Mel Stride MP Visits Highly Innovative Local Farmers Monday, 11 March, 2024 Mel recently paid a visit to The Dartmoor Shepherd, a farm specialising in three traditional breeds of longwool sheep native to Devon. The Dartmoor Shepherd has been using the sheepskin rugs from their rare breed flocks to create a range of products, which they now sell online, in their shop in Chagford, and at shows and events across the country. Mel Stride, MP for Central Devon and Secretary of... Local News
MP praises 'amazing' Bungalow Youth Project in Buckfastleigh after visit 11th February 2023 Central Devon MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride was in Buckfastleigh yesterday visiting the Bungalow Youth Project (BYP). The charity... Local News
Young artist at Ilsington Primary School receives prize from local MP 9th February 2023 Ilsington Church Of England Primary School pupil Daria Viushynska (9) has received a prize from local MP Mel Stride for coming runner-up in the competition to... Local News
Latest addition to Bovey high street receives visit from local MP 7th February 2023 Pom Stitch Tassel, which opened its doors in Bovey Tracey on 9th January, has received a visit from the town’s Member of Parliament Mel Stride. The small... Local News
Young artist at Bow Community Primary School wins top prize from local MP 3rd February 2023 Bow Community Primary School pupil Joseph Charlesworth (9) has received a prize from his local MP Mel Stride for winning the competition to design his 2022... Local News
Greener local farming incentives - Mel Stride MP Column 2nd February 2023 At a visit to a local primary school last week a pupil asked me for an example of a piece of legislation that I had been involved with that I was proud of. It... Articles
Local MP joins Year 6 pupils for discussion on parliament and democracy 30th January 2023 Hatherleigh Primary School pupil Ben Ruff (8) has received a prize from local MP Mel Stride for coming runner-up in the competition to design his 2022 Christmas... Local News
Busy Locally 29th January 2023 It has been another hectic week of local meetings and visits across Central Devon, which included speaking to pupils at three local primary schools – Bow... Articles
Government pledges £13.5 million for second rail station in Okehampton 24th January 2023 Okehampton’s MP Mel Stride and local councillors are celebrating the announcement that the Government has committed £13.5 million towards a second rail station... Local News
Mel Stride MP shown plans for new pavilion at Belstone Cricket Club 21st January 2023 Mel Stride MP has visited Belstone Cricket Club to promote local opportunities for youngsters to play cricket this summer. He met with Club President Peter... Local News