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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Peak district | History Defined

In 2013, England loaded 2.8 million living moss capsules into a helicopter and then flew them over a peat bog too remote to restore by hand

Degraded peatlands in England's Peak District were restored using helicopter-scattered sphagnum moss. This innovative approach helped re-establish vital moss colonies on remote and inaccessible terrains. The moss acts like a sponge, retaining water and allowing peat to reform naturally. This restoration project is now a model for other degraded peatland…

The Times of India

UK Wildfire: Wales wildfire triggers evacuations as Manchester blaze rages; Southern England placed under ‘exceptional’ wildfire risk amid scorching heat

UK Wildfire Update: Britain is on high alert as wildfires burn across Wales and the Peak District. Southern England faces an exceptional wildfire risk, the highest level on its Fire Severity Index. London also experienced extreme wildfire risk, disrupting transport and closing rail lines. Major incidents unfolded in North Wales,…

The Economic Times

Wildfire scorches Peak District as helicopters tackle huge blaze in heatwave

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20 fabulous family spring days out in the UK

Join the Famous Five in Dorset, relive Springwatch in the Peak District … our selection of Easter treats will keep all the family entertained

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A celebration of wildness and wonder: the Peak District national park at 75

The wild moors and gentle dales of the UK’s oldest national park are just as inviting today as they were when it was created in 1951

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48 hours in the Peak District: Where to wild swim, eat by an open fire and sleep in style

England’s first National Park is surprisingly underrated, says travel writer Lydia Swinscoe, who grew up exploring the area’s glorious landscapes

Evening Standard

Manchester, Cardiff and London to host Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes in 2027 as Grand Départ stages unveiled

Women's race will start in Leeds and the Peak District, whilst the men's depart will start in Edinburgh and journey south to the Welsh capital

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Which brollies make sturdy investments and which are flimsy flappers? I hiked up a Peak District hill to find out

Taking umbrella testing to the extreme; organisational hacks for the new year; and Jess Cartner-Morley’s January essentials

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Chatsworth estate in Derbyshire opens a new family-friendly hotel

With affordable rooms, the Hide hotel makes a great base to explore one of England’s most famous stately homes, as well as the glorious Peak District national park

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Other lives: Charity worker determined to make a difference for people living in Peak District communities

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Researchers create system to log air quality impacts of moorland fires

Peak District pilot scheme combines satellite data with sensors on the ground to measure particle pollution

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Wildfire warning signs put up in Peak District as climate crisis increases threat

Signs more typically seen in Australia aim to raise awareness after more than 30 moorland fires since March

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TikTok ‘craze’ behind Peak District bad parking crisis

Local MP writes to authorities over ‘irresponsible’ motorists flocking to see sunrise and sunset at Mam tor

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Hikers criticised for poor parking, which slowed rescue teams in the Peak District after a man was injured

Hundreds of vehicles parked along the roadside blocked gritters and slowed down mountain rescue workers

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Gritters halted by 200 cars double parked on road to Peak District beauty spot

Gritter crews could not get past all the vehicles which blocked Rushup Edge and Man Nick on the road down to Edale in the Peak District.

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Watch top European climber take on a famously tough route on UK tour - and conquer it

Alex Megos shows-off world-class skills to complete expert-graded Sean’s Roof in Peak District

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‘People are devastated’: anger and anxiety as Peak District loses its last bank

Early next year, the NatWest in the market town of Bakewell will close, leaving the whole area ‘de-banked’

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Kelvin Fletcher returns to ITV with exciting new show 7 years after Emmerdale exit

Former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher is documenting his life running a 120-acre farm in the Peak District with his wife and four kids despite having no experience

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Stunning UK village that could be mistaken for Switzerland with Alpine-style cottages

Set against a backdrop of green limestone hills and lined with Swiss-style chalets, the fairytale village in the Peak District could easily double for an Alpine location

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National Trust criticised for plans to build Peak District’s biggest car park

Heritage body wants to build 1,065-space car park at Lyme Park despite net zero by 2030 pledge

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Peak District deal to protect birds of prey ends as illegal killing continues

Agreement between grouse moor managers and conservationists had also aimed to restore populations

Nottingham Post

Walker dies after suffering 'serious head injury' in fall at popular Peak District attraction

A mountain rescue team and ambulance crew

Manchester Evening News

Tragedy as walker dies in horror fall above popular Castleton attraction in Peak District

The walker sustained 'serious head injuries' after a fall above Speedwell Cavern in Castelton

Daily Mirror

North Coast 500 in Scotland and Somerset's Cheddar Gorge named best UK roads to drive

UK motorists have shared some of their favourite roads around the country to drive - including Snake Pass in the Peak District National Park

Nottingham Post

Warning as McLaren missing number plate stopped near Peak District

Just because you have a McLaren doesn't mean you don't have to have a plate

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