Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 49

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• Above inflation rent rise for North Yorkshire council houses

  Council house rents in North Yorkshire are set for an above-inflation increase to pay for improvements and more affordable homes.

• Ripon amputee injured in horror tractor crash to 'hop' up Whitby's famous steps

  An inspirational young woman who lost her right leg and part of her pelvis after being run over by a tractor will take on Whitby's iconic 199 steps to raise money for people with life-changing injuries.

• Slingsby Gin brand listed for sale following administration

  Slingsby Gin, one of the UK's best-known gin brands, has been placed on the market following the administration of its owner, Spirit of Harrogate.

• Knaresborough Town Council launches search for Town Development Manager

  Knaresborough Town Council has launched recruitment for a new Town Development Manager - a key role that will lead the economic growth and commercial vitality of the historic market town.

• Luxury bathroom retailer opens Harrogate showroom

  Luxury bathroom retailer Nôsa has opened its doors on Albert Street in Harrogate.

• Harrogate Town defender leaves club after contract expires

  Harrogate Town defender Kyle Jameson has left the club after the expiration of his contract.

• Duchy Hospital expert to hold free prostate health event

  A health expert from Duchy Hospital are set to host a free public event in Harrogate aimed at improving understanding of prostate health and testing.

• Festive tractor run raises £50,000 for charity as grand total is revealed

  The grand total of last year’s ‘Rudolph’s Run’ has been revealed - and it’s cleared the £50,000 mark.

• Future uncertain for Harrogate footwear brand

  The future of a long-established Harrogate retailer has been thrown into doubt after a national rescue deal left dozens of stores facing uncertainty.

• New independent coffee shop opens in Knaresborough

  A new independent coffee shop has opened its doors in Knaresborough.

• Lightwater Valley reveals reopening date

  Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park has confirmed it will reopen to visitors for a new season on Saturday 28th March.

• Harrogate teachers brave blizzard conditions in latest running challenge

  Two teachers from a Harrogate independent prep school have completed their latest running challenge – exactly 12 months after they tackled an iconic half marathon in Norway.

• Conservative councillors take swipes at Reform amid budget talks

  Senior North Yorkshire Conservative councillors took veiled - and not so veiled - swipes at Reform while discussing their authority’s finances at a key meeting.

• Date revealed for Knaresborough Tractor Run

  The date has been confirmed for this year's Knaresborough Tractor Run, which is set to return on Sunday 8th March.

• Yorkshire Air Ambulance appoints new CEO

  Yorkshire Air Ambulance Charity has announced the appointment of Kathryn Marsden OBE as its new Chief Executive Officer

• Council to increase council tax by maximum after £43m "wallop" from government

  Council chiefs say they have no choice but to raise council tax by the maximum allowed after receiving a £43m "wallop" in cuts from the government.

• Harrogate dad takes on 40,000-mile yacht race for bereavement charity

  A Harrogate man is taking on a 40,000-mile yacht race to give back to the charity that supported his son through the loss of his mother.

• Harrogate BID backs return of town's popular Restaurant Week

  Harrogate BID is supporting the return of Harrogate Restaurant Week, which will take place from Monday 16th to Sunday 22nd February 2026.

• Cost of Harrogate garden bin licence revealed

  Harrogate residents are being reminded to purchase their garden waste collection licence ahead of the launch of the annual service in March.

• Spirit of Harrogate to enter administration

  A well-known Harrogate gin business is preparing to enter administration, with efforts now underway to find a buyer.