Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 239

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• 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.

• Status Quo frontman to perform in Harrogate

  Status Quo frontman Francis Rossi is set to perform in Harrogate as part of a brand-new UK tour this year.

• Councillors grant premises licence to members' club despite opposition

  Councillors have granted a premises licence to a 145-year-old members' club despite opposition from neighbours.

• Police seek Killinghall chocolate thief

  Police have released a CCTV image of a person they'd like to speak to following a theft in Harrogate.

• Councillors' addresses to be removed from council website to prevent harassment

  The home addresses of North Yorkshire councillors are to be removed from the public register to protect them from harassment.

• Harrogate swimmers earn place at national swimming championships

  A number of Harrogate swimmers will represent the region on the national stage after excelling in a recent qualifier.

• New crime officer recruited to support Harrogate businesses

  Harrogate BID has welcomed a former police officer to help keep the town centre safe for businesses and visitors.

• MP backs plan to slash energy bills in Harrogate and Knaresborough

  Households in Harrogate and Knaresborough could save around £100 a year on their energy bills under new proposals backed by local MP Tom Gordon.

• Yorkshire vineyard near Harrogate to host major wine and fizz festival

  More than 10 Yorkshire vineyards will come together at Yorkshire Heart Vineyard near Harrogate next week for the annual Great Yorkshire Wine & Fizz Festival.

• Flamingo Land stabbing suspect jailed for four and a half years

  A man who carried out an unprovoked stabbing at Flamingo Land has been jailed for four and a half years.

• Your Harrogate honoured for 'outstanding contribution' to Knaresborough Bed Race

  Your Harrogate has been honoured with the 'Outstanding Contribution Award' at the Great Knaresborough Bed Race.

• Former England rugby star passes through Ripon as part of charity ride

  Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody passed through Ripon yesterday (Sunday) as part of an epic charity cycling challenge from Newcastle to Twickenham.

• Plans submitted for £15.7m care and support hub in Harrogate

  Details of a new £15.7m care and support hub that would provide specialist accommodation and rehabilitation for up to 60 residents in Harrogate have been published.

• Ripon pub to host free Pride event this weekend

  A popular Ripon pub is set to host a free two-day Pride celebration this weekend, featuring live music, tribute acts and family-friendly entertainment.

• Harrogate estate agent donates goals to support Saltergate's football stars

  Harrogate-based estate agency Verity Frearsons has donated brand-new football goals to Saltergate Schools in recognition of the outstanding success of the school’s U11 girls’ football team.