HOLSWORTHY received a visit from MP Caroline Spelman on Friday, March 18.

The MP and Secretary of State for the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), visited various parts of the town and met councillors and representatives involved with the up and coming projects.

Her visit to the area linked with the government's focus on economic growth, this was demonstrated on her tour.

For a full report, see this week's edition of the 'Post'.