounded by pristine...