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• Ilkley residents share concerns over climate change in street survey

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• New all-day café and wine bar set to open in Ilkley this September

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• Ambulance called after woman suffers fall at Bolton Abbey

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• Tracy Beaker author announced for 2026 Ilkley Literature Festival

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• Ilkley Pride announces packed programme of events ahead of festive Christmas celebration

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