Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 53

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• 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.

• Man, 75, arrested for upskirting incident on Harrogate train

  A 75-year-old man has been arrested following an alleged upskirting incident on a train that had travelled from Harrogate.

• Ripon drug dealer jailed for five and a half years

  A Ripon drug dealer has been jailed for five and a half years after admitting supplying Class A and Class B drugs.

• Another tank on us! Knaresborough woman wins latest Free Fuel Friday

  A Knaresborough woman became the eleventh to bag a free tank of fuel as part of our Free Fuel Friday competition.

• New Yorkshire-inspired golf adventure coming to Rudding Park

  Rudding Park is set to open a new Yorkshire-inspired adventure golf experience, celebrating the county through an 18-hole course.

• Marathon runners raise £16,000 for Harrogate police charity

  More than £16,000 has been donated to the Police Treatment Centre in Harrogate after a team of runners completed the New York Marathon.

• Driver taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash near Harrogate

  One driver has been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash near Harrogate.

• Harrogate MP welcomes forced adoption apology

  Local MP Tom Gordon has welcomed a Government apology to victims of forced adoption after securing a commitment to establish a National Advice Line.

• Children can visit Fountains Abbey for £1 when travelling by bus this summer

  Families travelling to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal by bus this summer will be able to take advantage of a new £1 child admission offer.

• Harrogate Town complete Lewis Payne signing

  Harrogate Town has announced the signing of right-back Lewis Payne.

• Funding available for communities as Tour of Britain route announced

  Funding for North Yorkshire communities on the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain route has been announced, as the full course for the penultimate stage is announced.

• Work begins to protect Knaresborough Castle's historic walls

  Work to remove selected vegetation from the walls of Knaresborough Castle is now underway as part of efforts to protect and preserve the historic landmark.

• Harrogate declares vote of 'no confidence' in North Yorkshire Council

  Harrogate Town Council has passed a vote of no confidence in North Yorkshire Council, accusing the authority of failing to effectively manage services and assets in the town.

• Hundreds honour loved ones through St Michael's Hospice appeal

  Hundreds of people have already dedicated handcrafted metal daisies in memory of loved ones as part of Saint Michael's Hospice's new remembrance appeal.

• Harrogate site manager wins prestigious national building award

  A site manager overseeing the construction of new homes in Harrogate has been recognised as one of the best in the country.

• Masham primary schools earns prestigious Gold award for outdoor play

  Two primary schools near Masham have been recognised as among the best in the country for outdoor play provision after achieving a prestigious Gold accreditation.