MPs and local businesses celebrate Cumbria Day in Parliament
Local MP Tim Farron has hailed Cumbria Day as "another resounding success".
24 Jan 2019
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Long awaited radiotherapy consultation response is insult to patients and clinicians – MP
South Lakes MP and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Radiotherapy Tim Farron has labelled NHS England's consultation response on the future of radiotherapy services as "weak", "vague" and says that it "ignores the concerns of patients and does not address the main concerns of clinicians".
22 Jan 2019
Council helps launch free app for older people in South Lakeland
Liberal Democrat-run Kendal Town Council has teamed up with Lancaster University to launch a new app specifically designed to help older people in South Lakeland.
21 Jan 2019
MP and heritage rail company win award for DIY train service on the Lakes Line
Local MP Tim Farron and heritage rail company West Coast Railways were today presented with an award by the campaign group Railfuture for the interim service they provided on the Lakes Line last summer.
18 Jan 2019
MP secures promise from minister to intervene over failing mental health trust
Local MP Tim Farron has received a promise from a Government minister to intervene over the failing Cumbria Partnership Trust.
18 Jan 2019
MP calls for new funding scheme to support hill farmers
On the floor of the House of Commons this morning, local MP Tim Farron called on ministers to commit to a new bespoke funding scheme for upland farmers.
17 Jan 2019