HARROGATE has long been favoured by kings and aristocrats, duchesses and dowagers.

But this must be the first time the town has been lauded by pop-singing Transylvanian twins.

In an odd twist of fate, it turns out the Cheeky Girls used to visit Harrogate with their stepfather.

They used to dine out in its restaurants and, judging by their modern appearance, could benefit from a square Yorkshire meal again.

Harrogate, they say, would be the location for their dream home.

But what would the neighbours think of residents whose catchphrase is "touch my bum"?

Updated: 10:32 Thursday, March 11, 2004