P148 CEEFAX 2 148 Fri 24 Apr 05:15/35    →        NO NATJONAL PARK STATUS FOR SOUTH DOWNS The Countryside Commission has rejected calls to turn South Downs into a National Park. It said the natural beauty spot did not meet National Park criteria and should be overseen by a special conservation board instead. Top mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington said he was "saddened and disappointed" by the decision. The Commission had gonj against public opinion, he said. Homebeat 141 Politics 144 Letteru 145 World 142 Quotes 146 Latest 150 Religion News Indx News Xtra Main menu