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Joe outside what will be Ilkley Golf Studio on East Parade PGA Professional Joe Lovery is set to open Ilkley Golf Studios, a premium indoor golf coaching and practice facility in the heart of Ilkley, bringing world-class golf technology and year-round practice opportunities to golfers across Yorkshire. Joe has been immersed in golf since the age of three and has been coaching full-time since 2019. Over that time, he has built a reputation as one of the region’s leading coache

Valerie Appleton, the Daredevil Grandma, is doing it again! Known locally as 'Daredevil Grandma', 82-year-old Valerie Appleton from Ilkley is once again proving that age is just a number. No stranger to taking on incredible challenger, Valerie 'Wing Walked' in aid of LS29 Special Needs Support Group in 2022, and a year later marked turning 80 by abseiling from the East Stand Elland Road stadium in aid of Yorkshire Cat Rescue. Now in 2026, she is preparing to take to the skies

The Grove Bookshop has designated the month of July as Poetry Month [Photo: Mark Davies] As part of its commitment to 'going all in' for the National Year of Reading 2026, The Grove Bookshop in Ilkley has designated the month of July as Poetry Month. The space reserved for the bookshops Indie Publisher of the Month will be shared by Carcanet and Faber Poetry, and the shop will be hosting events with award-winning poet Emma Conally-Barklem on Thursday 9th July at 7pm, with her

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Disruption to services on the Wharfedale Line 18/19 & 25/26 July [Photo: Network Rail] Passengers are being warned to plan ahead over two weekends in July due to major engineering work planned by Northern Rail. Track renewal, tunnel repairs and groundwork engineering will affect services on the Wharfedale Line over the weekends of 18-19 and 25-26 July. Passengers are advised that rail replacement buses will be in operation for some journeys because of improvement work in Mens

City of Bradford Brass Band to perform at the Ilkley Bandstand Silver Jubilee bash Ilkley Bandstand 2000 Trust has announced a Silver Jubilee Concert featuring the City of Bradford Brass Band on Thursday 16th July. The concert at Christchurch on The Grove will celebrate 25 years of amazing community moments at Ilkley Bandstand, which has offered an eclectic mix of music from folk to jazz, rock to pop over the last quarter century - from big bands to solo performers. Not jus

The organisers of this Friday's Ilkley Cycle Races are appealing for local volunteers to help ensure one of the town's biggest sporting events is a success. Organised entirely by volunteers from Ilkley Cycling Club, the races have become one of the highlights of the British Cycling calendar, attracting elite riders from across the UK and around the world. This year's event will welcome competitors from as far afield as the United States, Brazil, Ireland and the Netherlands, p

Ann Christian, head of personal law at LCF Law in Ilkley An Ilkley law firm has raised £425 for children’s charity Zarach, continuing its long-standing commitment to supporting families in need across Yorkshire. LCF Law made the donation through team fundraising activities its town centre office, which has served the Ilkley community for more than 70 years. Zarach was founded in 2018 by Bex Wilson, an assistant headteacher in Leeds, after discovering one of her pupils had no

Ilkley Pride 2026 delivered a vibrant and uplifting celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, bringing together the local community and visitors for a day filled with unity, creativity and unforgettable experiences across the town. The day began with the annual Pride Flag Raising, led by a moving “Cry” from Ilkley’s Town Crier, Isabel Ashman, setting an emotional and respectful tone for the celebrations ahead. The flag was then raised by Deputy Mayor Jane Gibson, marking a powerful moment

Outside the Box recently joined a nation-wide celebration of the lives of people who have a learning disability, Learning Disability Week. Running from 15th June, the week is all about celebrating the lives of the 1.5 million people in the UK with a learning disability and challenging stigma and stereotypes. With the campaign’s theme of “Do you see me”, the week at Outside the Box was packed full of performances, exhibitions, personal projects and art displays. Members of Ou

Upstagers opens the crypt doors at the King’s Hall this July for a frighteningly funny summer musical. Something deliciously dark is stirring in Ilkley this July as Upstagers Theatre Group brings The Addams Family, A New Musical Comedy to the King’s Hall. The gloriously ghoulish musical will run from Wednesday 8th to Saturday 11th July 2026, with five performances including a Saturday matinee. At the heart of the show is a family dilemma that almost every parent will recognis

ROH has opened in Crescent Court [Photo: Rich Colvill] Emily Slater, the entrepreneur behind Ilkley’s renowned Luxe Beauty salon, has announced the launch of ROH, a new luxury day spa and wellness destination at Crescent Court in Ilkley. Designed to offer an innovative approach to relaxation and self-care, ROH brings together luxury beauty and wellness, alongside a carefully selected drinks menu featuring premium wines and champagne. Inside ROH {Photo: Laura Slater of Lumière