Stray FM News

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.

Stray FM's Beth Parsons has been chewing the fat with the celebrity chef.

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.

Meurig Raymond has urged Environment Secretary Liz Truss to keep backing farmers.

Liz Truss has been discussing the impact of the #Brexit vote with farmers.

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.

Lindis Percy marched against the Iraq war in 2003.

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.

Stray FM's tribute to the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice. #Somme100

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.