Local news from Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
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Lord Mayor and Leader of Bradford Council decided at chaotic meeting
Bradford Council held its Annual Meeting today in City Hall, this is the first Full Council meeting following the elections held on 7 May 2026.
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Applications invited for Ilkley Town Council grants scheme
Community organisations in Ilkley and Ben Rhydding are being invited to apply for grants of up to £3,000 as part of Ilkley Town Council's grant scheme.
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Strong demand locally for quality property management
Dacre, Son & Hartley, the Ilkley-headquartered estate agent, says it has doubled the number of rental homes it manages in the past 12 months.
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Zip the Cow is back with a brand‑new ‘mooon‑lit’ experience
Thrill‑seekers are invited to take on a high‑speed zip wire challenge over Ilkley Moor this summer, with a new option to Zip the Cow by twilight in a special ‘mooon‑lit’ session.
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Ilkley clinch promotion to the National Division in style
Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club have been promoted to the National Division, the premier league of club tennis in the UK.
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Ilkley Pride launches parent support group
On Sunday 31 May Ilkley Pride and Diversity Group will begin running a regular parent support group, Apples & Acorns.
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Free family Open Day at Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club
Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club has announced a free Family Open Day, 1pm until 4pm, on Saturday 6 June, ahead of the Lexus Ilkley Open which starts the following day.
Today's weather
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IlkleySunny intervals
High: 24°C | Low: 12°C
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Graeme Clark - Wet Wet WetWet Wet Wet bass player Graeme Clark on the band's upcoming gig in Ilkley.
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