Local news from Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
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Moorfield school invites all to Turner Prize inspired Art Exhibition
Moorfield School will open its doors on Thursday to give Ilkley residents a chance to view its Turner Prize Inspired Art Exhibition!
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Silsden gardeners get ready for Open Gardens Weekend
This year's Silsden Open Gardens weekend is on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June, giving garden enthusiasts a chance to explore around gardens, including those of Ecology Building Society’s Head Office.
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Solstice runners raise £25,000 for Sue Ryder
From the rolling hills of Yorkshire to coastal trails in Turkey, runners across the globe marked the longest day of the year by taking part in the Sue Ryder Solstice Saunter - raising over £25,000 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.
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Community goes quackers for Burley-in-Wharfedale Duck Race
A flock of racing yellow ducks took to the River Wharfe last Sunday [21 June] as the annual Burley-in-Wharfedale Duck Race returned to the village.
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Amber heat warning issued for West Yorkshire
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for extreme heat covering West Yorkshire, with the alert running from Wednesday night through Thursday.
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Ilkley town centre offices could be converted into accommodation
Bradford Council has made a planning application seeking permission to convert existing office accommodation on the first floor of Dalesway House into residential apartments.



