#86🎙️ |Public Inquiry Week Beginning 4th Aug. Lighting Day 1 |

After almost a month's break, the Public Inquiry returns and so do the daily podcasts. At first glance, today's hearing was about lighting and dark skies. But as the day unfolded, it became clear that this wasn't really about lighting at all. It was about what darkness means. In this episode: Why three days have been devoted to lighting at the Inquiry. The hidden value of dark skies. Why darkness matters for wildlife and human health. The importance of silence, stars and rural identity. A reflection on what we choose to value in an increasingly uncertain world. 🎧 Listen now and, if it resonates with you, please share the podcast with someone who loves the Sperrins and believes some things are simply beyond price.