Local news from Thursday, May 21st, 2026
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Dine-in celebration with Ilkley charity Outside the Box
Tickets are now on sale for a very special dining event at Outside the Box, Ilkley’s Café of the Year 2025, on Saturday 20 June.
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Free digital stop smoking support offered to local residents
Smokers in Ilkley and West Yorkshire are being offered access to a free app to help them quit.
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Ilkley firefighters to tackle Wharfedale Three Peaks in full kit!
Ilkley firefighters James and Adrian, will tackle the Wharfedale Three Peaks in full kit next month, raising funds for mountain rescue and firefighter charities.
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In demand pianist to perform at Waterman Piano Recital
This year’s Waterman Piano Recital, part of the Wharfedale Festival of Performing Arts, features Tamila Salimdjanova, a concert pianist from Uzbekistan.
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Baton for Yorkshire passes through Ilkley
The Baton for Yorkshire arrived in Ilkley this week, part of We Walk for Yorkshire, the annual walking fundraising campaign from Yorkshire Cancer Research.
Today's weather
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IlkleySunny
High: 24°C | Low: 10°C
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