Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 233

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• Harrogate care manager scoops national award

  A Harrogate care manager who began her career as a Bluebird Carer more than 14 years ago has won a prestigious national award.

• North Yorkshire Council told to apologise to parents over home-to-school transport failings

  North Yorkshire Council has been told to apologise to parents after failings were found over its handling of their home-to-school transport appeals by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.

• Harrogate charity providing free transport for elderly unveils new minibus

  A Harrogate charity that provides free transport for elderly and disabled residents has unveiled a new minibus after raising more than £58,000.

• VW Festival heads back to Harewood House this summer

  One of the UK's biggest Volkswagen events is set to return to Harewood House this summer.

• Harrogate independents shine as Muddy Stilettos Awards winners announced

  Seven businesses and individuals from across the Harrogate district have been crowned winners in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026.

• Popular Asian restaurant celebrates quarter century in Harrogate

  One of Harrogate's longest-established restaurants is marking a major milestone this year as The Orchid celebrates a quarter of a century in business.

• Knaresborough councillors vote for 'no confidence' in North Yorkshire Council

  Knaresborough Town Council has voted overwhelmingly to pass a motion of 'No Confidence' in North Yorkshire Council.

• Police honour fallen officer on anniversary of Harrogate shooting

  North Yorkshire Police have paid tribute to an officer who was shot and killed near Harrogate 44 years ago today.

• Harrogate paint shop to close after just 10 months

  A paint shop on Cold Bath Road in Harrogate is set to close after just 10 months in business.

• Harrogate Town announces fourth summer signing

  Harrogate Town have welcomed their fourth signing of the Summer as midfielder Morgan Williams arrives from Kings Lynn.

• Harrogate widow backs campaign against bereavement benefit cuts

  A Harrogate widow is urging local people to support a parliamentary petition aimed at extending financial support for bereaved families.

• Knaresborough Town announces new joint managing directors

  Knaresborough Town Football Club has announced the appointment of two new managing directors.

• North Yorkshire Council plans six-week school summer holiday in 2027/28

  School children in North Yorkshire will get a six-week summer holiday next year — a week less than this year’s seven-week break.

• Harrogate school receives Prem Aware accreditation

  A primary school near Harrogate has been recognised for its support of children born prematurely after receiving Prem Aware accreditation.

• Harrogate primary schools join forces for colour run fundraiser

  Two primary schools in Birstwith are teaming up to host a community colour run and summer fair this weekend.

• Details revealed for new brick trail at RHS Harlow Carr

  Details have been revealed for a brand new wildlife-themed brick trail coming to RHS Harlow Carr this summer.

• Smartphones to be banned from Harrogate school site

  A Harrogate primary school is set to ban smartphones and smart devices from its site from September.

• New phone survey launched following complaints of poor service

  A new survey has been launched in Harrogate and Knaresborough following a number of complaints around poor service.

• New visitor information centre to be unveiled in Harrogate

  A new visitor information centre celebrating Harrogate's rich heritage and history is set to be officially unveiled next week.

• York and North Yorkshire visitor levy must be kept simple, report finds

  Simplicity must be a priority if a visitor levy is introduced in York and North Yorkshire, a new report concludes.