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MP hails South Lakes pupils' partnership with Senegal
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has visited Old Hutton C of E Primary School to find out more about the pupils' links with a partner school in Senegal.
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Local unemployment amongst lowest in UK
Local MP Tim Farron has praised local businesses for their efforts after figures released today show that the unemployment rate in Westmorland and Lonsdale is amongst the lowest in the country, with…
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Climate change threat requires real action - Farron
Local MP Tim Farron last night spoke out about the need for real action on climate change at an event at the Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal,organised to coincide with a showing of Before The…
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MP encourages schools to enter Christmas Stamp competition
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to all primary schools in his constituency to encourage them to take part in the Royal Mail's prestigious national art competition, which could see a local…
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Keep dogs under control to protect livestock - Farron
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron is urging dog owners to keep their pets under control to protect livestock, as the cost of dog attacks reported to leading rural insurer NFU Mutual is revealed to have…
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Farron judges hospital Bake-Off
Local MP Tim Farron was the judge for 'The Great Macular Bake-Off' held at Westmorland General Hospital to help raise funds for the eye unit.
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MP attends funding crisis meeting with Head Teachers
South Lakes MP Tim Farron yesterday attended a meeting with local Head Teachers to discuss the funding crisis facing local schools. The Cumbrian branch of the National Association of Head Teachers,…
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Cancelled operations show need for emergency funding - Farron
Data released today showing a 14% increase in the number of last-minute cancelled operations compared to a year ago is further evidence of the mounting pressure on local hospitals, according to South…
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Flooded communities should get flood fund cash - Lib Dems
A letter sent by a Conservative minister to South Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has confirmed that flood-hit communities across Cumbria will not receive a penny extra from a £15 million fund given by the EU…
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Farron: government wrong to oppose safe standing
Hidden deep in a report this morning, the government has admitted that they do not support safe standing at football grounds. South Lakes MP and Blackburn Rovers fan Tim Farron has criticised the…