A COMPLETELY refurbished and redesigned NatWest branch in Kendal's Elephant Yard was officially opened by Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron on Farron.

The new-look branch has an open-plan layout to enable staff to meet customers, whilst waiting times for businesses should be reduced thanks to the introduction of automatic pay-in machines for business accounts.

The branch officially re-opened with a day of food and live music to celebrate. Mr Farron officially cut the ceremonial ribbon to mark the reopening.