Local news from Friday, May 1st, 2026
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Countdown begins for 167th Great Yorkshire Show
The countdown is on for the 167th Great Yorkshire Show - and tickets are selling fast.
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Multi-million pound Kex Gill scheme enters final stages
Work on the multi-million pound highways scheme in North Yorkshire is entering the final stages of completion.
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Bookmark Project celebrates major milestone
Celebrities, authors and illustrators have come together again to support the 1st Burley Brownies bookmark project which is in its tenth year.
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Ilkley – a solar energy success story!
Local organisations have been taking advantage of the sun to reduce their energy bills.
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Plans for Addingham's most chaotic and hilarious day of the year
A brand new community event is coming to Addingham with giant inflatable, ridiculous games, competitive challenges and non-stop laughs.



