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Fire-damaged moorland near Buxton is subject of new documentary
Local businesses, residents and volunteers feature in a brand new documentary, which focusses on the impact of a 2025 wildfire in the Goyt Valley, near Buxton in Derbyshire.
30 April 2026

Peak District National Park celebrates its 75th anniversary
75 years ago, the Peak District National Park became the UK’s first national park, designated on 17 April 1951.
17 April 2026

Record-breaking private investment to help transform peatland landscapes
Moors for the Future Partnership is set to deliver its most ambitious peatland conservation programme to date, bringing benefits to investors, nature and the public at a trailblazing scale.
15 January 2026

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