Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 237

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• Joanne Towler joins Your Media Group in senior commercial role

  Your Media Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Joanne Towler as its new Senior Commercial Lead.

• Great Yorkshire Show: All the travel information you need

  Thousands of people are expected to head to Harrogate next week for the Great Yorkshire Show – and with big crowds comes changes to the town's roads.

• Harrogate College welcomes pupils for behind-the-scenes site tour

  Students from Rossett School have been given a behind-the-scenes look at the new Harrogate College campus as construction continues on the development.

• CCTV appeal after theft from Weetons

  Police have issued a CCTV image following a shop theft in Harrogate.

• Ripon MP reacts to shock closure of Burnsall Park

  The MP for Ripon and Skipton has spoken following the announcement that Burnsall Park has closed to the public after more than 70 years.

• Harrogate's famous 'Poo Bus' becomes unlikely hit in Australia

  Harrogate's famous "Poo Bus" has gone international after being featured in an Australian transport magazine.

• Opening of new Kex Gill road delayed again due to weather

  Motorists will have to wait longer than expected before the new A59 route at Kex Gill opens after weather caused another delay to the £82.5 million project.

• Returning Yorkshire Baby & Toddler Show vows to be 'bigger than ever'

  The Yorkshire Baby & Toddler Show is set to return to the Pavilions in Harrogate this autumn, with organisers promising its biggest event to date.

• Harrogate MP secures Government backing for Slingsby Gin's new owners

  Local MP Tom Gordon has secured a Government commitment to support the new owners of Slingsby Gin after raising the future of the business in the House of Commons.

• Dinosaurs to roar into Harrogate as popular Lego Trail returns

  Harrogate BID has announced the return of one of its most popular annual events, with the Lego Trail set to bring a series of prehistoric displays to the town centre this summer.

• The Old Deanery in Ripon to close fine dining restaurant

  The fine dining restaurant at The Old Deanery is set to close later this month.

• Harrogate computer shop wins national award for 'Best Shop Front'

  A Harrogate computer and IT business is celebrating after winning a national industry award and being recognised in a second category.

• Harrogate author's novel makes stage debut as musical

  Harrogate author Sarah Day's debut children's novel is set to come to life on stage this week after being adapted into a brand-new musical.

• Harrogate Convention Centre upgrades to bring "major economic boost"

  A multi-million pound investment in the Harrogate Convention Centre has started as part of a wide-ranging package of improvements to ensure the venue can "fulfil its potential and boost the local economy."

• Harrogate Race for Life raises £62,000 towards cancer research

  More than 900 people came together for Harrogate's Race for Life yesterday, raising more than £62,000 for life-saving cancer research.

• Funding opens for ambitious community projects in Starbeck

  Ambitious projects that aim to enhance the Starbeck area of Harrogate are being invited to apply for significant funding as part of the 2026 Starbeck Community Fund.

• Harrogate clinic launches AI brain mapping technology

  The Brain Collective in Harrogate has introduced what it says is the UK's first AI-powered brain mapping technology to help assess a range of cognitive challenges.

• Alex Bowen unveils Love Island-inspired courtyard at Martin House

  Alex Bowen has officially opened a new outdoor courtyard at Martin House Children's Hospice, inspired by the famous villa from Love Island.

• Weeton Show appeals for more vintage cars and tractors

  Organisers of this year's Weeton Show are appealing for owners of vintage tractors and classic cars to get involved ahead of the annual community event later this month.

• Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch attends local election campaign launch in Harrogate

  Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch joined more than 500 party faithful at the launch of the Yorkshire Conservatives’ local election campaign at an event in Harrogate on Friday.