Communities across #NorthYorkshire are coming together to run their local libraries. Many of them already have management groups in place and are recruiting volunteers before taking over branches next year. Stray FM has been speaking to Julie Blaisdale from the library service.

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.

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.

#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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

#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 Yorkshire Trading Standards.

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.

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.

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 speaking to Diane Gaskill, a lay pastoral worker for the elderly, and Liz Meade who is the Stronger

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 FM more about the event.

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.