The closures over the A591 are badly effecting local communities, a parish council leader says.

Underbarrow and Brigsteer bridges, near Kendal, remain closed after seven months.

The Lib Dem MP fears it is not possible to safeguard against people being coerced to end their life.

MP Tim Farron says banks in Kendal were leaving because the Post Office could "take up the slack".

The MP says people across Cumbria and Lancashire are waiting up to 15 months for treatment.

A mum-of-two shares her story from no-fault eviction to the long social housing waiting list.

Tim Farron says a loop on the railway line would double capacity and be a huge boost to tourism.

The Westmorland and Lonsdale MP says the "vital" links must be reopened as quickly as possible.