Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 155

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• Harrogate Town announces second summer signing

  Harrogate Town have confirmed their second signing of the summer with the arrival of Will McGowan for an undisclosed fee.

• Have renovations awakened another ghost at Ripon Workhouse Museum?

  Builders working on the multi-million-pound transformation of Ripon Workhouse Museum have reported hearing unexplained footsteps inside the historic building – leading to speculation that another spirit may have been disturbed.

• Charity 5k fun run to be held at Fountains Abbey

  A new family-friendly 5K fun run raising money for children and young people's mental health services is set to take place at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal this summer.

• Police arrest man and woman after '2-in-1' burglary in Bilton

  A man and a woman have been arrested following a suspected '2-in-1 burglary' in Harrogate.

• Otley Garden Centre unveils plans for new outdoor play area

  Otley Garden Centre has unveiled plans for an exciting new outdoor play area.

• NHS perinatal team to take on Knaresborough Bed Race

  A team of NHS clinicians are taking on the Great Knaresborough Bed Race this weekend to spread understanding about postpartum mental health.

• Harrogate MP challenges prosecution rates on violence against women in Parliament

  Local MP Tom Gordon has challenged prosecution rates for violence against women and girls (VAWG) during a session in Parliament.

• Trees could get greater protection under new council policy

  North Yorkshire Council is set to consider a new countywide policy aimed at protecting trees and woodlands while creating greener and healthier communities.

• Councillors to discuss new plan to strengthen action on anti-social behaviour

  Plans to improve how anti-social behaviour is prevented, managed and tackled across North Yorkshire are set to be discussed by councillors.

• Housing target could be the "death of villages" in North Yorkshire, councillor warns

  A Government target to build thousands of new homes in North Yorkshire could lead to the "death of villages", a councillor has claimed.

• Harrogate karate club scoop 11 medals at international open

  A Harrogate karate club has secured a whopping 11 medals at a major international competition in Scotland.

• Local MP marks 60th Knaresborough Bed Race with motion in Parliament

  Local MP Tom Gordon is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Great Knaresborough Bed Race with a motion in the Houses of Parliament.

• 'No business support, no show', say Ripon Theatre Festival organisers

  Organisers of Ripon Theatre Festival say business support is vital to the event's success, as they put local sponsorship centre stage ahead of this year's festival.

• Harrogate tutoring firms shortlisted for national award

  Two Harrogate tutoring providers have been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

• Free water safety sessions for children to be held in Harrogate

  Free water safety sessions for children are set to be held in Harrogate this summer as part of an initiative to help families stay safe around water.

• Yorkshire health firm partners with Harrogate gym to raise bone health awareness

  A Yorkshire health company is teaming up with David Lloyd Harrogate as part of its mission to raise awareness of bone and muscle health and encourage people to take a more proactive approach to ageing.

• Historic members club faces opposition to alcohol licence from neighbours

  A 145-year-old members club in a North Yorkshire town is facing opposition to its bid for an alcohol licence from neighbours.

• Harrogate Town announce new stadium name ahead of new season

  Harrogate Town has announced that its home ground will be renamed the Marcy Fitness Stadium ahead of the new season.

• Popular Ripon sandwich shop moves to new premises

  A popular Ripon sandwich shop has moved to larger premises in a bid to meet growing customer demand.

• Harrogate teen qualifies for CrossFit Games in California

  A 15-year-old girl from Harrogate has qualified for this year’s CrossFit Games after finishing among the top 20 teenage athletes in the world.