Duke to honourtourism 'heroes'

An event which aims to reward the "unsung heroes" of the Peak District's tourism industry is to be sponsored and hosted by the Duke of Devonshire and his Chatsworth estate.

The Duke and his mother the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire are expected to be guests of honour at the event, which will take place on March 4, said to be the first of their kind in the Peak District. Nominations for the awards close on January 31, and can be made online at www.visitpeakdistrict.com/excel