Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 255

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• Specsavers shares apprentice's stories for National Apprenticeship Week

  A group of apprentices in Ripon are highlighting the opportunities available through local apprenticeship schemes as part of National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from the 9th to the 15th of February.

• Harrogate boy, 9, backs cancer charity inspired by his mum

  A 9-year-old from Harrogate has spoken about why he supports Yorkshire Cancer Research - citing his mum as his biggest inspiration.

• Wanted man could be in Harrogate or Ripon, say police

  Police have launched an appeal to locate a 42-year-old man who could be in the Harrogate district.

• Police appeal after man exposes himself to teen girls in Ripon

  Police have launched an appeal following an indecent exposure incident in Ripon.

• Ripon MP makes cheeseburgers on visit to local McDonald's

  Ripon’s MP swapped Westminster for the kitchen during a visit to a local McDonald’s restaurant.

• Harrogate hotel restaurant awarded Michelin star in 2026 guide

  FIFTY TWO at Rudding Park has been awarded a Michelin star in the newly published 2026 Michelin Guide.

• Harrogate running sensation bags second national title

  Harrogate running sensation Simon Bordewich has claimed his second national title at the England Athletics Indoor National Championships.

• New permanent wine bar and shop unveiled in Harrogate

  A new independent wine bar and shop has officially been unveiled in Harrogate town centre.

• Education Secretary hails Harrogate school's 'outstanding' SATs results

  A Harrogate primary school has been recognised by the Secretary of State for Education for its SATs performance, following strong outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.

• Starbeck café brings back free packed lunch scheme for people in need

  A Starbeck café is set to relaunch a free packed lunch scheme during the school holidays to support people in the local community.

• Knaresborough boxer claims national gold at youth championships

  Knaresborough teenager Eddie “The Hammer” Large struck gold this weekend after winning the Under 80kg title at the England Boxing National Youth Championships in Rotherham.

• Police crackdown amid fears of "nut jobs" riding dangerously on e-bikes and e-scooters

  Police in North Yorkshire have seized more than 50 e-bikes and e-scooters amid concerns from community leaders that “nut jobs” riding the machines will kill and seriously injure someone.

• Dozens attend meeting amid anger over school transport policy change

  More than 60 people attended a meeting in a Yorkshire Dales village hall to discuss the impact of a new home-to-school transport policy on their rural community.

• Update issued on Knaresborough viaduct 'landslip'

  Emergency services and council teams are continuing to respond after a reported landslip at Knaresborough viaduct prompted safety checks and temporary disruption yesterday (Sunday).

• Birstwith village shop and post office listed for sale

  A much-loved shop and post office in Birstwith has been listed for sale.

• Harrogate choir named national finalists for third consecutive year

  The Harrogate Ladies’ College Chapel Choir will represent Yorkshire at the 2026 Barnardo's National Choir Competition, having secured a third consecutive appearance at the prestigious final.

• Chairman admits 'deep disappointment' but urges faith in Harrogate Town

  Harrogate Town chairman Irving Weaver has admitted he shares supporters' frustration with the club's league position - but insists the fight to remain in League Two is far from over.

• Winter Olympics: Harrogate man captains Trinidad and Tobago bobsleigh team

  A Harrogate man is captaining Trinidad and Tobago's bobsleigh team at the Winter Olympics, which begin today (Friday) in Italy.

• Michelin-starred chef Marco Pierre White visits Harrogate restaurant

  Michelin-starred chef Marco Pierre White has full of praise for a Harrogate fish and chip restaurant following a visit earlier this week.

• Reasons behind the inevitability of above-inflation council tax rise at North Yorkshire Council

  North Yorkshire councillors are expected agree a 4.99 per cent increase in their authority’s share of the council tax bill when they meet next week.