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Nick Hancock is joined by Natalie, Josh and George from theatre company Forget About the Dog ahead of their big production at Harrogate Grammar School! The team have created ‘Happy Place’ – a thought-provoking yet funny play that follows four strangers in a world where happiness is commodified.

Bombastic characters, puppetry and original live music – your ‘Happy Place’ awaits…

The team talk writing the story during lockdown, why having more time during the pandemic has changed the story and why performing at Harrogate Grammar is extra special for one of the team!

Nick Hancock has been along to the newly redeveloped 'Crimple' in Harrogate to chat to Food & Beverage Director Zak Jones!

Zak tells us all about the new restaurant and food hall, the ideas behind the project, why he wanted to get involved, what his vision is going forward and what type of people they're looking to take on...

Nick Hancock is joined by special guest TV presenter Martin Hughes Games ahead of his appearance at Harrogate's Royal Hall next month!

Martin talks about the story behind his move into television and previews his talk in Harrogate next month - including a revealing story about a leech in an unwanted place...

Nick Hancock is joined by local legend Paul Cording from North Yorkshire Police ahead of the Great North Run this weekend!

Paul is running for Team Arrow, who are fundraising for Martin House Children's Hospice based in Boston Spa.

We talk about whether he's ready, his past experiences of the event and why Martin House is a charity close to his heart.

Nick Hancock is joined by Jamie Hullah, Chairman of the Wetherby Business Association, for a chat about all things Wetherby!

As the new Chairman, Jamie is aiming to 'reinvigorate' the organisation and how it supports the town, including introducing a new app to allow businesses to offer deals and offers to customers.

Jamie also talks about wanting to be heavily involved in Wetherby's various community activities, including Christmas lights and local bonfires.

Nick Hancock is joined by Nick Smith, Director of the Harrogate Flower Show, for an exclusive preview of this year's event!

The show is moving to its new location at Newby Hall this year, so Nick tells us all about the thinking behind the decision, what visitors can expect, whether the usual fan-favourites will be back and why they're able to attract visitors from further afield...

Nick Hancock welcomes Kim Johnston, Director at CityFibre, to talk about some exciting developments to broadband in Harrogate, Knaresborough and eventually Ripon!

We talk about what changes will be made, how this will affect residents, a change in internet habits due to the pandemic and the goal of CityFibre - to make broadband so reliable it becomes 'boring!'

Nick Hancock chats to the team behind the most ambitious project in the 121-year history of Harrogate Theatre - 'Our Gate'! Writer Rachel Halliwell and Director Amie Burns Walker tell us all about the new six-day production including why they believe the timing is perfect, the importance of putting on an immersive experience, the logistics of various locations and the pair also give a few hints at what audiences can expect to see.

Nick Hancock welcomes Ben Crick from the Yorkshire Symphonic Orchestra ahead of their highly anticipated performance at The Great Yorkshire Proms!

The orchestra are joining Aled Jones MBE and various other performers at Harewood House and Ben tells us how it feels to be back performing in front of a live audience and previews the event next month.

Nick Hancock is joined by Harriet Stainton, the Marketing Manager at Eden Camp Modern History Museum! This one is for the parents who are struggling for ideas when it comes to summer holiday days out, as Harriet tells us all about the fun and educational things that the WWII museum has to offer. The large Second World War-related museum near Malton occupies a former WWII prisoner-of-war camp of 33 huts, and Harriet tells us all about how visitors can experience the sights, sounds and smells of wartime Britain.