Darrington played host to the BBC Look North team on 27 March 2007. Harry Gration and Christa Ackroyd came along to talk to local residents who are opposing the proposed wind farm development between Westfield Lane and Moor Lane near Darrington. There was a large turnout of residents from Darrington and surrounding communities to voice their concern. The news item was watched by thousands of viewers on BBC TVs Look North program when it was broadcast on Tuesday 27 March 2007.