Your Harrogate

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Alex Cann speaks to Robert Kennedy at Harvest Associates in Ilkley. Robert discusses more fallout from the budget, from capital gains tax to inheritance tax - a contentious issue for some, given the recent farming rally in London. Robert also explains changes to pensions expected in the next few years and expresses that planning is key!

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town's new signing, Eno Nto. Plus, the Harrogate International Academy features too. Harrogate Town’s newest forward Eno Nto has joined Town on a month-to-month contract, and hours after signing, scored the opener in the team's 2-2 draw at the Exercise stadium on Tuesday night against Blackpool. Born in Derby...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton catches up with Harrogate Town's manager Simon Weaver, plus, we hear a heartbreaking story about the football coach who has been left partially paralysed following surgery. On Sunday 3rd November, Harrogate Town caused one of the upsets of the first round of the FA Cup, by beating Hollywood-owned Wrexham. Simon says everyone is...

In this special episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, we're getting an expert reaction to The Budget and delving deeper into what it means to you. Alex Cann is chatting with Robert Kennedy at Harvest Associates in Ilkley to touch on all the key talking points and to find out what effect it will have on both individuals and businesses.

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Alex Cann speaks to our local hero award winners. On Friday 25th October, Your Harrogate hosted the 2024 local hero awards at Rudding Park in Harrogate. The annual event celebrates extraordinary individuals who go above and beyond in their local communities and never expect any recognition for what they do, they're simply good people... they...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate, Pete Egerton speaks to former Yorkshire and England cricket star, Ryan Sidebottom. Plus, Harrogate Town's Simon Weaver features too. On Friday 18th October, the Your Harrogate Town business club took place at the Exercise Stadium and the special guest, was former cricket star Ryan Sidebottom. Over a 20-year-long career, Ryan featured for both Yorkshire and No...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town striker Josh March. Plus, we hear from the Knaresborough mum who is running the Munich Marathon this weekend (13th October) and we learn more about a charity walk in Ripon... Town striker Josh March has struggled for goals so far this season; scoring just the once in a derby against Doncaster Rovers. Josh tells Pe...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Jordan Ford from the Harrogate Town Independent Supporters Club. Plus, Town manager Simon Weaver features too. Jordan gives his view on the first nine matches Town have played so far; the latest being a 1-5 home defeat against MK Dons (Tuesday 1st October). It was a shock to all connected to Harrogate Town, after such...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the head of development at Knaresborough Town Women, Ged Maloney. Plus, Harrogate Town's Stephen Duke McKenna features too. Having gained promotion to the West Riding County Womens Football League Division One earlier this year, Knaresborough Town Women remain unbeaten so far. Ged discusses a successful recruitment...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver. Plus, Rich Burns from Harrogate Railway Ladies also features. In League Two, Harrogate Town are riding high on confidence after their Yorkshire derby victory over Doncaster Rovers. Simon speaks about how they need to use that confidence to make sure they get at least a point from Cr...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, as time is running out to nominate your local hero, presenter Pete Egerton takes a look back at the 2023 awards. The Your Harrogate Local Hero Awards shine a light on the selfless, dedicated and inspirational people living and working in the Harrogate district. Set to be held for a third year, the ceremony will be a glamorous event at Rudding Park Hot...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to a Harrogate man who is doing the Great North Run...dressed as a dinosaur! Plus, we feature Harrogate Town and an epic cycling challenge. 51-year-old Andy Laverick will be taking on his 16th Great North Run (Sunday 8th September) to fundraise for JDRF - a charity seeking a cure and research treatment for Type 1 diabetes...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town boss Simon Weaver, plus, the Harrogate and Craven Girls League also features. Simon was pleased with how his side acquitted themselves in the first 45 against Accrington last Saturday (17th August) and believes that the first goal, demonstrates how Town need "a few more scruffy goals" - he thin...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town's James Daly. Plus, Boroughbridge Junior Football Club feature too. Harrogate Town caused an upset at league one Lincoln City this week (Tuesday 13th August) by beating the Imps 1-2 and progressing to the second round of the EFL Cup. After a loan period last season, striker Daly finds himself back in...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Sarah Barry and Simon Weaver from Harrogate Town. Football is back! The 24/25 EFL season gets underway this weekend (Saturday 10th August) and Harrogate Town's chief executive, Sarah Barry, cannot wait!! Sarah tells Pete how the new TV deal with Sky Sports will benefit Town and how local businesses have been keen t...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the MD of Harrogate Spring Water, Richard Hall. Richard talks about the proposed expansion plans to Harrogate Spring Water's bottling plant on Harlow Moor Road and how the business plans to address concerns that trees within Rotary Wood will be lost. Richard highlights why these plans are so important to Harrogate...

Your Harrogate's Alex Cann is at Harrogate's Race for Life chatting to our sponsors, Turkish Baths, and people taking part in aid of Cancer Research.

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton is celebrating the 8th anniversary of Lauren Doherty BEM Road Safety Talks. After a life changing accident in 2008, Lauren decided to share her story to help protect people from road dangers. Her story is one of resilience, bravery, and unwavering determination. Lauren's road safety talks began in 2016 at Dacre Braithwaite S...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Nick Hancock speaks to Sergeant Paul Cording BEM, who has recently retired from North Yorkshire Police. Traffic cop and all round good guy, Sergeant Paul Cording BEM has retired from North Yorkshire Police after more than 23 years' of service. In that time, Paul has made a huge difference, particular in and around the Harrogate district....

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton learns more about a first for Harrogate Rugby Club, whilst Nick Hancock chats the "Tour de Aky." Mike Cowling is the voluntary commercial chairman for Harrogate Rugby Club and in order to raise funds for the club and charity too, they're hosting their first ever beer festival on 5th and 6th July. Mike tells Pete wh...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton continues the build up to the Great Knaresborough Bed Race. Held on the second Saturday in June, this annual event has been taking place since 1966. It sees a fantastic pageant of decorated beds parade along the high street, before runners and a their passenger tackle a tough 2.4 mile route, that concludes with a dip in the rive...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton builds up to the Great Knaresborough Bed Race. Held on the second Saturday in June, this annual event has been taking place since 1966. It regularly attracts between 20,000 and 30,000 visitors to the town of knaresborough and sees a fantastic pageant of decorated beds parade along the high street. Then it's down to business!...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Nick Hancock is at Rudding Park for the 10K race, plus presenter Pete Egerton focuses on National Croquet Week. Your Harrogate radio breakfast presenter Nick Hancock hosted the Rudding Park Race on 14th May 2024. Hundreds took part and helped raise monies for three charities. Meanwhile, national Croquet week begins on 18th May and local club...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, Pete Egerton features Pannal Cricket Club and Knaresborough Town Women. Co-chair of Pannal Cricket Club, Andy Herridge, speaks to Pete about the official opening of the club's brand new nets. A lot of effort has gone in to raising the funds needed for the new facilities, after the old ones finally gave up the ghost due to poor weather. Although th...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton catches up with Harrogate Town Chief Executive, Sarah Barry. Town finished their league two campaign for 2023/24 with the highest points tally since joining the EFL. Sarah enthuses how off the field, the club is on the rise too. The pitch at the EnviroVent stadium has been recognised as being excellent and the club is ranked as...