Local news from Thursday, April 9th, 2026
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Conservative candidates announced for Ilkley & Addingham
Conservative candidates Richard Downey, Andrew Loy, and Jane Sellers have been selected to stand in the Ilkley & Addingham ward in the Bradford Council elections on Thursday 7th May.
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Calls for a referendum into water industry ownership from Ilkley clean river campaigners
Feargal Sharkey joins Ilkley Clean River group in calling for a referendum to bring the water industry into public ownership.
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Police seek public help after £23k worth of goods stolen
Police have issued images of a suspected shoplifter they would like to identify following a spate of thefts from shops including Boots in Ilkley.
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Ilkley MP says fireworks consultation must lead to action
Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has urged the Government to take decisive action on fireworks regulation after reports a national consultation on tougher laws is set to be launched.



