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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
Celebrating 70 years of Peak District National Park rangers
Peak District rangers returned to their roots to mark their 70th anniversary. As part of the celebrations, National Park rangers recreated a photograph taken outside Edale's Old Nags Head pub, where the original service was launched on Good Friday, 16th April 1954.
17 April 2024
Nominate your National Park volunteer heroes
The National Park Protector awards 2024 are now open for nominations offering the opportunity for individuals and groups to win recognition and cash prizes for their efforts in helping nature and people thrive.
4 April 2024
Celebrating volunteers in the Peak District National Park
Peak District volunteers came together in a day to recognise the many ways they contribute to the work of the National Park. Around 140 people took part in the Volunteers Day, held at Lady Manners School in Bakewell.
20 March 2024
Temporary closure for flood damage repairs at Castleton Visitor Centre
Castleton Visitor Centre will be temporarily closed from Monday 26 February for around three weeks for building repairs following recent flood damage.
22 February 2024
National Park Authority 'Meet the CEO' events kick-off with Castleton conversations
A regular series of 'Meet the CEO' events with the Peak District National Park Authority’s Phil Mulligan have got underway with residents sharing their views in Castleton (Weds 14 February).
19 February 2024
Listening to locals - Peak District National Park's chief executive launches new roadshows
A new series of Peak District roadshows will give local people the chance to share their views with National Park Authority chief executive Phil Mulligan.
31 January 2024
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