County Councillor John Fort has been telling Stray FM about preparations for big events in #PateleyBridge, including the Tour de Yorkshire and Nidderdale Show.

#NorthYorkshire Trading Standards officers are asking everyone to be on their guard against #online #dating #scams. It follows reports of some people sharing personal information and losing significant amounts of money. Jo Boutflower, from Trading Standards, has been telling Stray FM what to look out for.

Richard Webb, Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services, has been telling Stray FM about the council's work to provide extra care facilities and recruit more staff.

Some of the biggest challenges this year are going to be in health and social care. Richard Webb, Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services, has been telling Stray FM what the council is doing to meet those challenges.

With many people hitting the January sales, #NorthYorkshire's Trading Standards officers are reminding everyone to know their rights when it comes to buying things and returning them. Jo Boutflower is from the team and has some top tips.

#NorthYorkshire County Council is supporting a campaign to raise awareness of potholes and the state of the nation's roads. National Pothole Day is led by Street Repairs, a national fault reporting system which is encouraging everyone to report outstanding potholes. County Councillor Don Mackenzie has been telling Stray FM how the council is tackling the problem.

#NorthYorkshire County Council is working on the next phase of a project to roll out superfast broadband and is also calling on mobile phone companies to improve coverage. County Councillor Don Mackenzie has given Stray FM an update on both projects.

#Darley near #Harrogate has got its post office back. The new service has opened alongside a village shop and café. Stray FM has been finding out more from project manager Helen Flynn.

County Councillor Don Mackenzie has been telling Stray FM about plans for a relief road, traffic modelling and improvements to major junctions in #Harrogate.

#NorthYorkshire County Council is taking steps to address challenges in the care sector, including an ageing population, increasing demand for services and difficulties in recruiting and retaining the right staff. #Harrogate-based company Continued Care is helping to tackle those issues and Stray FM has been finding out more from director Samantha Harrison.

Libraries in #NorthYorkshire are making a difference to people's mental health. They have collections of books which provide help and advice on things like dementia and also offer support sessions. Stray FM has been finding out more from team leader Nigel Prince.

Unaccompanied child asylum seekers are getting support from a special centre in the #Harrogate area until they find somewhere to live. Martin Kelly explains what #NorthYorkshire County Council is doing to secure longer-term accommodation for the youngsters.

Local businesses and other organisations in #Nidderdale are getting ready for the Christmas period. County Councillor John Fort has been telling Stray FM about some of the events planned.

A new scheme is proving popular with businesses selling food. Healthier Choices is part of a campaign to help improve our eating habits and also reduce levels of obesity in #NorthYorkshire. Stray FM has been finding out more from Trading Standards officer David Miller.

People aged 40 to 74 are being encouraged to take up the offer of free NHS Health Checks. #NorthYorkshire public health consultant Rachel Richards has been telling Stray FM why they're particularly important ahead of winter.

County Councillor Clare Wood has been telling Stray FM why a #dementia congress in #Harrogate is such an important part of the strategy to improve support for people affected by the condition.

One of the biggest hurdles to overcome with #dementia is the stigma attached to it. As well as providing support, #Ripon charity Dementia Forward is working hard to improve everyone's understanding. Stray FM has been speaking to Chief Executive Jill Quinn.

Stray FM has been hearing how #dementia affects both the person with the condition and their family.

#Harrogate has hosted a #dementia congress to highlight what is being done to help people affected by the condition. 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 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.