Local news from Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
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Yorkshire Water warn motorists to 'expect delays' from Monday
After ten weeks of delays on Skipton Road in Ilkley already this year, motorists face further disruption from Monday as Yorkshire Water start new 'major water work' on the same stretch of the A65.
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Ilkley BBC singer songwriter launches new album with jazz band
A singer songwriter from Ilkley, Siena Anderson, has launched a new album with her indie jazz band, ‘Phantom Bagman’ - and they are preparing for a gig in Leeds.
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Emergency climate briefing planned in Ilkley
The stark reality of what’s happening to the climate and natural world is the focus of a film to be shown to local VIPs and residents in Ilkley next week.
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Courtyard will be 'buzzing' for Ilkley Manor House Spring Fair
The Ilkley Manor House Spring Fair is back for its third year in the Courtyard on Saturday, 9 May.
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Residents urged to have their say on 7 May
Residents in Ilkley will choose three councillors to represent the Ilkley & Addingham ward on Bradford Council tomorrow.
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Ilkley Lido opens for summer this weekend
Ilkley Lido will make a splash as it officially re-opens for the summer season this Saturday, 9 May 2026.
Today's weather
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IlkleyLight rain shower
High: 13°C | Low: 6°C
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Graeme Clark - Wet Wet WetWet Wet Wet bass player Graeme Clark on the band's upcoming gig in Ilkley.
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