Today's announcement by GSK to cancel their planned investment at their Ulverston site shows the Government has taken its eye off the ball when it comes to the Cumbrian economy, according to South…
Following the news that Morrisons have committed to buy all their fresh meat from the UK, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the other 'big four' supermarkets to follow suit.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has joined local campaigners to visit the site of a proposed new power plant and energy storage site in Old Hutton. Tim has said that the proposal is "clearly inappropriate"…
Local MP Tim Farron yesterday evening took part in a discussion panel on environmental issues following the screening of the documentary film 'A Plastic Ocean', which highlights the growing…
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has said the government's decision to give a real terms pay cut to Cumbria's 4782 teachers is an "insult". The government's pay review body has decided once…
South Lakes MP Tim Farron met with local tourism industry leaders at a meeting of the Lake District Hotels Association on Friday. Tim gave a short speech before taking part in a Q&A about the…
UNESCO has today granted the Lake District World Heritage Site status. South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has welcomed the decision, saying it will boost the local tourist economy, but has warned that the…
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron today addressed Cumbrian business leaders at the Cumbria Chamber of Commerce's annual Summer Lunch. Tim talked to around 150 local business leaders about the need for…
Local MP Tim Farron today joined hospital staff, board members and patients to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Westmorland General Hospital. In his speech, he praised the hospital staff for…
New figures show that the proportion of young people in the South Lakes admitted to hospital due to excessive alcohol consumption is more than double the national rate. Local MP Tim Farron is calling…
