Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 77

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• Finalists announced for Harrogate Mumbler Awards 2026

  The finalists for the Harrogate Mumbler Awards 2026 have been announced, with dozens of local businesses, organisations and individuals shortlisted for this year’s awards.

• Popular Brick trail at Harlow Carr extended until end of September

  Families visiting RHS Garden Harlow Carr will have extra time to explore its Brick Explorers sculpture trail after the popular attraction was extended until 27th September.

• Nominations open for St Wilfrid’s Stars awards in Ripon

  Nominations are open for this year’s St Wilfrid’s Stars awards, celebrating people and organisations that have made a difference to the Ripon community.

• Work to begin on new entrance at Harrogate District Hospital

  Work is set to begin on a major redevelopment of the main entrance at Harrogate District Hospital.

• New padel courts open at North Yorkshire farm

  A North Yorkshire farming family has diversified its business with the opening of two new padel courts at Poplars Farm in Ferrensby.

• Bettys Harlow Carr to temporarily close for refurbishment

  Bettys Café Tea Rooms at RHS Garden Harlow Carr will temporarily close next week as the popular destination undergoes a refresh.

• Yorktoberfest returns to York Racecourse this October

  York’s popular Yorktoberfest is returning this autumn with a brand-new Big Top set to transform York Racecourse into a Bavarian beer hall.

• Harrogate hair salon celebrates 15 years

  An award-winning Harrogate hair salon is celebrating 15 years in business, marking the milestone with a look back at the people, stories and achievements behind its success.

• Warning issued to parents after children enter abandoned Harrogate hotel

  Parents and carers in Harrogate are being urged to speak to their children about the dangers of entering abandoned buildings after two children were found inside the former Kimberley Hotel.

• Harrogate businesses log 57 town-centre incidents in eight weeks

  More than 50 incidents have been reported through a new safety scheme for businesses in Harrogate town centre.

• Ripon footfall rises following summer of city events

  Footfall in Ripon city centre has increased following a summer of major events and family activities.

• Racegoers invited to take part in Ripon Races Onesie Derby

  Racegoers are being invited to wear their best animal onesies for a special race at Ripon Racecourse this Bank Holiday Monday.

• Popular Harrogate café to host early-morning coffee rave

  An early-morning coffee rave featuring a live DJ and percussionist is coming to Harrogate this autumn.

• Councillor calls for answers over Knaresborough EE coverage

  A Knaresborough councillor is calling for answers from EE following continued reports of poor mobile coverage across the town.

• Harrogate ticketless parking rollout scheduled for autumn

  New ticketless parking machines are set to be installed in council-run car parks across Harrogate and Ripon this autumn.

• Town defender Cathal Heffernan joins Cambridge United

  Harrogate Town defender Cathal Heffernan has joined Cambridge United for an undisclosed fee.

• Ripon farmer shortlisted for prestigious national award

  A farmer near Ripon has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award after transforming the way his family farm operates.

• Festival crowds expected to make Leeds station busier than ever

  Rail passengers travelling through Leeds are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys over the bank holiday weekend.

• Free Harrogate run club grows beyond 100 members

  A popular free Harrogate running club has grown to more than 100 members.

• Harrogate theatre company to stage Legally Blonde musical

  A Harrogate-based theatre company is bringing the hit musical Legally Blonde to the stage in Leeds.