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WINNERS: Duck raffle replaces duck race due to lack of water!
Duck Race was replaced by a raffle due to lack of water in the river (Photo: Rotary Club of Ilkley Wharfedale) Due to a lack of water in...
2 hours ago


Moorland resilience programme for Ilkley moor nears completion
Joe Margetts from Moors for the Future Partnership checks on of the soil moisture probes funded by Friends of Ilkley Moor Friends of...
4 hours ago


Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks thank vital supporters
Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks thank its supporters The Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks (FOIRP) have thanked the many local...
3 days ago


Supercars and stunt shows set to wow carnival crowds!
The Vander Wheel of Death Show will headline Ilkley Carnival 2025 This year’s Ilkley Carnival showground will host a mix of entertainment...
4 days ago


Ilkley rugby players battle for glory in charity tournament
Players celebrate at last year’s charity rugby tournament [Photo: Nik Hartley] Coaches, parents and local businesses from the Ilkley area...
4 days ago


Wharfedale Scouts welcomes new Lead Volunteer
Toby Hammond has been appointed as the new County Lead Volunteer A familiar face in local Scouting has been chosen to take on the top...
5 days ago


New community cinema launches in Ilkley this month
Foley Films will launch with Small Things Like These A brand-new community cinema experience, Foley Films, is launching at the Clarke...
5 days ago

Your invite to Ilkley Civic Society events in April
The Church Institute which stood on Leeds Road Ilkley Civic Society (ICS) will be hosting two events this month, one being another...
5 days ago


Ilkley Chat Jobs Board: 15 April 2025
📋| ILKLEY CHAT JOBS BOARD |📋 15.04.25 every Tuesday with Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton - recruiting CareGivers to provide...
6 days ago


Ilkley Easter bus service changes
There will be changes to some local bus services over the Easter weekend, including the start of summer season DalesBus services into the...
7 days ago


Fire crews called to BBQ on Ilkley Moor
Fire crews in Ilkley were called to reports of a BBQ on Ilkley Moor at the weekend, the use of BBQs is prohibited along with camp fires,...
Apr 14


Ilkley Lido to celebrate 90 Years with community picnic and fun day
Ilkley Lido’s 90th Birthday Picnic is on 11 May Ilkley’s beloved Lido turns 90 in 2025, and this incredible milestone will be marked with...
Apr 14


Kim Edgar performs solo at Ilkley Manor House
Edinburgh-based pianist and songwriter Kim Edgar will perform at Ilkley Manor House [Photo: Alan Graham] On Friday 9th May at Ilkley...
Apr 12


New owners plan to restore Craiglands Hotel to its former grandeur
Following its sale, the hotel will now undergo a comprehensive and sensitive refurbishment, with the aim of repositioning it as a leading...
Apr 10


Ilkley’s Tesco to undergo a ‘refresh’ this month
Tesco in Ilkley to undergo a refresh from Monday 14 April The Tesco superstore in Ilkley is to undergo a “refresh” from 14th April to...
Apr 10


Ilkley & District Round Table grant supports life-changing children’s heart equipment
Members of Ilkley Round Table during the Ilkley Half Marathon setup Ilkley & District Round Table has awarded a generous grant of...
Apr 10


Next at Ilkley Playhouse, one of the greatest stories ever written
Polly Teale’s Bronte is the next play to open in the Wildman Studio (Photo: Charlie Swinbourne) The Ilkley Players will bring to life the...
Apr 10


Nell Bank Charitable Trust presented with King’s Award for Voluntary Service
The Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Mr Ed Anderson and the Chair of Nell Bank Charitable Trust, Adam Clark The Nell Bank Charitable...
Apr 9


What inspired the transformation of historic building in Ilkley?
Design Emporium have transformed part of the former Mortens building in Ilkley Meet the team behind the transformation of the historic...
Apr 9


Ilkley Town Hall to close for essential refurbishment
Ilkley Town Hall will be closing on Thursday 17th April for building works Ilkley Town Hall will be closing on Thursday 17th April whilst...
Apr 8
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