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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

The concert was inspired from the world of fairytales and myth [Photo: Ilkley Philharmonic Orchestra] Ilkley Philharmonic Orchestra presented its summer concert at All Saints Parish Church on Sunday 28 June, and Geoffrey Mogridge was in the audience to review. “An enthused audience filled the 14th century nave of All Saints for this concert. The main doors remained open for air circulation on this breezy post-heatwave afternoon. Engelbert Humperdinck’s Overture to Hansel and

West Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal for CCTV or information following the theft of a vehicle over the weekend in Ilkley. A grey Land Rover Discovery, registration ML148PF was stolen overnight Saturday into Sunday [4-5 July] from Tivoli Place, between Cowpasture Road and Springs Lane in Ilkley. If anyone has any information or CCTV/dash Cam footage is asked to please call 101 and quote the crime number: 13260380657. Following more reports recently, local Police had thi

A brand new 'Ilkley Professional Services Podcast', with Your Ilkley in partnership with Ilkley BID, shines a light on the stars behind local businesses in Ilkley, and their efforts to support the community. Hosted by Your Ilkley, local businesses across a variety of sectors will be discussing their stories of living and working in Ilkley. Released every Friday, listeners can discover more about their favourite spots, and discover new businesses on their doorstep. Your Ilkley

Two Rivers Concert Band will hold their Summer Concert in Ilkley Baptist Church on Sunday 19 July at 3pm. Under the baton of musical director, Gregory Moor, they will embark on another musical voyage of discovery! The concert opens reflectively, with a beautiful arrangement of The Seafarer’s Hymn, before arriving Stateside for A Suite of Old American Dances. From a lively cakewalk and graceful waltz to a spirited ragtime finale, this colourful suite is a concert in itself! Th

Booths wins Supreme Retail Cheese of the Year and Cheddar Retailer of the Year Booths, which has a store in Ilkley, has been crowned Supreme Retail Cheese of the Year and Cheddar Retailer of the Year at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards. Held at Bingley Hall, Staffordshire, the prestigious awards celebrate the very best cheeses from across the UK and around the world. Alongside the two coveted retailer trophies, Booths collected an impressive 43 medals, including 17 Gol

A stunning array of student talent wows guests at Ilkley Grammar School’s summer fundraising events in the Rathbones Suite at Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club. The relationship between a school and the local community it serves is a special one – and nowhere is this more true than in Ilkley, a town where almost everyone has a connection with Ilkley Grammar School. In the current climate schools, like businesses, are having to work hard to make ends meet, requiring both crea

The forum is for anyone working or volunteering within mental health, wellbeing, healthcare, or education sectors A community forum in Ilkley will bring together professionals to discuss challenges facing young men and boys, and how to better support them. Hosted by Dr Caroline Rayment of Grange Park Surgery in Burley-in-Wharfedale and Robbie Moore MP, this forum will explore the challenges facing young men today and how we, as a community, can better support young men and bo

Ilkley Cycle Races return tomorrow [Michael Harris] The countdown is nearly over, and anticipation is building across Ilkley as the town prepares to host one of its biggest sporting evenings of the year. With just one day to go until the Ilkley Cycle Races, a key round of the British Cycling National Circuit Series, the town is set to welcome elite riders, supporters and visitors for an evening of fast, tactical racing and vibrant community atmosphere. On Friday 3rd July, the

Ilkley resident and charity founder Mike Davies MBE The Principle Trust Children’s Charity is proudly celebrating its 15th anniversary, having officially raised over £2,262,000 to provide free, life-changing respite breaks for almost 6,000 vulnerable children and families across Yorkshire. Established in 2011 by Ilkley resident Mike Davies MBE, the charity was born from his own childhood experiences of growing up in difficult circumstances and a disadvantaged background, wher

The Event Village [Photo: Soul & Co] Organisers of the Ilkley Half Marathon & 5K are inviting the whole town to enjoy a fantastic day out at the Event Village on West Holmes Field on Sunday 12 July 2026. Ilkley & District Round Table have arranged live music, family activities, food and drink, and plenty of opportunities to cheer on the runners. Whether you're supporting a runner or simply looking for a great community event, the Event Village will be the heart of race day, o

A free road safety course will take place in September West Yorkshire Police are offering drivers in Ilkley a free road safety course. ​ Two sessions will be held in Ilkley, each one is divided into key sections addressing common road safety concerns, including anti-social vehicle use, particularly in urban and suburban areas. Drivers will be provided with practical safety tips, statistics, and involved in community engagement to encourage safer behaviours on the roads. The 1