Local news from Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
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Coming soon to the Ilkley Playhouse stage
Plan your next visit to Ilkley Playhouse, we take a look at the latest what's on guide.
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Former Ilkley Mayor standing for Liberal Democrats in Bradford elections
Bradford Liberal Democrats have announced their candidate. Mark Stidworthy, for the Ilkley and Addingham Ward in the Bradford Council elections on 7 May.
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New Litter Awards to recognise local environmental heroes
The new Thomas Black Local Litter Awards aim to recognise volunteers, groups and businesses improving our local environment and celebrate efforts in litter clearing, conservation and community engagement.
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Local runners take on the London Marathon to support Children’s Charity
Two dedicated fundraisers, Joe Gaughan and Simon Horsfall, are preparing to take on the iconic London Marathon this year in support of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity.
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A true sporting legend comes to King’s Hall Ilkley
Nicknamed Billy Whizz after ‘the fastest boy in the world’-as depicted in the Beano Comic, Leeds born Jason Robinson OBE is coming to Ilkley on Tuesday 12 May 2026.



