Business secretary welcomes progress in Hinckley and Bosworth
A Cabinet Minister visited Hinckley and Bosworth and was impressed with the work going on in the Borough.
10 Nov 2012
National News
Protecting Vulnerable Women
Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight David Goodall, says:
9 Nov 2012
MP presses BT to bring superfast broadband to Windermere and Bowness
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has used a meeting with BT's Director of Public Affairs Tim O'Sullivan to press the case for a superfast broadband in Windermere and Bowness, insisting a commitment from BT to exploring the options for a new connection would be a massive boost for local residents and businesses.
9 Nov 2012
BP
9 Nov 2012
MP backs 'Wheels for Will' appeal
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has taken the Westmorland Gazette's 'Wheels for Will' campaign to Westminster, by tabling a motion in Parliament calling for support and donations to the appeal.
9 Nov 2012
Farron welcomes tough new sanctions to tackle war memorial metal theft
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that the Government are stepping up their measure to ensure people who steal or sell metal from war memorials will soon face tough new penalties. From next month powers will take effect to stop cash paid for metal and give the police stronger powers to target rogue traders dealing in stolen scrap metal.
9 Nov 2012