Local news from Thursday, April 16th, 2026
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Wharfedale Fine Cheeses to open shop in Ilkley
A new specialist cheese shop is set to open in Ilkley this weekend, adding to the town’s independent retail offering.
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Over 90% of families receiving first choice primary school
Thousands of families across the Bradford district, including Ilkley, Addingham and Burley-in-Wharfedale, have received their school offers today on National Offer Day.
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Plans for new smaller Starbucks sign after unauthorised totem removal
Plans to install a new sign for international coffee giant Starbucks at its Ilkley branch have been submitted after it was forced to remove a previous advertising totem.



