Water filter manufacturer LifeSaver has teamed up with scientists at the University of Manchester to research the uses of graphene in providing clean water.

The company has signed up to an exclusive 18-month partnership with the National Graphene Institute

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A Peak District team said it is the first mountain rescue team in England and Wales to be granted approval to use drones in its operations.

The Buxton team said the Civil Aviation Authority authorisation will allow its drone team to use the unmanned aircraft to search for missing persons in places where access is difficult or unsafe for team members

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A ‘Tolkein-esque’ view of a Peak District hill has been judged top photo in a competition marking the 70th anniversary of the foundation of national parks in England and Wales.

Kieran Metcalfe’s picture of Parkhouse Hill beat almost 1,500 other entries to gain top prize in the contest organised by the Campaign for National Parks and UK National Parks

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A group that launched an online appeal to raise cash to replace a missing Lakeland summit marker will install a replica after reaching its target.

The Ordnance Survey triangulation circle mysteriously disappeared from the top of Blencathra last year

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Mountaineers have welcomed a decision by Highland planners to walk in the steps of James Bond actors Daniel Craig and Dame Judy Dench.

Members of Highland Council have announced a site visit to Glen Etive, where scenes from the film Skyfall were shot

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