Local news from Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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Clayful in Ilkley to close and go mobile
The owners of Clayful in the Moors Shopping Centre have announced their decision to close the shop.
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Two Leeds Utd legends to share stories at King’s Hall Ilkley
Leeds United fans are invited to a special live event at King’s Hall, Ilkley on Tuesday 29 September, as former strikers Jermaine Beckford and Michael Bridges take the stage for an evening of memories, laughter and football insight.
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Ilkley women take on 300-mile Highlands to Hadrian's Wall charity ride
A group of eight friends from Ilkley are preparing to take on an extraordinary endurance challenge this spring — cycling over 300 miles, on and off road, across some of the UK’s toughest terrain to raise vital funds for two deeply personal causes.
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Ilkley footballing Super Vets face Republic of Ireland
Ilkley Towns AFC's Super Vets are back in international action this weekend when its Over-55s face Republic of Ireland Over-55s on Sunday, 10 May, kicking off at 2pm.



