Fraud surges as scammers get smarter Thursday, 11 September, 2025 Over the summer, we got the latest stats on fraud: a 31% increase, to the highest estimated number of incidents since it was first included in the Crime Survey eight years ago. Fraud has also particularly been in my mind this week as a member of my extended family was victim to one of those email hacking scams. I know there have been a spate of these scams affecting local residents in the last... Articles for the Herald and Post
Apprentices lead the way at Lasham 16th May 2024 I went on two very different education-related visits last week. The first was to Andrews Endowed primary school in Holybourne where the children grilled me on... Articles for the Herald and Post
Local elections show that there is more to do 9th May 2024 Last week’s local council, mayoral and Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections were the last major electoral event before the general election. Of course... Articles for the Herald and Post
Whitehill and Bordon to get a banking hub 8th May 2024 The following press release has been issued today by Link: LINK: Hampshire to get its first banking hub following request from local MP LINK, the UK’s Cash... Local News
Tackling the worry for sheep farmers 2nd 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... Articles for the Herald and Post
Reporting Back - April 2024 30th April 2024 To read Damian's monthly constituency update for April 2024 click here. Reporting Back newsletter
A tribute to a local legend 28th April 2024 Damian was delighted to be invited to the recent Dementia Walking Football tournament in Petersfield, in memory of Jeff Williams, a local dementia campaigner... Local News
Help for parents during the school holidays 25th April 2024 If your family is like ours in the run up to the school holidays, there can be something of a scramble to find activities (as well as copious snacks) to keep... Articles for the Herald and Post
Springing into a new financial year 18th April 2024 From this week's Herald and Post... April not only brings with it lighter evenings and (hopefully) some more spring like weather (less rain please!) but it also... Articles for the Herald and Post
A forum on the future of 16-18 study 4th April 2024 My latest article for the Herald and Post... I recently joined a group of school and college leaders from across Hampshire at Swanmore College at a meeting... Articles for the Herald and Post
