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Addingham Gala Festival returns on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th July and this year's theme is 'Out of this World'. Taking place over two days in the village, Friday consists of live music from 6pm, with a bar courtesy of The Swan, along with lots of food outlets and games for the kids. Saturday, the 'Out of this World' themed parade will head down Main Street from 12pm, ending at the Gala field, which will host lots of exciting things to do, including a dog agility display,

Linda Wellings, Tamila Salimdjanova, Yuanfan Yang Concert pianist, Yuanfan Feng, hosted the Waterman Piano Recital in the Winter Garden, Ilkley on Wednesday 10th June 2026. Geoffrey Mogridge has written this review. This is the 4th annual recital promoted by Wharfedale Festival of Piano to celebrate the legacy of Dame Fanny Waterman (1920-2020). Fanny founded the famous Leeds International Piano Competition back in 1961. Her life was dedicated to the nurturing of young and be

Six firefighters, including James and Adrian based at Ilkley, will join members of the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association (UWFRA) for one of the region's most demanding fundraising challenges next Saturday, 27 June, and they're not making it easy for themselves. The firefighters will complete the Wharfedale Three Peaks Challenge in full fire kit and breathing apparatus, while three UWFRA volunteers carry a rescue stretcher across 17 miles of Yorkshire Dales terrain. The

[Photo: Fusion Chocolate] Fusion Chocolate in Ilkley has been crowned a winner in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026. The annual awards, which celebrate the very best independent businesses across the UK, attracted almost half a million votes this year and reached an audience of around 14 million people nationwide. Now in their 13th year, the Muddy Stilettos Awards recognise standout local businesses across a wide range of lifestyle categories, from hospitality and retail to wel

Seddon and Davison have announced its Ilkley store will close in July. After nearly three years in Ilkley. the Independent homeware, decor and interior styling store say it will concentrate on its Harrogate store. The final day of trading on The Grove Promenade will be Saturday 11 July. Extending their thanks to their valued customers, a spokesperson for Seddon and Davison said: "It is hard to believe that we opened our doors to customers in Ilkley nearly three years ago now

A man has been arrested after being found is possession of a large quantity of 'deal bags' in Ilkley. On the evening of Friday 12 June 2026, officers from Keighley Neighbourhood Policing Team 3 were on patrol in Ilkley when a male was seen to carry out a suspected drug deal. A spokesperson said: "Upon arresting the male, an initial search found him to be in possession of a large quantity of deal bags containing suspected ecstasy tablets. However this was not before he had bee

The local community is invited to a Great Get Together event happening at The Ilkley Market on The Grove this Saturday between 12pm and 3pm. Events are happening all around the country organised by The Jo Cox Foundation and organisers say it is a chance to celebrate what makes Ilkley such a lovely community, and also to meet new people, chat with neighbours, and spend time together in the heart of town. A spokesperson for The Ilkley Market said: "It is not about making it a b

Thomas Hardy's Ilkley will open on Friday 26 June A new Irish bar will open in Ilkley later this month in the former Yard premises. Thomas Hardy’s Irish Bar, who already have a site in Horsforth, have announced they are currently refurbishing the premises to the rear of Brook Street and will open on Friday 26 June. One main change will be using the front entrance, as appose to the side door, and the addition of a small stage area for live entertainment. There will be a pool

The Ticket Office will host the Ilkley Pride after party As Ilkley Pride prepares to welcome the community for its annual celebration on Saturday 27 June, organisers are paying tribute to the local hospitality venues whose ongoing support helps make Pride possible both during the event itself and throughout the year. This year's celebrations have once again highlighted the important role local businesses play in creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ people and their

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Seven homes planned on fields off the junction of the A65 and Main Street in Addingham [Image: planning.bradford.gov.uk] Plans have been submitted to Bradford Council for a seven property development on the edge of Addingham. The applicant and landowner is Jaycee Estates LLP, and the site covers two fields off Main Street and close to the A65 Addingham bypass, Currently used for the grazing and stabling of two horses, the Design & Assess Statement within the application says

Ilkley Cycle Races return on Friday 3 July The organisers of the Ilkley Cycle Races have announced the full race programme for the 2026 event, which returns to the streets of Ilkley on Friday 3 July. Now firmly established as one of the highlights of the British town-centre racing calendar, the Ilkley Cycle Races will once again bring together elite riders, emerging talent and thousands of spectators for an evening of high-speed racing on the town's challenging 1.5km circuit