National government

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets

Police Fire and Crime Commissioner and Labour's Cumbria mayoral candidate, David Allen.

Police Fire and Crime Commissioner and Labour's Cumbria mayoral candidate, David Allen.

Cumbria Combined Authority

Labour mayoral candidate hits back at Tory rival over Cumbria devolution row

Kendal Town Hall

Kendal Town Hall

Local government

LETTER: 'Why do people criticise Local Government Authorities so much?'

Kendal (top left), Kirkby Lonsdale (top right), Ulverston (bottom left) and Appleby (bottom right) all submitted bids to become the UK Town of Culture 2028

Kendal (top left), Kirkby Lonsdale (top right), Ulverston (bottom left) and Appleby (bottom right) all submitted bids to become the UK Town of Culture 2028

Cultural attractions

South Cumbrian applicants react to missing out on Town of Culture 2028 shortlist

Tim Farron spoke in a debate in the House of Commons about summer jobs

Tim Farron spoke in a debate in the House of Commons about summer jobs

Tim Farron says transport and housing shuts Cumbrian youth out of work

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage makes a statement to the media at the party headquarters in Millbank, central London

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage makes a statement to the media at the party headquarters in Millbank, central London

National government

Tim Farron slams Nigel Farage over 'self-indulgent' Clacton by-election move

Prime Minster Sir Keir Starmer meeting with campaigners to discuss historical forced adoption in 10 Downing Street, London, before making an apology in the House of Commons for historical enforced adoptions

Prime Minster Sir Keir Starmer meeting with campaigners to discuss historical forced adoption in 10 Downing Street, London, before making an apology in the House of Commons for historical enforced adoptions

British state sorry over adoption scandal that had impact on Kendal

MP Tim Farron has said he is challenging the government over the cuts he blames for the council's potential effective bankruptcy

MP Tim Farron has said he is challenging the government over the cuts he blames for the council's potential effective bankruptcy

MP says he'll fight government over cuts blamed for council's potential insolvency

The former Kendal Court

The former Kendal Court

MP calls for courts to be brought back to Kendal after six years without one

Universal Credit changed significantly on 6 April 2026.

Universal Credit changed significantly on 6 April 2026.

DWP: What the Universal Credit changes mean for Kendal claimants right now

Union flag and EU flag outside the Houses of Parliament, London

Union flag and EU flag outside the Houses of Parliament, London

South Cumbria's MPs are asked if the UK should rejoin the EU as debate erupts again

Lizzi Collinge MP

Lizzi Collinge MP

National government

MP calls for PM to resign, saying he has 'lost the confidence of the country'

Cumbria Police could be drawn into national restructuring

Tim Farron MP in Westminster

Tim Farron MP in Westminster

Cumbrian MP presents bill that would put water companies in the hands of customers

Andrew Sutton, who farms at Nether House, Longsleddale with representatives from Defra

Andrew Sutton, who farms at Nether House, Longsleddale with representatives from Defra

Defra visit marks next step for major Cumbrian environmental project

Mr Farron has been Westmorland and Lonsdale's MP for over 20 years

Mr Farron has been Westmorland and Lonsdale's MP for over 20 years

Exclusive: Tim Farron talks Lib Dem council budget, Cumbria mayoral race, and Starmer

The Kendal Flood Risk Management Team and Preston Flood Risk Management Team receiving their awards from compare Paul Sinha

The Kendal Flood Risk Management Team and Preston Flood Risk Management Team receiving their awards from compare Paul Sinha

Kendal flood scheme team win Gold Considerate Constructors Award

From left to right: Tim Farron MP, Dr Andy Knox, Rob Gee, the Chair of Coniston Patient Group, and Tracy Coward, Chair of Coniston Parish Council

From left to right: Tim Farron MP, Dr Andy Knox, Rob Gee, the Chair of Coniston Patient Group, and Tracy Coward, Chair of Coniston Parish Council

Lake District GP surgery saved from closure after new provider found

Protesters hold up placards at a demonstration against the ban on Palestine Action, in Trafalgar Square, central London

Protesters hold up placards at a demonstration against the ban on Palestine Action, in Trafalgar Square, central London

Palestine protest

Six Cumbrians arrested at Palestine Action protest in London under Terrorism Act

Policemen on the streets patrolling

Policemen on the streets patrolling

South Cumbrian MP asks Home Secretary about potential Cumbria and Lancs police merger

Tim Farron MP has been commenting on the King's upcoming US state visit

Tim Farron MP has been commenting on the King's upcoming US state visit

National government

'If I was PM I'd tell The King not to visit Trump' says south Cumbrian MP

Four Cumbrian towns have entered bids

Four Cumbrian towns have entered bids

Cultural attractions

Where in Cumbria is bidding to be the UK's first Town of Culture?

The capital grant will be used to expand the school's early years provision

The capital grant will be used to expand the school's early years provision

Kendal primary school awarded £150k capital grant to expand nursery provision

Waterstones Children’s Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce, talked about the biological impact of storytelling

Waterstones Children’s Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce, talked about the biological impact of storytelling

Cumbrian experts hear how storytelling supports babies’ brains

Tim Farron MP was in Westminster this week raising the issue

Tim Farron MP was in Westminster this week raising the issue

Cumbrian MP calls for ministerial intervention to save Lake District GP surgery

Kirkby Lonsdale joins others like Kendal and Carlisle in bidding for the competition

Kirkby Lonsdale joins others like Kendal and Carlisle in bidding for the competition

Cultural attractions

Team behind Kirkby Lonsdale UK Town of Culture bid talks opportunity

MP Tim Farron tabled an motion in the House of Commons

MP Tim Farron tabled an motion in the House of Commons

Cumbrian MP calls for government intervention as heating oil prices rise

Kirkby Lonsdale joins others like Kendal in bidding for the competition

Kirkby Lonsdale joins others like Kendal in bidding for the competition

Cultural attractions

South Cumbria town joins race to become UK Town of Culture for 2028

Kai Widdrington with Lizzi Collinge MP and Angela Rippon.

Kai Widdrington with Lizzi Collinge MP and Angela Rippon.

Cumbrian MP joins dancing event in Parliament with Strictly stars and celebrities

Official opening of Waterside, part of the Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme

Official opening of Waterside, part of the Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme

'Landmark' reached in Kendal flood defence scheme

Those who attended the milestone celebration included key councillors, Environment Agency officials, and those who were involved in the construction of the defences

Those who attended the milestone celebration included key councillors, Environment Agency officials, and those who were involved in the construction of the defences

New Kendal Waterside flood defences officially opened

The area's MPs have had their say on their pay rises

The area's MPs have had their say on their pay rises

South Cumbria's MPs react to pay rise that will see them receive £98,599 a year

Graham Lamont, chief executive at Lamont Pridmore

Graham Lamont, chief executive at Lamont Pridmore

Spring Statement offers little comfort for businesses, says Cumbrian accountancy firm

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office, but later released under investigation

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office, but later released under investigation

National government

Cumbrian MP reacts as Lib Dems force release of Andrew trade envoy appointment files

MP Tim Farron has challenged the Labour Government over the issue impacting councillors from his party

MP Tim Farron has challenged the Labour Government over the issue impacting councillors from his party

Local government

Petition launched to fight Labour funding cuts blamed for council tax rise

The area's MPs have had their say on the unemployment figures

The area's MPs have had their say on the unemployment figures

South Cumbrian MPs react as national unemployment hits near five-year high

Sir Keir Starmer (R), the Prime Minister, is under pressure over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson (L) as US ambassador

Sir Keir Starmer (R), the Prime Minister, is under pressure over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson (L) as US ambassador

National government

The Prime Minister must stand down over Mandelson scandal - Tim Farron

Mr Farron wants more to be done about the sewage overflow crisis

Mr Farron wants more to be done about the sewage overflow crisis

Cumbrian MP calls for government action on sewage overflows amid data so far for 2026

Tim Farron MP has recently raised rural crime in Cumbria with Government ministers

Tim Farron MP has recently raised rural crime in Cumbria with Government ministers

'It’s time this Government took rural crime seriously' - Tim Farron

The Department for Transport released the new ratings on January 11

The Department for Transport released the new ratings on January 11

Local government

Council challenges data placing it among worst for road maintenance in the country

Tim Farron has released the statement following the major developments in Venezuela over the weekend

Tim Farron has released the statement following the major developments in Venezuela over the weekend

Tim Farron calls on UK leaders to 'condemn' Trump's Venezuela action

Tim Farron. David Mirzoeff/PA Wire.

Tim Farron. David Mirzoeff/PA Wire.

National government

MP frustrated by lack of final government decision on Kendal relief road as year ends

The band played well-known carols for attendees

The band played well-known carols for attendees

MP joins in carol at Kendal charity Christmas concert

The revised application proposes improved defences between Lakeland Distribution Centre and Dale Farm

The revised application proposes improved defences between Lakeland Distribution Centre and Dale Farm

Environment Agency re-submits plans for Kendal flood defences

Chancellor Rachel Reeves, and (inset) Karen Gee, founder of Cycle Sprog

Chancellor Rachel Reeves, and (inset) Karen Gee, founder of Cycle Sprog

Cumbrian expert 'concerned' by proposed Cycle to Work change in Chancellor letter

Members of Youth Parliament go to the House of Commons yearly

Members of Youth Parliament go to the House of Commons yearly

Youth parliament

Do you want to be Westmorland and Furness' new Member of Youth Parliament? Here's how

Tim Farron, MP, made the comments following Rachel Reeves' pre-Budget speech

Tim Farron, MP, made the comments following Rachel Reeves' pre-Budget speech

Farron responds to pre-Budget speech - situation under Labour 'has only got worse'

MP Tim Farron made the comments in the House of Commons on Tuesday

MP Tim Farron made the comments in the House of Commons on Tuesday

Tim Farron pays tribute to former Lib Dem leader Ming Campbell in Commons

MP Tim Farron will return to the House of Commons this week following party conference season

MP Tim Farron will return to the House of Commons this week following party conference season

Anti-social behaviour

MP wants more power for local authorities over fly camping

MP Tim Farron has made his opinion heard as Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson

MP Tim Farron has made his opinion heard as Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson

Farron hits out at water companies and regulatory failure over bill rises

Lakeland Arts is the organisation behind Abbot Hall in Kendal

Lakeland Arts is the organisation behind Abbot Hall in Kendal

Cultural attractions

Lakeland Arts granted more than £295,000 by Arts Council England

David Morris, former Morecambe and Lunesdale MP at the ceremony

David Morris, former Morecambe and Lunesdale MP at the ceremony

National government

Former Morecambe MP named honorary life member of the Council of Europe

Rory Stewart is the former Member of Parliament for Penrith and the Border

Rory Stewart is the former Member of Parliament for Penrith and the Border

Former Cumbrian MP Rory Stewart to appear at Kendal event

Sir Keir Starmer announced the proposals last week

Sir Keir Starmer announced the proposals last week

National government

Kendal residents react to government digital ID card plan