"Controversial plans to extend the boundaries of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks should only be agreed if residents of the communities involved say 'yes' in a local referendum," says local MP and Shadow Defra Secretary Tim Farron.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has reacted angrily to news that local NHS bosses do not record vital information on patients who are dead on arrival at hospital - leading to suggestions of a cover-up of the effects of the recent Acute Medical Services Review.
The Sandbrook Children's centre in Rochdale recently held a party to celebrate the achievements of a group of young parents.
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has signed Early Day Motion 314 supporting the creation of a Palestinian state. It comes after a proposal from Sweden, the current holder of the Presidency of the European Union, initiated a new document on the Middle East peace process.
Admissions to hospital for injuries resulting from knife injuries have more than doubled over five years figures have shown.
Mr Speaker Bercow has mentioned the option of a switch to a new seat, with only MPs as his 'constituents', in line with a proposal which local Lib Dems made in September.