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MP encourages applications for grants
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron is encouraging local groups to consider applying for a grant from a bank
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Two new apprenticeships each day in Westmorland and Lonsdale
Local MP Tim Farron is encouraging young people in the area to consider starting an apprenticeship. Government figures show that more than two new apprenticeships are started each day in Westmorland…
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Farron calls for Torchlight volunteers
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has made a plea to local people to volunteer as marshals at this year's Kendal Torchlight Carnival.
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Farron congratulates students on A Level results
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has congratulated students who are receiving their A Level results today.
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Farron welcomes local jobs market boost
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has welcomed the latest figures showing an improvement in the local jobs market, putting the employment rate in the area in the top 1% of all constituencies.
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Tourists Flock To South Lakes Visitor Attractions
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed a national tourism survey published this week showing the success of visitor attractions in South Lakeland.
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Emergency response times fall short of target in North West
Patients in the North West in a critical condition are consistently left waiting longer than the recommended waiting time for an emergency response, figures released today reveal. South Lakes MP Tim…
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MP welcomes fall in drink-driving incidents
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has welcomed the latest statistics showing that the number of incidents related to drink driving in the North West is going down.
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Government must reassure farmers now - Farron
Today is the day that the UK would run out of food if the country only ate British food from the beginning of the year, according to the NFU. South Lakes MP Tim Farron is calling on the government to…
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Farron: bank closure will hit elderly and disabled
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has slammed HSBC's planned closure of its Windermere branch, pointing out that it would leave elderly and disabled customers without local bank access.