MP’s first race since injury raises over £3,000 for local cancer charity
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has raised more than £3,000 for local charity CancerCare North Lancashire & South Cumbria by running the Coniston 14 road race.
9 Apr 2024
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MP visits Rosemere Cancer Centre as part of campaign to bring radiotherapy to Westmorland General Hospital
This week, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron visited the Rosemere Cancer Centre in Preston to see their brand new AI-powered linear accelerator.
5 Apr 2024
MP demands answers from United Utilities over ‘environmental vandalism’ to the River Eea in Cark
Local MP Tim Farron has written to the Chief Executive of United Utilities after it was revealed that that the company discharged more sewage at Cark-in-Cartmel than anywhere else in the North West.
5 Apr 2024
MP cuts ribbon on new home for Haverthwaite GP surgery
Yesterday, local MP Tim Farron officially opened the new temporary home for Haverthwaite GP surgery, following a campaign to keep the practice open.
4 Apr 2024
Only 0.25% of police designated to Cumbria’s rural crime team
Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron has accused the Conservative Government of “neglecting” rural communities as new data reveals that only five police officers and staff are designated to the rural crime team in Cumbria - just 0.25% of the overall workforce.
3 Apr 2024
50% rise in people waiting more than four weeks to see a GP in North Cumbria
Shocking new figures have revealed that the number of four-week waits for a GP appointment rose by 50% in North Cumbria last year.
2 Apr 2024