SIMON Rose, a solicitor previously working in Kendal and Milnthorpe for over 26 years, has joined Progression Solicitors to set up a new office covering Cartmel, Grange-Over Sands, Milnthorpe, Arnside and Silverdale.

The company already has offices in Ulverston and Windermere. Mr Rose said. “I am excited to join such a progressive firm and to continue to serve clients old and new, particularly around the Kent Estuary."