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All Saints Church This Easter Churches Together in Ilkley invite everyone to attend any of the churches in Ilkley for the many Easter services on offer.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Services were held at many churches on Palm Sunday and will continue on Maundy Thursday (April 2nd) which marks the night of the Last Supper.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Good Friday Services commemorate the crucifixion, suffering, and death of Jesus Christ with many churches offering Hot Cross Buns to worshippers and then on Easter Sunday all

Clip ’n Climb in Ilkley has been included in a new Sunday Times '32 of the best family days out in the UK' guide. Covering the best children-rated activities across the whole of the UK, the guide has everything from riding rollercoasters to snooping round Harry Potter film sets. The Ilkley venue is one of only three in the north and northeast included in the national newspaper's pick of the best family days out. Including Clip ’n Climb, editors Gemma Bowes, Kerry Walker and S

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There will be changes to bus services in the Ilkley area over the Easter weekend. These changes included the start of summer season DalesBus services into the Yorkshire Dales National Park on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays. On  Good Friday 3 rd  April  local buses will run a Saturday service, except DalesBus 74 to Grassington will not run. On  Easter Saturday 4 th  April  a normal Saturday bus service will run, including DalesBus 74 to Bolton Abbey, Burnsall and Grassington

Illegal tobacco & vape seizures in Ilkley and Keighley [West Yorkshire Police] A shop in Ilkley was raided by police last week as part of a Keighley wide illegal tobacco & vape seizure. Officers from Keighley Neighbourhood Policing Team supported West Yorkshire Trading Standards executed several warrants in Keighley and Ilkley on Thursday 26 March. The premises involved were in Ilkley, The Break Room and Keighley, Moon Mini Market, Keighley Off Licence, Mr Blue, Keighley Cont

Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group delivered another unforgettable evening on Saturday as the Pink Pony Club returned to The Yard Bar. The celebration of music, inclusivity and self-expression, saw the venue transformed into a glitter-filled, high-energy space, with attendees embracing the theme in bold and creative style - from sequins and sparkle to cowboy hats and statement outfits. Guests danced the night away to a packed playlist of pop anthems, with the atmosphere building

Ilkley's Banking Hub opening On Friday, Ilkley's MP Robbie Moore, officially opened the new Banking Hub in Ilkley, which started welcoming customers on 11 March. Joining Robbie Moore to cut the ribbon on Friday 27 March were, I lkley Town Mayor Councillor Jane Gibson and Banking Hub staff, including Vikram Singh, the current sub postmaster at Ilkley Post Office who is running the Ilkley hub. Set up by Cash Access UK,, the Banking Hub is open Monday to Friday between 9am and 5

[West Yorkshire Police] West Yorkshire Police say a motorist has been arrested on suspicion of driving whilst disqualified, without insurance and for drugs offences. Officers from Keighley Neighbourhood Policing Team say they were conducting patrols in the Ilkley area on Sunday afternoon, when they spotted a Volkswagen Jetta, believed to be driven by a disqualified driver, and linked to drug supply. A spokesperson said: "The vehicle was stopped, and checks confirmed the drive

Ilkley customers can support families facing financial difficulties during the Easter school holidays by picking up an extra bag to put through the checkout at the Tesco Springs Lane store. The donation bags, which cost between £2 and £5 and are available until 12 April, are pre-packed with healthy long life food items. are are available in Ilkley's Tesco store during the Easter break to make donating the most-needed items to the charities FareShare & The Felix Project and Tr

Tyson Kelly as John Lennon coming to the King's Hall The Internationally acclaimed John Lennon performer Tyson Kelly is bringing his 2026 UK tour to Ilkley next month. Renowned for his portrayal of John Lennon in ‘Let It Be’ on Broadway and performing as Lennon with the celebrated Beatles Tribute act ‘The Bootleg Beatles’ for seven years, Tyson's uncanny look and sound-a-like embodies Lennon’s voice, presence and artistry with remarkable authenticity. In Imagine Lennon, at th

Rave On: The Ultimate 50s and 60s Experience returns to Ilkley on Thursday 30 April. Back for another year to the King's Hall and jam-packed with more classic hits than ever before, the live band performs note perfect renditions of the most loved sounds from the decades that gifted us Rock and Roll - with hits from the likes of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Connie Francis, Little Richard, Roy Orbison, Lulu, The Beach Boy and many more. From the emergen

Ricky Balshaw is frontlining Stagefright this weekend This coming Saturday, 28 March, Stagefright Comedy Club returns to the Wildman Studio at Ilkley Playhouse, we look ahead to the line-up and what else is on in April. The event will be frontlined by Midlands Comedy Award Winner Ricky Balshaw. He has been described as ‘a fascinating fusion of witty observations and storytelling’ (The Times). Joining him is Slim, who has appeared on Live at the Apollo, Live at the Hackney Emp

The Ilkley community joined forces once again to deliver 240 Easter food parcels to children eligible for free school meals, easing pressure on families facing rising food prices. The large-scale local effort provided nutritious essentials, treats, and fresh produce to children across local schools, ensuring families had support over the holiday period. Organised by Ilkley Great Get Together, with help from volunteers, businesses, charities and schools, who all played a vital

Cornish lifestyle brand Seasalt Cornwall has announce its latest store in Ilkley will open on 4 April 2026. Located on Brook Street, the new shop brings Seasalt’s signature coastal-inspired collections and commitment to sustainable craftsmanship to Ilkley. As a retailer with more than 1,000 employees, the new shop demonstrates the brand’s continued support for physical retail. The Ilkley store will employ a team of 9, led by Store Manager Tanya Goffe, offering customers a war

Moorfield School and Nursery in Ilkley has joined Bradford Grammar School (BGS) in a move that secures the school’s long-term future and strengthens independent education across the region. The agreement brings Moorfield into the BGS Foundation while retaining its distinctive ethos, leadership and identity. The partnership builds on an established relationship between the two schools and a shared commitment to academic excellence, strong pastoral care and opportunity beyond t

Bettys is introducing daytime bookings at its Ilkley café on The Grove for the first time. The bookings are optional, the café will continue to accept walk-in customers. Nicky Sellers, director of operations at Bettys, said: "This is a milestone for Bettys and reflects our ongoing commitment to enhancing the guest experience while preserving the timeless charm that has made Bettys a Yorkshire institution. "We realise that the queue can be a barrier for some customers and we w

[1st prize winners] The Youth Committee of Ilkley Wharfedale Rotary Club have once again held their annual Young Artist and Young Photographer Competitions with over 120 entries. Entry was open to any young person aged between five and seventeen who lives or goes to school in Addingham, Ilkley or Burley-in-Wharfedale. This year's theme was Happiness in Nature and the committee commented on the high standard of entries across the three categories: Junior 5 to 10, Intermediate

New trails exploring Ilkley's watery heritage will launch on Saturday, 28 March. A group of retired ex-teachers have been inspired by the new fountain to create new trails, which explain to children how it works, and also how the nature and science of water has shaped our town. Chris Oxlade, a published children’s author, has helped to create two walks which include a challenge for children and visitors. The trails map has an accessible Riverside Walk, suitable to pushchair

Menopause and Cancer, the only non-profit supporting cancer survivors through treatment-induced menopause, is organising ten guided walks in twelve months across various locations in West Yorkshire, starting in Ilkley on Saturday. Led by trained Menopause and Cancer volunteers with lived experience, these walks will be accessible, inclusive, and paced to suit a wide range of physical abilities.  To join the walk, meet at Ilkley Park Riverside Gardens on Saturday 28 March 2026

Geoffrey Hogben A member of the Ilkley Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club has been recognised at a national level after winning the Veteran category in the prestigious Royal Navy Photography Awards. Chris North, a well-known figure within the Ilkley veterans’ community, secured top honours with a striking photograph featuring fellow club member Geoffrey Hogben. The image, praised for its character and composition, highlights not only Chris’s talent behind the camera but a