Stray FM News

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.

Sister Hailey Carroll explains why they're walking from Leeds to Skipton.

You won't believe this story!!

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.

Stray FM has spoken to Graham Taylor who is on the Spanish Island.

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.

#Harrogate Railway manager Lee Ashforth looks ahead to the weekend's game.

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.

#Ingleton attraction hit by heavy rain #YorkshireDales

Dramatic video footage shows water gushing through the visitor centre #YorkshireDales

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.