South Lakeland
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South Lakes MP Tim Farron has started a petition calling for the UK to have a world class radiotherapy service accessible for all cancer patients. If the petition reaches 100,000 signatures, then it will be considered for debate in Parliament. Last month the all-party parliamentary group on radiotherapy, which Tim chairs, produced its manifesto for […]
Cumbria Police are asking businesses, especially pubs and hotels in the south of the county, to be vigilant following a spate of break-in burglaries. Overnight (2nd – 3rd August), at least six pubs have been subject to break in burglaries, involving the theft of cash. Break-ins have currently been reported in the following areas: Sandside […]
Clocktower in Milnthorpe has become one of the first retailers to stock the only washing machines to be made in the UK. North East based manufacturer Ebac has prioritised local independent retailers to spread the maximum economic benefit and to make sure the premium quality machines are accessible to everyone. Ebac has invested £7m in […]
Local MP Tim Farron has backed a leading charity’s call for people to receive the support they need to live well beyond breast cancer. Tim recently with met with representatives from Breast Cancer Now in Parliament to support the launch of their new Care After Breast Cancer campaign. A survey by the charity found that […]
A former football coach has been jailed for five years for sexually assaulting seven boys in the 1980s. Anthony Pickering, aged 56, of no fixed address, was sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court today (2ndAugust). Pickering was convicted by a jury on 24th July for ten counts of indecent assault committed whilst he was a football […]
A dozen premises across South Lakeland have passed a joint test purchase operation conducted by police and South Lakeland District Council. Premises in Grasmere, Kendal, Ulverston and Windermere were visited on 25th and 26th July and were tested on whether they challenged alcohol purchasers for proof of age. Only one of the premises visited failed […]
he Gaddum Restaurant, named after Brockhole’s former Victorian owner, William Gaddum, opened only a short three months ago on a spring evening in late April. Since then The Gaddum has gained an enviable reputation and some dedicated fans. It now extends its service and adds early evening dining to the menu. Ian Jones, Food Critic, […]
Police are investigating an assault that took place shortly before 7.50pm on Tuesday 31st July in the area of Santander Bank on Stricklandgate in Kendal. A 51-year-old male was assaulted whilst waiting to use the ATM machine. The male did not suffer any injuries. Anyone with any information is asked to email 101@cumbria.police.uk or call […]
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has urged the Government to deliver a support package to farmers that provides additional feed and access to emergency water supplies during the current drought. In a letter to the Farming Minister, George Eustice, Tim said the weather is having a devastating impact on animal welfare and causing severe financial […]
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has warned that a new price drop in medicine payments could potentially see the end for local community pharmacies, after years of heavy Government cuts to the industry. Last month, the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee announced that there would be a 17p-per-item price drop, which would lead to community pharmacies […]
