Local news from Saturday, July 18th, 2026
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Thrill-seekers fly high for Sue Ryder at annual Zip the Cow fundraiser
Last weekend, 246 high flying fundraisers zipped the famous ‘Cow & Calf’ in Ilkley, raising £35,000 for palliative, end-of-life care and grief support charity, Sue Ryder.
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Yorkshire Water to begin 4 week project on A65 Skipton Road later this month
Yorkshire Water will begin essential connection works on Monday 27 July at the junction of A65 Skipton Road and Victoria Avenue in Ilkley.
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Concerns over delays to Steeton and Silsden footbridge
Concerns have been raised over the seeming lack of progress on a major infrastructure scheme to link Steeton and Silsden, despite funding being approved.
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Council to get tougher on houses who leave bin bags next to their wheelie bins
Bradford Council is set to get tougher on households who leave bin bags next to their wheelie bins.
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Man jailed for killing 'much-loved' Ilkley man through dangerous driving
A man who admitted killing an Ilkley cyclist as he tried to overtake on Denton Road has been jailed for 10 years and five months.
Today's weather
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