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Peak District National Park is pioneering in the Race to Zero
The Peak District National Park is proud to announce it is joining other UK national parks to become the first national parks in the world to sign up to the UN-backed Race to Zero pledge.
25 July 2024
Celebration as conservation project sees historic copper mine no longer at risk
The conservation of a unique Peak District mining structure has been recognised in a celebration event at historic Ecton Copper Mine.
24 July 2024
Archaeology event for families in the Peak District National Park
A free event for families who are fascinated by how people lived in the past is being provided by the Peak District National Park at Castleton Visitor Centre on Friday 26 July.
10 July 2024
Peak District village regeneration scheme wins planning excellence commendation
Peak District planners have been praised for their part in the development of a housing scheme - providing a mix of new open market and affordable rental homes, plus modern industrial units - in the heart of the National Park.
3 July 2024
Peak District National Park archaeologist is shortlisted for a national award
Community and conservation archaeologist Dr Catherine Parker Heath has been shortlisted for Community Archaeologist of the Year in the Council for British Archaeology (CBA) and Marsh Charitable Trust’s annual awards.
28 June 2024
New system makes it easier to report potential breaches of planning controls
A new way for people to report potential breaches of planning controls is being introduced by the Peak District National Park Authority.
13 June 2024
Multi-agency exercise tackles Peak District wildfire scenario
Firefighters have joined forces with Peak District National Park rangers and moorland managers in a training exercise to prepare for a wildfire scenario.
16 May 2024
Step into summer and explore the Peak District with National Park rangers
This summer, discover history and wildlife in the Peak District National Park on a guided walk with National Park rangers.
10 May 2024
Shot Peregrine found on Dove Stone Nature Reserve in Peak District National Park
On 4 April 2024 an adult female Peregrine was found on Dove Stone nature reserve north of Woodhead reservoir, near Crowden, in the Peak District National Park.
2 May 2024
Residents raise protection for wildlife, parking and development issues at National Park Authority 'Meet the CEO' event at Hathersage
The latest in a regular series of 'Meet the CEO' events with the Peak District National Park Authority’s Phil Mulligan has taken place with attendees sharing their views in Hathersage (Tuesday 30 April).
2 May 2024
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