From the Northern Echo, the rather heartening news that plans for a wind turbine larger than The Angel of the North in size have been wholeheartedly embraced by a community.
Wind turbines are the sort of issue that used to rile communities and, sadly, lead to a flurry of objections about being a blight on the landscape. But they are not so unenlightened in Archdeacon Newton, west of Darlington.
The proposed 67m high turbine would be used to power the Acorn Dairy Farm in the village.
The environmentally friendly, organic dairy is also planning on ploughing any surplus energy back into the National Grid.
The Northern Echo reports that it is estimated that the turbine will generate around 1,350,000 kilowatts of energy each year.
The business uses a mere 400,000 kilowatts per year so could look to expand in the future.
It is hoped the new turbine will also save the dairy around 736 tonnes of CO2 each year and provide continuous employment for 35 people.
In a report for councillors, a company spokesperson said: "Growing awareness of climate change and environmental issues are making consumers more aware and selective of the food they purchase.
"The production of green electricity will contribute to the green credentials required by the customer and provide a cutting edge to the products produced by the business."
Eric Roberts is the ward councillor for the Heighington and Coniscliffe Ward, where the proposed turbine will be built if the plans are passed. He told the Northern Echo: "I haven't heard anyone from the area objecting to the plans.
"At the recent parish council meeting the plans were approved. If there were any objections I would have raised them with the council."
The company spokesman said the visual impact of the turbine on the landscape had been minimised and there was an emphasis on the economic, social and environmental benefits of the turbine.
The dairy became organic a decade ago, favouring more traditional farming over modern intensive methods.
Since then, it has delivered more than 7m reusable glass bottles, saved 168 tonnes of plastic going into landfill and set up wetlands to encourage and protect wildlife.
It delivers around 60,000 litres of milk a year to 15,000 doorstep customers, supermarkets and hotels.
