Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 105

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• Outdoor Mamma Mia! singalong heading to Harewood House

  ABBA fans are being invited to grab a picnic blanket and sing along under the stars as Mamma Mia! heads to Harewood House next month.

• Knaresborough man to take on Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election

  A Knaresborough resident will stand against Nigel Farage in the forthcoming Clacton by-election.

• Harrogate salon owners shortlisted for top national hairdressing award

  Two Harrogate salon owners have been shortlisted for one of the UK's most prestigious hairdressing awards.

• Council plans to deliver new affordable homes in Knaresborough

  North Yorkshire Council is set to consider plans to deliver 10 new affordable homes in Knaresborough.

• Andy Burnham's VAT plan 'won't cut it', says Harrogate MP

  Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon says Prime Minister Andy Burnham's planned VAT cut on household electricity bills does not go far enough.

• Harrogate's Lottie McGuinness finishes fifth on Commonwealth debut

  Harrogate para powerlifter Lottie McGuinness says a lifelong dream has become reality after making her Commonwealth Games debut for Team England.

• Harrogate and Ripon opticians launches new service for dry eyes

  Specsavers stores in Harrogate and Ripon have launched a new clinical service designed to help people suffering from dry eyes.

• Harewood House reveals 'Magic at the Mansion' Christmas experience

  Harewood House has announced the return of its popular Christmas experience, with this year's event promising to bring the historic mansion's collections to life through an immersive festive adventure.

• Ripon MP opposes plans for 1,250-person asylum centre

  Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has joined fellow MPs in opposing Government plans to accommodate up to 1,250 asylum seekers at the former RAF Linton-on-Ouse site.

• Suspected deliberate fires started in Ripon woodland

  Firefighters believe five separate fires found in woodland near Ripon yesterday (Sunday) were started deliberately.

• New cycle track proposed for Otley Road

  Residents are being invited to have their say on proposals for a new cycle track along parts of Otley Road and Pannal Ash Road in Harrogate.

• New community garden takes shape in Knaresborough

  A new community garden is taking shape in the heart of Knaresborough as part of a partnership aimed at creating a 'greener, more wildlife-friendly' town.

• Unexpected 'zombie orchid' display appears at Fountains Abbey

  Hundreds of unexpected orchids have appeared amongst the ruins of Fountains Abbey, prompting archaeologists to investigate the mystery behind the colourful display.

• Simon Weaver hails Jack Evans after Harrogate Town exit

  Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver has hailed fan favourite Jack Evans after the midfielder joined Notts County for an undisclosed fee.

• Thousands expected for St Wilfrid's Procession in Ripon this weekend

  Ripon is preparing for a huge day of celebration as the historic St Wilfrid's Procession returns this Saturday – coinciding with Yorkshire Day.

• Councillor to 'brave the shave' after wife's devastating cancer diagnosis

  A bearded councillor is preparing to shave off his hair for Macmillan Cancer Support following his wife’s devastating cancer diagnosis.

• New plans to build housing on site of former prisoner of war hostel

  New plans have been submitted to redevelop a former Second World War prisoner of war hostel after previous proposals were rejected.

• Mother Shipton Inn to reopen under new management

  Knaresborough's Mother Shipton Inn is set to reopen under new management next month.

• Knaresborough paddling pool reopens to public

  Families can cool off this summer in three well-maintained paddling pools after the final programme of improvements were made in Knaresborough.

• WATCH: Ripon woman is latest Free Fuel Friday winner

  A Ripon woman has become the thirteenth winner to claim a full tank of free fuel as part of our Free Fuel Friday competition.