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Town manager Simon Weaver chats to Stray FM's Pete Egerton ahead of the team's clash with Sutton United on Saturday 28th September in the National League.
Having taken part in both the London and Rio Paralympics, Mel Nicholls not only does endurance and road racing in wheelchair racing, she also competes in handcycling. On Saturday 21st September, Mel took part in the H4 class between Wetherby and Harrogate and caught up with Stray FM's Pete Egerton.
Manager of Harrogate Town Simon Weaver catches up with Stray FM's Pete Egerton ahead of a home match with Boreham Wood. Chatting Jon Stead's recent red card and balancing the books at the club, plus what he thinks football clubs need to do to avoid a situation like Bury's.
Stray FM's Will Smith catches up with the Yorkshire Agricultural Society's chief executive Nigel Pulling who is incredibly happy with visitor numbers for this year's Great Yorkshire Show.
From 9th - 11th July 2019, thousands flocked to the great Yorkshire showground in Harrogate for the Great Yorkshire Show. Here we take a listen back to all the fantastic people and famous faces we spoke to.
If you've not come across the Grassmen series online or via a DVD, Stray FM's Pete Egerton catches up with one of their main men "Donkey" to chat about the success of their business and what's next for them in the world of agricultural entertainment.
Stray FM's Pete Egerton has been catching up with Harrogate Town Ladies defender Lindsey Whitton discussing their forthcoming season, plus England in the women's World Cup. Director of Ladies football at Harrogate Town, Ged Maloney also discusses the future of their women's teams.
Harrogate Town enter uncharted territory as they face AFC Fylde in a knock-out play-off match on Wednesday 1st May 2019. Town are bidding to win promotion from the National League to the football league and manager Simon Weaver has been catching up with Stray FM's Pete Egerton.
Stray FM's Pete Egerton caught up with Flamingo Land Resort zoo manager, Ross Snipp, to chat about some new exciting arrivals within the park and how the whole family can get involved this summer.
Clare Godden, from the Just 'B' bereavement service in Harrogate, has advice for parents.
Hannah Caffrey tells Stray FM about her four-year-old daughter Emily's reunion with dad Jon at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.
The Team Dimenson Data rider, from #BurleyinWharfedale, speaks to Stray FM ahead of the race.
Katherine Darley, from #Scotton near #Knaresborough, has run her first #LondonMarathon to raise money for charity after suffering five miscarriages.
Jayne Hughes, who was diagnosed at the age of 43 and now works with Parkinson's UK in Yorkshire, says that existing drugs are not good enough.
Lukasz Lipinski talks about the importance of visiting the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in Poland.
Rabbi Raphy Garson hits home the horrors of the Holocaust to students visiting the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in Poland.
Charlotte Towers and Oliver Walsh, from Rossett School in #Harrogate, talk about their visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in Poland.
Guy Kesteven remembers the achievements of a rider he first met when Mike was at St Aidan's High School.
Fans of TV soap 'Emmerdale' will be familiar with a hard-hitting storyline which showed former vicar Ashley Thomas suffering from dementia. Stray FM has been speaking to actor John Middleton about his challenging role.
One of the many people supported by Dementia Forward has been asked to speak about her experiences at a conference in #Harrogate. Stray FM caught up with Fiona Raitt afterwards.
Ripon-based charity Dementia Forward is celebrating its fifth birthday. It provides much-needed support to people affected by dementia across the #Harrogate District and beyond. Chief Executive Jill Quinn has been telling Stray FM how much the charity has achieved in those first few years.
Greg Mulholland is at the Houses of Parliament, which are in lockdown following a suspected terrorist attack.
Andrew Jones is at the Houses of Parliament, which are in lockdown following a suspected terrorist attack.
A team of students from #Harrogate Grammar School have won a prestigious prize. They beat off competition from more than 10,000 students in this year's Design Ventura enterprise challenge, after creating the Aqua Hook.
A #Ripon man's life-threatening illness has inspired him to help others. 21-year-old Jack Watkins was rushed into hospital on New Year's Eve in 2015 and then diagnosed with a rare bone marrow disease. After recovering, he decided to sign up as a volunteer visitor for Saint Michael's Hospice in #Harrogate.
The Geordie duo have turned their hidden cameras on chef Jamie Oliver - with a little bit of help from Stray FM.
Harrogate woman Ellie Holman, who had a heart transplant in 2016, is supporting a campaign to raise money for The Freeman Heart & Lung Foundation.
James Bower welcomes public reaction after going online to condemn gym users who mocked a woman about her weight.
NorthYorkshire Trading Standards officers are asking everyone to be on their guard against #online #dating #scams. It follows reports of some people sharing personal information and losing significant amounts of money. Jo Boutflower, from Trading Standards, has been telling Stray FM what to look out for.
More than 1,300 people have taken part in the Great Skipton Santa Fun Run and raised money for good causes. Stray FM's Tom Harland spoke to George Garland, who is President of Rotary Club of Skipton Craven.
As bargain hunters are expected to spend £2 billion on Black Friday, they're being advised to know their rights. Stray FM has been getting some top tips from #NorthYorkshire Trading Standards officer Jo Boutflower.
A campaign is encouraging communities across #Yorkshire to make #Christmas a happier time for lonely people. Ian Donaghy has been telling Stray FM about 'Xmas Presence' which originally started in #York.
Skipton and #Ripon MP Julian Smith has been telling Stray FM why #PateleyBridge gets his vote in the competition.
Nidderdale author Pamela Holliday, who has written a book recounting her family's involvement in WW1 and WW2, has been sharing her memories with Stray FM.
Stray FM's tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in conflicts around the world. #ArmisticeDay #RemembranceDay
Station Manager Ben Cairns, from #NorthYorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, has been telling Stray FM that there is nothing to suggest that another sinkhole will appear in #Ripon.
Councillor Mick Stanley has been telling Stray FM that unstable land in #Ripon could affect future development.
Ben Bramley, who lives on Magdalen's Road in #Ripon, found a large sinkhole in his back garden.
Lindis Percy has long campaigned against American military bases being on British soil and she tells Stray FM that the future now feels even more uncertain.
Julian Smith has given Stray FM his reaction to Donald Trump's election as US President.
Did we manage to put the owner in touch with the finder of the cryptic Stray Bonfire Boot?
We received a cryptic text following the Stray Bonfire that a boot had been found. We thought nothing of it, even had a laugh about the strange text on air... then received this call...
Naomi Dannenburg and Tara Hildebrandt, who run Ilkley PANDAS, tell Stray FM about their own experiences and their new support group.
Kate Dring, Development Manager at the Principle Trust, describes how they came to work with nine-year-old Tilly Sawford.
NorthYorkshire Trading Standards officers are warning that they're on the lookout for people selling fake goods in the run-up to #Christmas. It follows the sentencing of a man who was caught advertising #counterfeit clothing, bags and shoes on Facebook. Stray FM has been speaking to Jo Boutflower from Trading Standards.
Sir Gary Verity, Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, has been telling Stray FM how organisers plan the route for the cycle race.
The brother of a #NorthYorkshire woman who was murdered by her partner is raising awareness of domestic abuse. Andrew Overton's sister, Rebecca Kowal, was killed in #WestTanfield near #Ripon in 2008. He's supporting #SafeguardingWeek and encouraging anyone who's worried about a friend or relative to ask for help.
Tabitha Rose Hancock was delivered in the footwell of the Breakfast Show presenter's car.
Former Harrogate contestant casts her eye over this year's crop ahead of the new series
Harrogate teacher Richard Upton is supporting #NorthYorkshire County Council's campaign to recruit more teachers for primary and secondary schools.
A year on from Bob's death, Lorraine Allaway talks about her campaign for tougher sentences for drivers who kill.
Stray FM's Cat Soave has spoken to the wheelchair racer from #Halifax who won three gold medals at the #Rio2016 #Paralympics.
Stray FM's Cat Soave has spoken to the #Ripon diver who won gold and silver medals at the #Rio2016 #Olympics.
Stray FM's Cat Soave has spoken to the brothers who won gold and silver medals at the #Rio2016 #Olympics.
Stray FM's Cat Soave has spoken to the rower from #Hebden who won a gold medal at the #Rio2016 #Olympics.
To celebrate 5 years of broadcasting to the Yorkshire Dales Stray FM hosted a special one off show all about Skipton.
Stray FM spoke to Shan Oakes, from the Harrogate and District Green Party, over concerns about air quality at the Bond End juntion.
On Monday 26th September Stray FM broadcast a special hour long show celebrating everything Ilkley! Listen back to hear about the people, the town and the businesses that make up the gateway to the Dales.
Yorkshire triathlete says his younger brother is now 'fine' after spending time in intensive care following a race in Mexico #Triathlon
Kerry Waddington's partner Neil Davies collapsed whilst on a running machine at the Hydro in #Harrogate in 2015.
Stray FM's Patrick Dunlop finds out which plants should be handled with care at #Harrogate #Autumn #Flower Show.
Valerie Peat, who owns S & B Fruits in #Earby, has been telling Stray FM about the impact of #flooding and how it means that she can't get insurance.
Mohammed Ahmed, who owns Madras Authentic Indian Cuisine, has been explaining what happened when flash flooding hit parts of #Earby.
16-year-old William Ray-Richmond is about to have his song released in South Africa, after impressing a local reggae artist during a cadet expedition.
A #Harrogate teacher battling kidney cancer is supporting a campaign demanding that a new treatment is made available on the NHS. Denise Craven has been telling Stray FM how much of a difference the drug could make.
As children head back to school, Stray FM's Charley Richardson has finding out how mums in #Harrogate cover the costs of essentials such as uniforms and packed lunches.
Of course it's not just teenagers picking up their GCSE results today. Stray FM's Beth Parsons has been at Harrogate College speaking to mature student Sue Brayshaw.
Stray FM's Will Smith has been speaking to students at Harrogate Grammar School as they picked up their results this morning.
The Olympic gold and silver medalist from Ripon has been speaking to Stray FM's Christopher Dean.
Stray FM's Sam Danson has been speaking to students picking up their results at Craven College in #Skipton.
Stray FM's Nick Hancock and Will Smith have been speaking to Jackie Laugher about her son winning two medals at his second #Olympics.
Diver Jack Laugher is thanking everyone for their support during #Rio2016. He's been speaking to Stray FM's Nick Hancock and Will Smith after winning gold and silver medals.
As #Harrogate is no longer the happiest place to live in the UK, what makes the Essex seaside resort happier? Pat the fishmonger has been telling Stray FM why his beloved Leigh-on-Sea is best.
Stray FM has been speaking to senior diving coach Rosie Taylor at the Hydro leisure centre in #Harrogate, where Jack Laugher started his training.
Ripon diver Jack Laugher's mum, Jackie, has been speaking to Stray FM after he and Chris Mears became #TeamGB's first ever #Olympic diving champions.
A pro-shooting land agent and an anti-blood sports activist share their views, ahead of the 'Glorious 12th', the traditional start to the grouse shooting season.
Rachael Robinson, who works at the food retailer's #Harrogate branch, describes how she rushed to the rescue after noticing that an elderly lady was choking and starting to turn blue.
Jackie Buxton, who lives near #Harrogate, wrote about her experience of breast cancer and says it's helped other people cope with their own illness.
Otley's road cycling world champion Lizzie Armitstead has insisted that she would never cheat by doping. Ahead of the #Olympics, she's been speaking to Sky Sports News about missing three drugs tests in 12 months.
The North Yorkshire Suicide Task Group has published a new report which identifies those most in need of support. Inspector Bill Scott, from North Yorkshire Police, has been telling Stray FM what they're doing to address the issue.
Officers invited Stray FM along to their recent operation to tackle the issue of Child Sexual Exploitation.
One of #NorthYorkshire's care leavers is fulfilling her ambition to be an investment banker. 21-year-old Rachel Malik recently won a highly competitive scholarship from the Chinese government to study for a Masters degree in World Economics and Chinese Economic Development. She has been telling Stray FM about her big break.
Businessman Pajwa Mo, who was verbally attacked outside his business in #Starbeck last week, tells Stray FM he hopes his story will help reduce other cases of racism.
Stray FM put the question to the celebrity chef after he appeared at this year's Yorkshire #Dales Food and Drink Festival in #Skipton.
We talk to Stephen Kirk, from Bilton, #Harrogate, who helps looks after his mum, on what it means to be a #youngcarer.
Lorraine Allaway's husband Bob was killed by a drink-driver on the A65 near #Settle last October.
The British #rowing legend has been in #Harrogate at celebrations held by Slingsby Gin and Stray FM caught up with him for a chat about the upcoming #Olympics.
Stray FM's Patrick Dunlop has been speaking to author Val McDermid who won this year's Theakston Old Peculier Outstanding Contribution to Crime Fiction Award in #Harrogate.
A #Harrogate man who was forced to close his restaurant has taken on an exciting new challenge. Keen cyclist Dave Burns is now teaching children how to ride a bike.
Journalist Steve Parsley has been telling Stray FM that he feels safe living in Turkey, despite terror attacks and a failed military coup.
A memorial stone has been unveiled at Bishop Monkton Primary School in memory of Jack Hawkswell, who died suddenly two years ago.
Stray FM's Patrick Dunlop has been speaking to Nigel Pulling about another successful year.
Stray FM's Patrick Dunlop has been speaking to Charles Mills about his first year in charge of England's premier agricultural show.
Listen back to some of the highlights from Stray FM's coverage of Day 3 of the 158th Great Yorkshire Show.
Stray FM's Beth Parsons has been chatting to two members of the Women's Institute about their part in England's premier agricultural show.
Listen back to some of the highlights from Stray FM's coverage of Day 2 of the 158th Great Yorkshire Show.
Stray FM's Lisa Darvill has been finding out why a team of knitters have taken over part of the Great Yorkshire Showground.
Love honey? Well you've got these people to thank. Beth Parsons plays 'find the Queen' as she meets some of Yorkshire's top beekeepers.
Listen back to some of the highlights from Stray FM's coverage of Day 1 of the 158th Great Yorkshire Show.
Andrew Newton is supporting a campaign to tackle hate crime in North Yorkshire after being abused himself.
The cricketing legend has been speaking to Stray FM's Gavin Rutter on his very first visit to the event.
Farmer Victoria Goodall has been telling Stray FM's Patrick Dunlop about the robots which are now milking her Holstein cows.
Janette Benaddi and Helen Butters have been telling Stray FM's Beth Parsons about their epic adventure with two other friends on the high seas.
Stray FM has been spent an evening with Corrina's Homeless and Vulnerable Project as it delivers emergency food parcels.
Three pupils have been given the top jobs at Willow Tree Primary School in #Harrogate to raise money for repairs to their swimming pool.
A commemorative stone has been dedicated on the 100th anniversary of #Harrogate soldier Donald Simpson Bell being awarded the Victoria Cross. Janet Bates and Malcolm Dawson have been telling Stray FM about their great-uncle.
Alex Goldstein, from Alex Goldstein Property Consultants in #Harrogate, has been speaking to Stray FM in the wake of the EU referendum result.
Fundraising Manager Serena Jones talks to Stray FM about the #Harrogate-based charity's ongoing work and some new projects happening in the next year.
Jon Reast, who saved his daughter's life by donating his kidney, is running the Great Yorkshire Run in #Harrogate next month to raise money and awareness.
Andrew Jones has been speaking to Stray FM after the Labour MP was shot and stabbed in #Birstall.
Greg Mulholland has been speaking to Stray FM after the Labour MP was shot and stabbed in #Birstall.
Sergeant Andy Graham, from North Yorkshire Police, has been telling Stray FM's Patrick Dunlop about an unexploded shell which was found at a property on Bogs Lane in #Harrogate.
David Atkin, whose daughter was stillborn at #Harrogate District Hospital 27 years ago, has been telling Stray FM about his upcoming charity challenge.
We get an update ahead of the start of Yorkshire's biggest tennis tournament, as it returns to #Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club.
Susan Mitchell, whose son Alex died in The Serpentine in London's Hyde Park in 2014, has been telling Lisa Darvill about the latest fundraising challenge in memory of her son.
26-year-old Wayne Sharrocks, from #Knaresborough, was injured in an IED explosion on his second tour of #Afghanistan in 2011. #Kickstarter #Veteran
Stray FM has been speaking to Samantha Richardson, from Action for Children, along with 10-year-olds Lucy Bannister and Connor Rainbow as part of Carers Week.
Harrogate mum-of-two Rachael MacKenzie describes how a calf injury nearly cost her the British title in Dunfermline.
NorthYorkshire Trading Standards has been speaking to Stray FM about its role in the new ban on legal highs.
19-year-old Tom Oates, from #BishopMonkton, is running a 10K to raise money for Henshaws Specialist College in #Harrogate. Stray FM has been speaking to Tom and his mum, Emma, along with Vicky and Rachel from Henshaws.
Consultant paediatric cardiologist John Thomson explains how new children's heart surgery facilities at #Leeds General Infirmary will make a huge difference.
Christian Carroll, whose son Albie has congenital heart disease, has been speaking to Stray FM about the launch of a campaign to fund revolutionary facilities at #Leeds General Infirmary.
Stray FM's Lisa Darvill first met Hazel Foster from #Skipton, who has #dementia, a year ago. To mark #DementiaAwarenessWeek, she's once again met with Hazel and her husband Martin to find out how they're coping.
Karen Strong, whose teenage son was killed by a drink-driver, describes how she slept well for the first time on hearing that the Queen's Speech will include tougher penalties for criminal drivers who kill and injure people after driving recklessly.
Chair of the Friends of #Ilkley Moor, Owen Wells, tells Stray FM that the Moor should recover within six to nine months, amid fears that fires are being started deliberately. Photo courtesy of La Stazione.
Nathan Ridgard, from #Harrogate, who suffered a stroke aged 36, tells Stray FM he's backing a campaign calling for more support for patients after they leave hospital.
Bill Rigby, former chair of Frack Free #Harrogate, tells Stray FM of his fears after a report recommends an application for the North York Moors.
NorthYorkshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, Julia Mulligan, has been telling Stray FM's Lisa Darvill what issues she will be focusing on during her second term.
Louise Hanen, who set up the #Harrogate and #Ilkley-based Acorn Committee, has been telling Stray FM's Patrick Dunlop why the team of volunteers have decided to end their fundraising campaign.
Harrogate and #Knaresborough MP Andrew Jones gives Stray FM his reaction to the Harrogate Borough Council election results.
Shan Oaks, from the Green Party, speaks to Stray FM after the results are announced in #Harrogate.
Stray FM's Lisa Darvill speaks to 20-year-old Ash Teague who has won the #Ouseburn seat for the Conservatives.
Otley's Lizzie Armitstead is introduced to the crowds in her home town ahead of the start of the Women's #TourdeYorkshire. #StrayTdY
The highlights from Stray FM's coverage of Stage One of this year's #TourdeYorkshire, which passed through #BostonSpa, #Wetherby, #Knaresborough, #Ripley, #PateleyBridge, #Grassington and #Gargrave before finishing in #Settle. #StrayTdY
Stray FM's Will Smith and Gavin Rutter in #Settle break the news that Sir Bradley Wiggins has pulled out of the #TourdeYorkshire. #StrayTdY
Stray FM's Will Smith has been speaking to Alison Bell whose partner Pete Williams has won King of the Mountain in today's race! #StrayTdy
Stray FM's Patrick Dunlop in #PateleyBridge ahead of the #TourdeYorkshire passing through. #StrayTdY
Will Smith talks to Katie in #Settle ahead of the #TourdeYorkshire at #TheHouseThatBradBuilt toyshop. #StrayTdY
Stray FM's Lisa Darvill has been in #Knaresborough finding out how the town is preparing for the #TourdeYorkshire. #StrayTdY
Rotary Club President Floyd Schofield on how #Settle is preparing for today's stage finish. #StrayTdY
Stray FM spoke to patients and members of the public outside #Harrogate District Hospital, as junior doctors held their first full strike.
The family of 2-year-old Isabelle Barnett, who has a rare condition called Rett Syndrome, are trying to raise £13,000 for a machine to help her communicate.
Inspector Jon Grainge has been telling Stray FM about the work of the new Rural Policing Taskforce in North Yorkshire.
Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver reflects on back-to-back wins against Stalybridge Celtic and Lowestoft, which included a certain wonder goal from Brendon Daniels.
Jo Maltby, from #Wetherby, talks about winning one of last year's Stray FM Local Hero Awards.
Rhiannon Gayle, from #Harrogate and #Skipton's Rock Up and Sing choirs, talks about winning one of last year's Stray FM Local Hero Awards.
Dave Burns, the owner of Bed Restaurant in #Harrogate, talks about the night he hosted a private dinner for the Tour de France organisers in 2014.
The winners of the very first #Yorkshire Choice Awards have been announced. Over 500 people attended a glittering ceremony at Leeds United's Centenary Pavilion. Organisers Jo Maltby and Melanie Malcolm spoke to Stray FM's Patrick Dunlop about the event which they have described as "absolutely amazing".
Two #Macmillan nurses and a bowel cancer screening specialist speak to Stray FM to raise awareness of bowel cancer.
Harrogate woman Kirsty Bull, who lost her 41-year-old husband Paul to bowel cancer, is raising awareness of the disease as part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.
Acting Inspector Paul Evans, of North Yorkshire Police, is encouraging everyone to look out for signs of child sexual exploitation and report it.
Kieron 'Beefy' Blake and Rob Bryers joined us in the studio as they attempt to try 365 different sports in 365 days. The latest leg of their tour brought them to Harrogate to try the sport of VX.
Stray FM talks to Simon Aston from the Safer #Harrogate District Community Safety Group about their new campaign. #CSE
Stray FM reporter Ailsa Rochester has won the 'Best News Special or Feature' category at commercial radio's prestigious IRN Awards for a report about her personal experiences of being held in police custody.
Four mums from #Yorkshire have been talking about their record-breaking voyage on the high seas. Helen Butters, Janette Benaddi, Niki Doeg and Frances Davies - otherwise known as the Yorkshire Rows - became the oldest all-female crew to row across the #Atlantic Ocean. Niki and Frances spoke to Stray FM after arriving home from #Antigua.
RHS Garden Harlow Carr in #Harrogate saw a 5% increase in visitor numbers during 2015. Visitor Services Manager Rik Anderson has been telling Stray FM how the Royal Horticultural Society is actively trying to attract more people.
Wetherby student Naomi Barrow, who lost her mum to breast cancer, has been telling Stray FM about a fundraising project which she's launched to tie in with Mother's Day.
Harrogate District Hospital consultant Ian Cannings talks about The Rainbow Fund which has been launched to raise money for a mobile incubator and also new equipment in the children's outpatients unit.
Harrogate woman Jo Beagley has been telling Stray FM how she successfully fought off Stage 3 #ovarian #cancer.
Stray FM is supporting a new appeal to help #Harrogate's poorly youngsters. The Rainbow Fund has been launched to raise money for a mobile incubator at the hospital and also new equipment in the children's outpatients unit. Founder Alex Vere explains why it's a cause so close to her heart.
As it's the 29th February, Nick Hancock gave a listener the chance to propose to their fella live on the air!
Listen to what happened... Did Dave say yes to Mary? This clip is taken from Nick Hancock at Breakfast on Stray FM on 29th February 2016.
love #leapyear #engagement #proposal # beadnallcopley #strayfm
Tracy Windle, from #Ripon, is supporting a campaign to #immunise all children against #meningitisB. Her eight-year-old son, Lee, died from #meningitis 19 years ago. She told her niece, Stray FM's Lisa North, more about what happened.