Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 215

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• Harrogate Spring Water 'disappointed' as councillors refuse controversial expansion

  Plans to expand the Harrogate Spring Water site in Harrogate have been refused by councillors, following strong local opposition and a lengthy planning process.

• Police search for wanted Harrogate man

  Police are searching for a man from Harrogate who has been recalled to prison.

• New additions announced for return of Everything Electric North

  Visitors to Everything Electric NORTH in Harrogate can look forward to two exciting and exclusive live experiences at this year’s event.

• Police appeal following crash between Harrogate and Skipton

  Police are appealing for information following a collision on the A59 between Harrogate and Skipton.

• Date revealed for return of Knaresborough's Party in the Castle

  The date has been confirmed for the return of one of Knaresborough's most popular summer events.

• Ripon's Portly Pig named pub of the year

  Ripon's Portly Pig has been named Harrogate & Ripon CAMRA Pub of the Year 2026.

• GALLERY: Cherry blossom season begins in Harrogate

  Cherry blossom season has arrived in Harrogate, with the town's iconic pink-lined avenues returning in full bloom.

• Runners invited to take on scenic Nidderdale 10k race

  Runners from across Yorkshire and beyond are set to take part in the Run Nidderdale 10K - a trail race through the stunning landscape of Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

• Ripon Grammar School receives 'glowing' report from school's guide

  Ripon Grammar School has been praised by a prestigious national schools' guide.

• Harrogate floral shop window competition returns

  Entries have opened for the Floral Shop Window Competition, inviting businesses across Harrogate town centre to showcase creative floral displays.

• Dames urge councillors to stop bottled water expansion into community woodland

  Two Dames of the Realm have urged councillors not to allow a bottled water company to expand its factory into an area of community woodland.

• Fears over fly-tipping as council changes waste recycling centre rules

  North Yorkshire Council has received a flood of critical comments and queries in response to a new system requiring residents to register to use waste recycling centres.

• Ofsted full of praise for Harrogate High School after recent inspection

  Harrogate High School has been praised by Ofsted following its latest inspection, with inspectors highlighting clear progress across the school.

• Schemes in Harrogate and Ripon receive grants from Mayor's £2.4million High Street Fund

  Four schemes in Harrogate and Ripon have secured funding from the final round of Mayor David Skaith's £2.4 million Vibrant and Sustainable High Street Fund.

• Council facing fresh criticism of planning decisions over services near Boroughbridge

  North Yorkshire Council is facing a fresh allegation of unlawful decision-making over plans for a motorway service area (MSA) near Boroughbridge.

• Record breaking year for families receiving first choice primary schools

  This year has seen the highest number of first-choice offers on record.

• Four-man assault on Harrogate road leaves victim with head injury

  Police are appealing for information about an assault that occurred on Fairfax Avenue in Harrogate.

• Harrogate care home hits jackpot with Casino Royale fundraiser

  A Harrogate care provider's unique casino fundraising event has raised £2,400 for the charity.

• Coppice Valley Primary School celebrates praise from Ofsted

  Coppice Valley Primary School in Harrogate has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for its highly inclusive culture and high-quality provision for pupils.

• Shortlist revealed for Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism Awards

  The final shortlist across twelve categories has been revealed ahead of the Harrogate Hospitality & Tourism Awards.