MP launches worldwide internet campaign to boost tourism in Cumbria

2 days 18 hours

South Lakes MP Tim Farron will be launching a campaign on Monday to boost tourism by using twitter to tell the world about the hidden gems in Cumbria.

President Barack Obama during his recent State of the Union address launched a #visitUS campaign which asked...

Meeting to discuss concerns of Kendal traders
3 days 17 hours
South Lakeland District Council cabinet member Ian Stewart has called a meeting to address the concerns of worried traders in Kendal. Local businesse...
Quest to become Lakes Aquarium’s Young Apprentice 2012 begins
4 days 9 hours
Children with aspirations to work with animals as a career can get a fabulous foot on the ladder if they enter a competition that is searching for a y...
Major conference comes to Kendal
5 days 11 hours
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that Action for Market Towns (AMT) has announced that their 2012 National Convention will be held in Kendal. The...
New hope for post office at Hawkeshead
5 days 11 hours
South Lakes MP Tim Farron says he is ‘very hopeful’ that a Post Office will be reopened in Hawkshead soon.
Mass demo in Kendal to hand over petition
1 week 16 hours
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, has announced that on Saturday March 3 the community will formally hand over the radiotherapy petition to NHS bosses who w...
MP's bid for post office outreach service for Hawkshead
1 week 3 days
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, has called on the Post Office to work with him, the parish council and local residents to return post office services to H...
New police appeal to help find Mark
Police supporting family members in the search for missing Mark Westall have turned to the online community for help. Officers in Ulverston, Barrow and the South Lakes area have been searching for...
Windermere lake cruiser to take part in Thames diamond jubilee pageant
The Queen of the Lake owned by Windermere Lake Cruises and Captained by Ron Walker has been selected to take part in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. Queen of the Lake, a traditional Windermere...
Race to find stars of Windermere's spectacular Olympic show
The finalists have been announced in the search to find 12 artists who will perform in an incredible open-air show on the shores of Lake Windermere to mark the start of the London 2012 Festival. A...
Half term fun for all the family at Theatre by the Lake
This half term Theatre by the Lake has enough entertainment planned to keep mum, dad and the kids from getting bored.