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A lightning strike on Thursday morning hit Christchurch on The Grove causing damage to its spire, lightning conductor and water pipes. Around 8am, the lightning strike reportedly hit the church spire and blew the lightning conductor off the side of the building. The conductor then punctured a hole in the water pipes above the toilet corridor, outside the café entrance, causing flooding. As a result of the damage, Christchurch Café has closed today, Thursday 28 May. A statemen

Officers from Keighley Neighbourhood Policing Team will be carrying out free bike marking in Addingham on Sunday 7 June 2026, helping to protect new and existing bikes from theft. This will take place in the car park of Addingham Medical Centre on Main Street between 9.30am and 11.30am. Take your bike to get it added to the national, police-preferred database, BikeRegister, and increase your chances of it being recovered should it ever be stolen. Officers are urging owners t

Rodney Foster One of Yorkshire and England’s greatest ever amateur golfers, Rodney Foster, will be at The Grove Bookshop on Saturday 6 June. Rodney will be at the shop on The Grove from 3pm to sign copies of Golf’s Golden Era, a star-studded biography written by local author Robin Snook. The book features reflections on some of the greats of golf, including Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Lee Trevino, and has a foreword by Tony Jacklin CBE, former UK and US Open champion. Rodn

Joze Dance at Ilkley Pride The Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group has proudly announced a vibrant programme of events throughout June 2026 to celebrate Pride Month and mark a major milestone - 5 years of Pride in Ilkley. Since its launch in 2021, Pride in Ilkley has grown into a much-loved annual celebration of inclusion, visibility, community, and support for LGBTQ+ people across Wharfedale and beyond. This year’s anniversary programme promises a welcoming mix of community gathe

As the Ilkley Grammar School online Auction of Promises enters its final week, organisers are encouraging residents to 'support your local secondary schools' Alongside the online auction with 168 different items, tickets are available for two fundraising events on Thursday 4 June - an Afternoon Tea, between 1pm–3pm and open to the wider community, and a Summer Soirée 6.30pm–11pm. Both events are being held in the Rathbones Suite at Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club and will f

The Bini Brew Co team Inspired by the Yorkshire landscape and the town it proudly calls home, Bini Brew Co in Ilkley has unveiled a major new look, capturing the brewery’s warm, characterful and locally rooted identity. The refreshed look introduces earthy colours, vintage styling, and scenes inspired by the surrounding countryside, celebrating both the business’s personality and its connection to the area. Beer lovers are also being encouraged to keep an eye out for “Bini”,

{Photo: facebook.com/biwpumptrack] The new Burley-in-Wharfedale community Pump Track officially opens this Saturday, 30 May. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 10:30a.m. followed by a full day of riding, food and family-friendly activities. The track will remain open to the public after the ceremony, Contractor, Velosolutions UK, are doing the final touches to the track and line painting this week ahead of the big day. A spokesperson said: "Come down and celebrate

Ragan Montgomery, managing partner at LCF Law in Ilkley Ilkley law firm, LCF Law, has been named among the UK’s top employers after securing a place in the medium-sized business category in this year’s The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list. The recognition comes as the firm continues a sustained period of expansion, after recruiting 22 new team members since the start of the year and unveiling a new strategic vision to support its next phase of recruitment and growth. It

Ghyll Royd School launches initiative capping reception fees at £250 per month to counter vat and cost-of-living pressures Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School in Burley-in-Wharfedale has announced a major strategic initiative aimed at supporting local families entering early years education. To mark the launch of the school’s newly established 1889 Foundation, all Reception places for the upcoming September 2026 intake will benefit from the 1889 Foundation Reception Entry Scheme

As summer arrives and more people head outdoors, the Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks are encouraging residents and visitors to help protect and care for local green spaces with a simple but powerful message: 'small actions make a big difference'. There are 5 simple steps the group are encouraging everyone to take to help everyone enjoy the riverside responsibly while keeping it beautiful for wildlife, families, and future generations. 1. Volunteer and get involved One of th

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Entries are selling fast for the 2026 Ilkley Half Marathon & 5K, with more than 2,000 runners already signed up for one of Yorkshire’s most popular running events. Taking place on Sunday 12th July in the heart of Ilkley, the event continues to grow year on year, attracting runners from across Yorkshire and beyond. Sponsored by headline partner JT Atkinson, the Ilkley Half Marathon & 5K has become a major fixture in the regional sporting calendar, known for its incredible atmo

Your Ilkley Radio has launched on the new small scale DAB+ multiplex this week, six years since the radio station launched as Rombalds Radio. The new multiplex covers South Craven, Wharfedale and the Worth Valley using the latest DAB+ technology. Rombalds Radio was founded by radio professionals Stuart Clarkson and Nick Babb during the pandemic. The pair were invited as 'media champions' to a reception at Downing Street in 2023, where they spoke to the then Culture Secretary

Foley Films has announced its upcoming monthly screening will be Widow Clicquot and will offer audiences a compelling cinematic experience paired with a unique local connection. Adding to the occasion, the screening will feature a special pre-recorded introduction from actor Sam Riley, who stars in the film and grew up in Menston. Riley’s personal message provides an engaging insight into the film and a warm connection to the local community. Sam Riley grew up in Menston [Pho

The West Yorkshire Police Local Neighbourhood Policing Team [NPT] have issued a warning to residents following a series of shed and garage burglaries in both Ilkley and Addingham. Over the past week there have been six reported break ins. Police say the two suspects appear to be using a small white car to get around, possibly an Audi or a Citroen. Following a call on Saturday night, a white vehicle was stopped and searched but couldn't be linked to any offences Shaun Taylor,

Ilkley Town Council [ITC] has said it will continue to fund a garden maintenance programme for Mill Ghyll for the coming year. ITC say Mill Ghyll is an important part of Ilkley’s public realm, providing a peaceful green route close to the town centre, and has confirmed it will pay Bradford Council over three thousands pounds for the ongoing care and upkeep, helping to ensure that Mill Ghyll remains an attractive and welcoming place for residents, visitors and the wider commun

With temperatures set to rise this weekend West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service [WYFRS] is urging residents and visitors to 'Be Moor Aware' and take extra care on Ilkley Moor to help prevent wildfires. With highs of 26C predicted in some area, and people wanting to enjoy our moors and countryside over the Bank Holiday weekend and school half term, WYFRS want to remind everyone that small actions can quickly escalate into serious incidents, putting people, wildlife and emergen

The Manfreds return to the King’s Hall in Ilkley this summer promising a thrilling two-hour performance packed with iconic hits, dynamic jazz, and powerful blues. Featuring the legendary Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, two original members of Manfred Mann, the ‘Get Your Kicks On Tour ’26’ will stop in Ilkley on Thursday 17 September. Along Paul and Tom, the band is made up of the talented Marcus Cliffe, Simon Currie, Pete Riley, and Mike Gorman. This exceptional line-up has be

Mobile network services are being upgraded in the Ilkley area which may cause interference to TV received through an aerial such as Freeview, BT, TalkTalk and YouView. The mobile network upgrade will boost speed, performance and coverage, but there is a small change these improvements could cause interference to TV signals, with symptoms including intermittent sound, blocky images (pixelation) or loss of TV signal. Cable and satellite TV, such as Sky or Virgin, are not affect

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. Guests will enjoy an inspiring evening, with a delicious 3-course meal, complimentary summer punch and pop-up bar, in an event that brings the vision of the charity to life with the support of the local community. Hosted in Ilkley’s stunning Victorian Arcade, the event will showcase and celebrate the many talents and achievements of members of Outsi