Sexual health services
A new sexual health clinic has just opened in #CrossHills near #Skipton and more clinics are due to open in other parts of #NorthYorkshire soon. Stray FM has been speaking to Dr Catherine Shire from YorSexualHealth which provides the service.
5m Oct 06, 2016
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World Mental Health Day
We're being encouraged to make small changes to our lifestyles and behaviour to improve our mental health and well-being. It's part of a campaign launched to coincide with #WorldMentalHealthDay. Stray FM has been speaking to Inspector Bill Scott from North Yorkshire Police which is supporting the campaign.
5m Oct 06, 2016
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Parking charges increased
On-street parking charges are going to be increased in #Harrogate. The plans have been approved after a review of charges in towns across #NorthYorkshire in an effort to encourage visitors to use off-street car parks and reduce congestion. County Councillor Don Mackenzie has been telling Stray FM more about the proposals.
6m Oct 06, 2016
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Ripon Museum Trust
#Ripon Museum Trust has secured more than £400,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to take over the city's workhouse site from the county council. Stray FM has been finding out more from chairman Richard Taylor.
7m Sep 30, 2016
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Darley village shop
People in #Darley near #Harrogate have joined forces to open a village shop. They've raised money themselves and managed to secure funding in the form of grants. Stray FM has been speaking to project manager Helen Flynn.
6m Sep 30, 2016
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Stronger communities
Communities in #Harrogate and #Craven are now playing a greater role in delivering services such as libraries and support for elderly people. Stray FM has been finding out more from Marie-Ann Jackson, who is head of the county council's Stronger Communities project.
7m Sep 30, 2016
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Search for teachers
The search is on for more teachers in #NorthYorkshire. To help meet demand, the county council and schools are working together on a project called 'Inspire Lead Teach'. Stray FM has been finding out more from HR adviser Keeley Metcalfe and Richard Upton, who is a teacher at St Aidan's High School in #Harrogate.
7m Sep 30, 2016
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Nidderdale Show highlights vital services
County Councillor John Fort has been telling Stray FM that the #Nidderdale Show is an ideal event to promote services which people wouldn't otherwise know about.
3m Sep 20, 2016
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Nidderdale Plus at Nidderdale Show
A charity called Nidderdale Plus is now running the library and tourist information service in #PateleyBridge. Stray FM has spoken to partnership manager Katy Penn during a visit to the #Nidderdale Show.
4m Sep 20, 2016
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Search for more foster carers
#NorthYorkshire's fostering service has been at the #Nidderdale Show as part of its campaign to recruit more carers. Stray FM spoke to project manager Wendy Merry.
4m Sep 20, 2016
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Plain cigarette packaging
All #tobacco products must now be sold in standardised packaging. There's a one-year transitional period for selling existing stock. Stray FM has been speaking to Scott Crosby from Public Health England, Amanda Gaines from Smokefreelife North Yorkshire and David Miller from North Yorkshire Trading Standards.
8m Sep 16, 2016
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Stoptober
#Smoking is still the biggest preventable cause of ill health and early death in #NorthYorkshire, killing over 1,000 people in the county every year. To help reduce the figures, smokers are being urged to quit as part of the #Stoptober challenge. Stray FM has been speaking to Scott Crosby from Public Health England, Amanda Gaines from Smokefreelife North Yorkshire and David Miller from North Yo...
6m Sep 16, 2016
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Nidderdale Show
Thousands of people will soon be descending on #PateleyBridge for the #Nidderdale Show. County Councillor John Fort is among those who will be visiting and he's given Stray FM a preview of the event.
4m Sep 09, 2016
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NHS Health Checks
People aged over 40 in #NorthYorkshire are being encouraged to have a free NHS Health Check. Graeme Morgan, from service provider Ice Creates, has been telling Stray FM more about the scheme.
4m Sep 09, 2016
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Craven Discovery Days
A series of Discovery Days are being run across #Craven to help identify and solve issues in towns and villages. Marion Tweed-Rycroft, who is Stronger Communities Delivery Manager, has been telling Stray FM more about the project.
6m Sep 09, 2016
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No Wrong Door
A pioneering project in #NorthYorkshire is changing young people's lives. No Wrong Door supports those in care until they're ready to live on their own. Stray FM has been finding out more from Janice Nicholson, Residential and Edge of Care Service Manager, and Martin Kelly who is Head of Children and Young People's Resources.
7m Sep 09, 2016
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Holiday at Home
Older residents from the #Ripon area have enjoyed a summer holiday without even packing a suitcase. It's partly thanks to a £1,000 grant from #NorthYorkshire County Council's Stronger Communities programme. The Holiday at Home scheme has been run in churches across the country, but this is the first time that the Ripon and Lower Dales Methodist Circuit has staged an event. Stray FM has been spe...
8m Sep 02, 2016
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Illicit tobacco
Illicit tobacco is one of the many issues which keep #NorthYorkshire's Trading Standards service busy. David Miller has been telling Stray FM what officers are doing to stub out the problem.
5m Sep 02, 2016
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Sensory garden
Youngsters at the #Nidderdale Children's Resource Centre in #Killinghall near #Harrogate are benefiting from a new sensory garden. Staff were approached by landscape gardener Lorna Batchelor. who is the mum of a child who has short breaks there. Stray FM has been speaking to Steve Olden and Jane Clark from the centre.
3m Aug 19, 2016
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No Wrong Door
#NorthYorkshire County Council is looking for people with a spare bedroom who can support young people in care until they're ready to live on their own. It's part of a pioneering project called No Wrong Door. Stray FM has been finding out more from County Councillor Janet Sanderson.
3m Aug 19, 2016
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Superfast broadband and life-saving equipment
Extra funding is being made available for superfast broadband in #NorthYorkshire. Stray FM has been finding out more from County Councillor Don Mackenzie, who has also secured funding for a new defibrillator in #Harrogate.
5m Aug 19, 2016
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School debating competition
One primary school in #Harrogate has been rated as outstanding for the debating skills of its pupils. Children from Rossett Acre took part in a countywide competition and were named the winners. Stray FM joined them in class to discuss the hot topic of climate change.
8m Aug 19, 2016
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Healthier Choices
Businesses selling #food are being encouraged to join a scheme called Healthier Choices. It's part of a campaign to help improve our eating habits and also reduce levels of obesity in #NorthYorkshire. Stray FM has been speaking to Trading Standards officer David Miller.
3m Aug 19, 2016
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Harrogate parking charges
Plans to introduce Sunday charges for on-street parking in #Harrogate have been approved. The charges will apply between 10am and 6pm, and are expected to be in place from 1 October. Stray FM has been finding out more from County Councillor Don Mackenzie.
5m Aug 19, 2016
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Sun protection
Jo Boutflower, from North Yorkshire's Trading Standards service, has some important advice on what to look out for when choosing sun cream and clothes.
4m Aug 12, 2016
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Tarmac gangs
North Yorkshire's Trading Standards service is urging everyone to be on their guard against cold-calling tarmac gangs. It follows complaints from farmers who agreed to have work carried out on their drives and yards. Stray FM has been finding out more from Ruth Andrews, who is Head of Investigations and Safeguarding.
4m Aug 12, 2016
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Parking charges, roadworks and Tadcaster Bridge
North Yorkshire County Council is due to make a final decision on introducing Sunday parking charges in #Harrogate. County Councillor Don Mackenzie has been updating Stray FM on this project, as well as roadworks and a major project to repair the flood-damaged #Tadcaster Bridge.
6m Aug 12, 2016
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Child Sexual Exploitation
Stray FM has been finding out how North Yorkshire Police is tackling Child Sexual Exploitation. Lisa Darvill joined officers for a special evening operation in #Skipton.
9m Aug 12, 2016
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E-books and audio books
If you're a bookworm and a technology buff, you could combine the two by downloading an e-book or e-audio book. Lee Taylor, from #NorthYorkshire's library service has been telling Stray FM more.
4m Aug 05, 2016
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Adult learning
More adults in #NorthYorkshire are being encouraged to learn a new skill. Kevin Jeffrey, from the Adult Learning and Skills Service, has been telling Stray FM what's on offer.
6m Aug 05, 2016
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Harrogate tinnitus support group
A special event is being organised in #Harrogate to help raise awareness of tinnitus. It's often described as "ringing in the ears", but several sounds can be heard, including buzzing, humming and whistling. The condition can also be associated with problems such as vertigo, which causes a spinning sensation. Lianne Taylor, who set up the Yorkshire Spinners support group, has been telling Stray...
7m Aug 05, 2016
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Safeguarding children
After several high-profile cases of child sexual exploitation across the country, what's being done to try and prevent it happening in #NorthYorkshire? Stray FM has been finding out more from Dallas Frank, who is manager of the Safeguarding Children Board.
5m Aug 05, 2016
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Farming Community Network
For the last 15 years, North Yorkshire's Trading Standards officers have been working with a charity called the Farming Community Network to help farmers who run into problems. Stray FM has been speaking to the charity's local co-ordinator, Helen Benson, and Divisional Trading Standards Officer Angela Lacy.
6m Jul 29, 2016
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Support for young carers
There are 700,000 young carers in the UK, but what support is available to them? Stray FM has been speaking to Samantha Richardson, from Action for Children, along with 10-year-olds Lucy Bannister and Connor Rainbow.
11m Jul 29, 2016
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Safe places
A network of 'safe places' has been set up across North Yorkshire, where people can go for help if they're feeling anxious or at risk. The county council has established the scheme, along with district councils, North Yorkshire Police, the voluntary sector, travel organisations and pharmacies. Sue Lear, Abigail Burns and Katie Flint have been telling Stray FM more about the project.
9m Jul 29, 2016
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Mental health support
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.
6m Jul 29, 2016
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Your County with North Yorkshire County Council - 24/07/16
We hear about the 'Memories of 66' project involving children in #Harrogate. Craven Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre is offering a free weight management programme. Find out how to help young people in foster care.
21m Jul 25, 2016
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Short break fostering
Hilary Griffiths, from North Yorkshire's fostering team, explains why short break carers are needed.
5m Jul 22, 2016
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Memories of 1966 - Sporting Memories Network
Tony Jameson-Allen, who is co-founder and director of the Sporting Memories Network, talks about the importance of their project involving St Robert's Catholic Primary School in #Harrogate.
2m Jul 22, 2016
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Memories of 1966 - children quiz older people
Pupils at St Robert's Catholic Primary School in #Harrogate have been quizzing a group of older people about their memories of 1966, when England hosted and won the World Cup. It's part of a project being run by the Sporting Memories Network, which helps people affected by loneliness, depression and dementia by bringing them together to discuss their love of sport. We hear from some of the chil...
3m Jul 22, 2016
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Craven weight management programme
North Yorkshire County Council has provided funding to support a 12-week weight management programme at #Craven Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre in #Skipton. We've been finding out more from gym manager Neil Harrison and gym user Kerry McMullan.
7m Jul 22, 2016
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Your County with North Yorkshire County Council - 17/07/16
Find out why North Yorkshire County Council has been rated as one of the best local authorities in Britain. We speak to the Harrogate youngsters who like a good debate. We also hear about the special fostering service for teenagers.
29m Jul 15, 2016
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Your County with North Yorkshire County Council - 10/07/16
Listen to the very latest from North Yorkshire County Council.
25m Jul 08, 2016
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Your County with North Yorkshire County Council - 03/07/16
Listen to the very latest from North Yorkshire County Council.
23m Jul 01, 2016
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Your County with North Yorkshire County Council - 26/06/16
Listen to the very latest from North Yorkshire County Council.
28m Jun 27, 2016
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Your County with North Yorkshire County Council - 19/06/16
Listen to the very latest from North Yorkshire County Council.
27m Jun 17, 2016
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Your County with North Yorkshire County Council - 12/06/16
Listen to the very latest from North Yorkshire County Council.
32m Jun 09, 2016
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Your County with North Yorkshire County Council - 05/06/16
A special edition focusing on Carers Week.
30m Jun 02, 2016
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Your County with North Yorkshire County Council - 29/05/16
Listen to the very latest from North Yorkshire County Council.
30m May 27, 2016
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Your County with North Yorkshire County Council - 22-05-16
Listen to the very latest from North Yorkshire County Council.
35m May 20, 2016
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