Peak District
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Four UK national parks labelled suitable sites for fracking
Lake District, Cumbria Most of the country's national parks are unsuitable for fracking because of their geology, a report has found. Scientists from Durham University's Department of Earth Sciences have reviewed existing data for each
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Badgers attacked and hit with spades in the Peak District
Badgers were hit with spades and their setts were interfered with in the Peak District, according to a conservation group. The High Peak Badger Group found a mutiliated badger close to one of five sets that have been interfered with. The
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Skiers hit the snow... near Sheffield
Three experienced skiers took to the snow this week to experience Alps-style conditions - just 20 miles from Sheffield. The adventurous trio travelled to Mam Tor, a 1,695ft hill in the heart of the Peak District, after the country was covered in
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Win! A unique spa break in the Peak District
THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED To celebrate the opening of its unique new Mill Wheel Spa this March, we've teamed up with Three Horseshoes Country Hotel on the edge of the beautiful Staffordshire Peak District to offer one lucky AOL Travel
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Visitors ignore warnings and swim in toxic Peak District lake
Simon Harrod via flickr When we're asked to picture the perfect beach, most of us would think of clear blue water gently lapping white sands. So it's little wonder that locals find it hard to resist taking a dip in the lake on Harpur
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VisitEngland reveals 2013 holiday trends
Peak District. PA If you're already thinking about where to take your holiday in 2013, VisitEngland is giving you a helping hand and has revealed the top holiday spots for next year. The official travel promotion agency for England has
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Revealed! The best views in Britain
AA/Tom Mackie In an age where you can get a cheap(ish) airline flight to anywhere in the world, it can be easy to overlook the beauty and sheer diversity on our doorsteps. Which is why the AA recently published a book, Images of Britain, with a
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