The wild wind cries across the moor, carrying whispers of freedom, longing, and untamed beauty. Our Cathy collection is inspired by this restless spirit — caught between home and horizon, bound to the earth yet yearning for the sky. Dark florals and deep greens mirror the drama of the landscape, while soft woven scarves, cosy nightwear, and richly embroidered bags evoke its quiet strength. Hand-painted jewellery glimmers with delicate detail, telling stories of love, loss, and the wild pull of t

High on the moor above Lunedale, the remains of Greengates Quarry lie hidden among the heather — a relic of Teesdale’s industrial past. Between 1890 and 1917, this whinstone quarry supplied hard black rock for the roads and bridges that connected the North. A narrow-gauge railway once linked it to the Middleton-in-Teesdale line below, carrying tons of stone every day through wind, rain and grit. From above, you can still trace the outlines of the old tramways, the engine-house foundations and th

Old Moor is holding its first sell-out Wildlights Lantern Trail of the month tonight. For the next three Saturdays, the nature reserve is lit up with giant wildlife sculptures and puppets. There's also smaller lanterns for family and community workshops, plus crafting and hot chocolate around the campfire. (📸Liz Harding) | ITV Calendar