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Imogen Clark reviews The Addams Family on stage until Saturday at the King's Hall in Ilkley. There is a moment early in Upstagers' new production of The Addams Family when ghostly figures start drifting through the auditorium before the curtain has even gone up, unsettling audience members in their seats and setting the tone for a night that never really lets up from there. By the time the full company launches into the opening number, it is already clear this is a show with

One Tivoli Place Guest House wins Best Breakfast of the Year [Photos; AA] One Tivoli Place Guest House is celebrating after winning Best Breakfast of the Year at the 2026 AA B&B Awards, while The Penny Bun in Askwith has been crowned Inn of the Year for England. The awards are organised by AA Hotel & Hospitality Services and celebrate the very best of the UK independent short stay sector. One Tivoli Place in Ilkley, owned by Rika Mitchell, specializes in authentic Japanese cu

Ilkley Manor House’s Summer Makers’ Fair returns this month offering a weekend of creativity, community and craftsmanship. The fair will welcome visitors into the manor house historic courtyard in Castle Yard on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July, for a weekend celebrating independent makers, artists and creative talent. Set against the backdrop of the Grade I listed Ilkley Manor House, the Summer Makers’ Fair offers visitors the chance to browse and buy directly from artists and

With yet another heatwave expected this week, Ilkley Town Council would like to remind people that Ilkley has a public water refill station available in the town, enabling residents and visitors to fill their water bottles free of charge. The refill station, which was set up by the Council in 2025, is available at the South Hawksworth Street Car Park, located on the north wall of the public conveniences, facing the car park. The Town Council hopes that the availability of the

Ilkley Town Council is once again delighted to support free Play in the Park sessions for residents and visitors throughout the summer holidays. Organised by Bradford Council’s Community Play and Activities Development Service, these weekly sessions are led by experienced and qualified staff, offering children a wide range of fun and engaging activities. Held in Ilkley’s Riverside Park, Play in the Park offers something for everyone. Activities include bouncy castles (with se

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Bus services to and from Ilkley will be disrupted on Sunday due to the Ilkley Marathon Buses will be unable to run to or from Ilkley on Sunday morning 12th July due to road closures for the Ilkley Half Marathon, so services will be diverted or truncated accordingly. Service 62 to/from Keighley will only run between Addingham, Moor Park Way and Keighley until around 1330 when the normal service will start. Service 862 will however run normally at 0835 from Keighley to Ilkley,

The Class of 1966 arrive for their 60-year reunion Did you attend Ilkley Grammar School? The school is creating an alumni network of pass students and needs your help. In June, Ilkley Grammar School [IGS] welcomed a group of 16 former pupils back to their old school to mark 60 years since leaving in 1966. The alumni were welcomed by Deputy Headteacher Jamie Gutch and enjoyed a guided tour of the school, giving them the opportunity to reflect on both cherished memories and

Peter Mate who sadly passed away at the weekend The organisers of Ilkley Live have dedicated this weekend's music festival to Ilkley stalwart Peter Mate who died on Sunday. A well know face around Ilkley, Peter Mate was a member of Rotary Club of Ilkley Wharfedale and would often been seen around town helping with community projects and events. Peter was also a member of Ilkley u3a, where his love of live music shone being a member of the Tappers, a musical collective with th

Ilkley Half Marathon and 5K returns on Sunday [12 July] With less than one week to go until Sunday 12th July, excitement is building across Wharfedale as runners, supporters, and local communities prepare for one of the region’s most scenic and anticipated road races – the Ilkley Half Marathon. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales, the Ilkley Half Marathon & 5K returns this Sunday, bringing together thousands of participants for a challenging and rewarding

Members of the IWRC and charity & community groups Ilkley Wharfedale Rotary Club have made donations to twelve local charities after their Great Ilkley Duck Race in April raised £13,650. Representatives of the charities gathered at the Club’s usual meeting place at the Riverside Hotel in Ilkley recently to celebrate receiving their donations and were thanked by Club President Derek Richards for all they do for the town.: “We have some remarkable charities that put in a lot of

Starting line for the Ilkley Cycle Races [Photos: Colin Williams] Friday 3rd July saw the biggest and most electric edition yet of the Ilkley Cycle Races, with more riders, more spectators, and a louder atmosphere than ever before as the town centre transformed into a high-speed circuit of elite cycling and community celebration. Thousands lined the streets to witness fast-paced racing across multiple categories, with fierce competition and standout performances defining an u