Tackling the worry for sheep farmers Thursday, 2 May, 2024 There’s an important piece of legislation making its way through Parliament at the moment that could significantly help our livestock farmers. The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill, also known as the Livestock Worrying Bll, aims to strengthen existing legislation, which is decades old, to tackle the increasing number of reported sheep worrying incidents. Living in this beautiful part... Articles
Creating a phone-free environment in our schools 29th February 2024 This latest article for the Herald and Post follows the decision to ban mobile phones in schools... In December 2022 I wrote in this column about children and... Articles
Damian talks to Rise and Shine 26th February 2024 Damian was recently interviewed by Jack Finch from 'Rise and Shine' on Petersfield's Shine Radio. It was a varied discussion about local issues, what it's like... Local News
Economy shows that it's going in the right direction 22nd February 2024 This week's article for the Herald and Post... Economic indicators rarely move in a smooth straight line. Last week’s GDP figures are a reminder that we are not... Articles
Damian's February update for Shine Radio 20th February 2024 Damian's latest update for Petersfield's Shine Radio... Damian Hinds message for early February - Petersfield's Shine Radio - Omny.fm Local News
£200 million brings a smile to the nation's teeth 15th February 2024 Last week my column was all about pharmacists and this week it’s all about dentists. I’m sure many of you were heartened by the news that the government has... Articles
A first for pharmacists 8th February 2024 This week's article for the Herald and Post... I hope many of you will have seen the announcement last week about ‘Pharmacy First’. It’s a new service, starting... Articles
A fair deal for farmers 1st February 2024 In this week's column for the Herald and Post I thought I’d cover a few of the other issues that were discussed at my public meeting in Liss, but that I ran out... Articles
Question Time in Liss 25th January 2024 Firstly my thanks to everybody who braved a very chilly Thursday evening to come to my public meeting in Liss last week. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone... Articles
Why we must get answers for our sub postmasters 18th January 2024 This week's column for the Herald and Post... Like everyone, I am appalled by what has happened with the Horizon Post Office scandal. Countless lives destroyed... Articles