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MP denounces consultation on future of Kendal Post Office as a ‘sham’ after Government announces support for closure Local MP Tim Farron has hit out at the Conservative Government after they endorsed the closure of Kendal Post Office. Tim wrote to the minister responsible for post offices, Kelly Tolhurst MP, to make the case that […]
Police are investigating an incident of burglary at a commercial premises on Parkside Business Park, Kendal on Wednesday 10th October 2018 at approximately 1pm. Two boilers were stolen to the value of £2000 in total. Police are keen to speak with the individuals pictured as part of their investigation. Anyone who recognises the individuals, or […]
The A66 from Penrith to Durham is currently closed in both directions due to two incidents involving HGV’s overturning in the high winds. The A66 will remain closed at this section whilst the vehicles are recovered. The A66 will reopen to cars when it is cleared. It will remain CLOSED to high-sided vehicles for foreseeable […]
A 30-year-old man who absconded from a Lancashire prison is wanted by police. Wesley Seddon, formerly of Paley Close, Liverpool, left HMP Kirkham yesterday (Tuesday, November 27). Seddon was originally jailed at Liverpool Crown Court in 2007 for possessing a firearm with intent. He was given an indeterminate sentence with a minimum term of five years. […]
Lancashire County Council is reassuring local people who currently receive their homecare from Allied Healthcare that they will continue to get the support they need in the weeks ahead. This is despite the public announcement by the company of its intention to end its involvement in the UK home care sector by mid-December. Allied Homecare […]
Local MP Tim Farron has written to the Prime Minister, Theresa May, urging her to intervene over the current crisis on the railways in Cumbria. The long-running dispute between the RMT and Northern Rail over driver-only trains has resulted in virtually no service for 14 consecutive Saturdays. Last night, Transport for the North said they […]
A historic building in Lancaster will open its doors for the first time since it closed in 2016 for a special fun-filled weekend. Decked with holly and filled with festive cheer, the Judges’ Lodgings Museum will host a free Victorian Christmas Festival from 11am to 4pm on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 December, The Judges’ […]
Sedbergh Police are investigating several burglaries which occurred in the Killington area, Sedbergh in the early hours of Saturday 24th November. Offenders have been seen in a white van between the hours of 1am and 2am and have been on private property and looking into barns. A number of power tools have been […]
Police are trying to trace two men who they want to speak to following a serious assault in Blackpool. We were called at 10:38 hours on Friday 5th October to reports of an assault on Lytham Road. The victim – a man in his 20s – was in bed when he was attacked with what is […]
MP secures meeting with health minister to make the case for more funding for mental health provision in Cumbria On the floor of the House of Commons this morning, South Lakes MP Tim Farron secured a meeting with the health minister to discuss problems surrounding mental health in Cumbria. Speaking during Health Questions, Tim said: […]
