Dorset Island Discs - Interview by Laura Hitchcock, Editor, The BV Friday, 5 April, 2024 ‘I was incredibly shy. I had quite bad speech defects as a child – I couldn’t say my R’s, my W’s, my th’s – that made me even shyer. It’s quite extraordinary that I now find myself doing a job which is mostly speaking, where an air of confidence is required!’ Simon Hoare MP proffers a sandwich before leaning back comfortably and sliding a sticky bun my way. ‘The cake is all yours, by the way. I’ve... Articles
Simon Hoare MP welcomes Prime Minister’s Support for Charity 15th September 2017 Simon Hoare, Member of Parliament for North Dorset, garnered support from the Prime Minister for the work done by the MS Society. Speaking during Prime Minister... Articles
South West Trains Disruption 8th August 2017 Throughout August, South West train and Waterloo upgrade works will likely affect anyone travelling from Dorset to London by train. In order to help minimise... Local News
Prime Minister's Statement 18th April 2017 In response to the Prime Minister's announcement of an election on 8th June, Simon Hoare, Member of Parliament for North Dorset, said: "It has been an honour to... Articles
GILLINGHAM’S STATE-OF-THE-ART GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION CENTRE ON SHOW 3rd April 2017 Gillingham’s state-of-the-art distribution centre for global science and technology company Merck was on show today when the Member of Parliament for North... Articles
Dorset Schoolgirl Reaches Final of Voice Box Comedy Awards 31st March 2017 Since last autumn, hundreds of children have taken part in Voice Box – the joke-telling competition for schools in England, Scotland and Wales. Twenty made it... Articles
Simon Hoare MP raises awareness of role of local services in combating mental health in young people and children 9th February 2017 Speaking during Health Questions on Tuesday 7th of February, Simon Hoare, Member of Parliament for North Dorset, brought to the attention of the Sectary of... Local News
A303 Stonehenge Consultation 27th January 2017 As part of the Government's Road Investment Strategy, a public consultation is underway concerning the A303 improvement schemes. If you can, please do take some... Local News
Brexit and Article 50 7th November 2016 I must confess to being afraid that the Referendum would cause dissent and disunity in the country at large and that appears to be the case. I do not believe... Articles