Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 156

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• Nearly two million visits made to North Yorkshire libraries in a year

  Visits to North Yorkshire’s libraries have risen by six per cent in a year, with almost two million trips made to branches across the county.

• Triple Tripadvisor success for local hospitality operator

  Three North Yorkshire inns owned by hospitality operator Simon Wade have received Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards.

• Man arrested after stabbing threat at Harrogate Morrisons

  A man has been arrested following a robbery at Morrisons Daily on King Edward’s Drive in Harrogate.

• Pavements near Royal Pump Room given a deep clean

  The pavements behind Harrogate’s Royal Pump Room have been given a deep clean by one of Harrogate BID's Street Rangers.

• Harrogate pub manager to take on Everest trek for hospitality charity

  The manager of a popular Harrogate pub is preparing for a 19-day trek to Everest Base Camp to fundraise for a charity that supported her.

• Harewood House unveils new Elf Village for Christmas

  Harewood House has revealed plans for a new immersive Elf Village as part of its Christmas celebrations.

• Harrogate cyclists conquer Pyrenees challenge in twin town

  Ten Harrogate cyclists have conquered a gruelling challenge in the French Pyrenees while representing the town in Bagnères-de-Luchon.

• William and Victoria appeals for help after chairs taken from restaurant

  A Harrogate restaurant is appealing for information after eight chairs worth £680 were allegedly taken from its premises without permission.

• Former Leeds United star Ross McCormack joins Knaresborough Town

  A former Leeds United star and Championship top scorer has joined Knaresborough Town - with the club hoping his arrival can help take them to the 'next level'.

• Council rejects rumours that housing for the homeless would accommodate asylum seekers

  North Yorkshire Council has rejected claims circulating on social media that more than 100 homes being acquired under a council housing programme are intended for asylum seekers.

• Ripon gritter manufacturer invests £1.1m in new laser cutter

  Ripon-based Econ Engineering has invested £1.1m in a new laser cutting machine at its manufacturing headquarters.

• Northern expands mobility scooter access across its train fleet

   Passengers using mobility scooters across North Yorkshire will now be able to travel on every type of train in Northern’s fleet, provided they have a free permit and their scooter meets the relevant requirements.

• Plans unveiled for up to 53 homes at Hornbeam Park

  Plans for up to 53 homes on land beside the Hornbeam Park Estate have been opened for public consultation.

• Grantley Hall boss named General Manager of the Year

  Grantley Hall’s General Manager has won a national hospitality award, three years after taking charge of the Ripon hotel.

• Harrogate buses join fight against town centre crime

  The Harrogate Bus Company has joined a town centre network that allows businesses to share reports of crime and antisocial behaviour.

• Harrogate actor wins festival award after brain surgery

  A Harrogate actor has won a theatre festival award after fearing she might never be able to learn lines again following brain surgery.

• Knaresborough pub goes up for sale - but cannot reopen

  A former Knaresborough pub has gone up for sale - with a condition that it cannot reopen as a pub.

• Children's boutique and art gallery opens in Knaresborough

  A new children's boutique with an in-store art gallery has opened on Knaresborough High Street.

• Police issue update on body found in Ripon Canal

  The family of a man found dead in the Ripon Canal on Sunday morning has now been informed, North Yorkshire Police has confirmed.

• Retiring North Yorkshire Council chief executive gets pay package of almost £245,000

  North Yorkshire Council's retiring chief executive received a total pay package worth almost £245,000 during the last financial year, new figures show.