Harrogate Town AFC midfielder Brendan Kiernan visited local Mental Health charity Wellspring Therapy Centre in Harrogate recently to see the new extractor fan system that he donated after recognising their great work with people with mental health issues.

Find out more about what causes mould in your home and what its effects are for residents.

If you are having problems with mould on your walls or ceilings, it is important to remove it safely as quickly as possible to reduce risk to your health.

Improved ventilation in your home will help to reduce the concentration of pollen that can trigger hay fever, but opening a window simply allows more to enter the building

Around 10 million people in the UK suffer from Hay Fever, and unlike most people who look forward to spring and summer, people with hay fever face several months of misery as they battle with a severe allergic reaction to pollen

Many respiratory illnesses including asthma, allergies, and hay fever can be triggered by allergens in the home including mould spores, and house dust mites.

One of the leading ventilation manufacturers EnviroVent is marking Earth Day (22nd April) by donating 1,000 trees to be planted as part of its commitment to the environment, offsetting 300 tonnes of CO2.

According to the National Pollen Research Unit, air pollution in towns could cause the number of people with Hay Fever in the UK to double by 2040.

Asthma is often worsened by exposure to environments where there is a lot of dust or chemicals that can irritate the lungs and cause the airways to contract in response.