Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 249

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• Harrogate MP launches 'save our high streets' campaign

  Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has launched a plan aimed at supporting struggling high streets and local businesses.

• Harrogate Bee Social celebrates 'brilliant' first year

  A Harrogate community group which helps local women make new friends is celebrating its first anniversary.

• Railway station's beer festival to start this weekend

  A weekend of steam trains, real ales and live music is coming to the Yorkshire Dales as the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway gets set to host its Branch Line Weekend & Beer Festival.

• Neurodivergent Harrogate mum opens up on 'permanent anxiety' during pregnancy

  A Harrogate mum has opened up about experiencing "permanent anxiety" during pregnancy as part of a campaign calling for greater awareness of neurodivergent motherhood.

• Thousands expected for Autumn Flower Show's 50th anniversary

  More than 30,000 visitors are expected at Newby Hall as the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show celebrates its 50th anniversary.

• North Yorkshire Council chief executive to retire after almost 40 years

  North Yorkshire Council’s chief executive Richard Flinton has announced he will retire from his role at the end of March next year.

• Fashion brand to open first northern store in Harrogate

  British fashion brand Scamp & Dude is set to open its first permanent store in the North in Harrogate.

• Harrogate MP set for Great North Run in aid of local hospice

  Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon is preparing to take part in the Great North Run in aid of Saint Michael's Hospice.

• Ripley Castle to open after dark for ghost tours

  Ripley Castle is set to open its doors after dark for a series of ghost tours.

• Ripon MP backs tougher social media restrictions for under-16s

  Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has reiterated his support for Government plans to ban children under 16 from using social media.

• Harrogate to host major international medical conference

  Harrogate Convention Centre has secured a major international medical conference expected to boost the local economy by more than £600,000.

• Harrogate's Archie Gray becomes youngest-ever Tottenham captain

  Harrogate footballer Archie Gray became the youngest player ever to captain Tottenham Hotspur in a competitive fixture at the weekend.

• Harrogate Town launch discounted Flexi Tickets for new season

  Harrogate Town have launched five and ten-game Flexi Tickets for the 2026/27 season.

• Community choir entertains crowds on Harrogate's Stray

  A community choir entertained crowds with a selection of popular songs at a Harrogate pub’s summer garden party.

• Harrogate jeweller reveals best places to propose

  A Harrogate jeweller has revealed the UK's most popular proposal locations and launched a competition for engaged couples.

• Aldi to unveil newly refurbished Harrogate store

  Aldi's Harrogate supermarket is set to reopen this week following a temporary closure for refurbishment.

• Harrogate MP vows to take hospitality concerns to Parliament

  Hospitality businesses across Harrogate and Knaresborough are being invited to help shape calls for change in Parliament.

• Knaresborough Celtic secure £2000 sponsorship from The Knaresborough Inn

  The Knaresborough Inn has pledged its continued support to Knaresborough Celtic Grassroots FC, providing a £2,000 sponsorship for the 2026/27 season.

• Essential gas works get underway in Ripon

  A series of road closures and temporary traffic lights will be in place during essential gas mains work in Ripon.

• New road at Kex Gill opens to traffic

  The new A59 route at Kex Gill has opened to traffic following the largest highways project ever undertaken by North Yorkshire Council.