It's five years since the West #Harrogate household #waste #recycling centre opened. Joanne Kearney, Waste Contracts Manager at #NorthYorkshire County Council, and Ben Ralph, Area Supervisor for contractor Keir, have been telling Stray FM how much of a difference the centre has made since 2011.

Dyneley House Surgery in #Skipton has been rated as 'outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission. Inspectors say the GPs and staff have demonstrated a real commitment to their patients. Practice Manager Antony Radley has been telling Stray FM what they're doing to improve services.

#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.

A #dementia congress has been organised in #Harrogate to highlight what is being done to help people affected by the condition. It's bringing together those with the condition, their carers, and health and social care professionals. Stray FM has been finding out more from Mike Rudd, who is Head of Commissioning for Older People's Services at #NorthYorkshire County Council.

#NorthYorkshire's libraries are giving everyone the chance to explore new activities as part of this year's Family Learning Festival. It's the biggest annual celebration of its kind in the UK and is running until 30 October. Hazel Smith, from the library service, has been telling Stray FM more about the event.

A conference is being organised to help ensure that young people across #NorthYorkshire have their voice heard. It's part of a project called Youthvember and Stray FM has been finding out more from some of those involved.

#NorthYorkshire County Council is reviewing options for a relief road to help tackle congestion in #Harrogate. County Councillor Don Mackenzie has been telling Stray FM more about the plans.

#NorthYorkshire's Director of Public Health has released his annual report which makes key recommendations about healthy workplaces and building a healthy workforce. Doctor Lincoln Sargeant has been telling Stray FM how businesses could benefit long-term.