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Ilkley's new Banking Hub has opened this week The new Ilkley Banking Hub has opened its doors for the first time this week, moving from it's temporary home within Ilkley Library, to its new permanent location in the former HSBC bank, on the corner of Wells Road and Station Road. Cash Access UK, the organisation set up to protect access to cash across the UK, has confirmed the official opening will take place on Friday 27 March at 11am, with Ilkley's MP Robbie Moore, attendi

Outside area at The Yard Bar & Kitchen Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group has announced its Pink Pony Club, the town’s most fabulous LGBTQ+ party, is set to return, taking place on Saturday 28 March at The Yard Bar & Kitchen. Get ready for a night of big pop anthems, glitter, dancing and unapologetic self-expression as Pink Pony Club transforms The Yard Bar into a high-energy celebration of Pride, community and pure joy. Doors open at 8pm, and the dancefloor will be waiting. Insp

Arborist comes to Ilkley on Monday 4 May Village Pavilion have announced another exciting musician coming to Ilkley on bank holiday Monday, 4 May. Arborist will perform at Ilkley Moor Vaults. with support from Serin and BP Walker. Arborist is Belfast's Mark McCambridge, who first made waves with his debut single "Twisted Arrow" featuring Kim Deal of The Breeders. Since then, Arborist has gone on to support legendary acts including Low, Cat Power, Echo and The Bunnymen, and Gu

Representatives from Ilkley Town Council, Ilkley Business Improvement District (BID), and Ilkley’s business community staged a protest outside Bradford City Hall yesterday, 10 March 2026, in response to recently implemented parking charges. The parking changes include the removal of free one-hour parking on most streets and the extension of paid parking until 8pm. The protest coincided with a Bradford Council meeting at which the proposed 2025/2026 budget was being discussed

MP Robbie Moore outside the Winter Garden in Ilkley Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has revealed which ‘Town of Culture’ bid he is backing - as both Ilkley and Keighley compete for the national award. The new competition, launched by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), will see towns across the UK compete for the title. The winning town will receive £3 million in 2028, while three finalists will each receive £250,000. Shortlisted towns will also recei

A compelling new theatre production, Bindweed, is coming to Ilkley Playhouse this spring. Produced by Ilkley based company Rise & Howl and written by Martha Loader, the award-winning Bindweed follows four men convicted of domestic abuse offences who meet each week to undergo a perpetrator programme. But as Jen, the new group facilitator, starts to make progress with the men inside the room, life outside begins to buckle. A shattering and darkly funny play about responsibility

Lizzie Pitt was diagnosed with a glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable brain cancer, in 2025 A fundraising campaign has been launched to help send Lizzie Pitt for life extending brain tumour treatment in Germany. Lizzie, who was born in Ilkley and who grew up in town with her family - her maiden name was Graham, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable brain cancer, in 2025 after suffering a sudden seizure at home, and now needs to raised £120,000 to

Beyond The Baseline 2025 After much anticipation, Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club (ILTSC) have now revealed the full line up for this year’s Beyond the Baseline music concerts. Held in association with the Lexus Ilkley Open, the debut of the music concerts in 2025 became the talk of the town, with many hailing the week as the highlight of the Summer calendar. Following the success, the team at Ilkley have been working away to create another week to remember from 5 th -14 t

Cast & crew of Aladdin & his Marvellous Lamp The Addingham Village Panto team have announced its production of Aladdin & his Marvellous Lamp raised a whopping £3,200, which will be split between two amazing local good causes! The pantomime was on stage at the Memorial Hall across dates in February, with many of the performances selling out. £2,200 was raised in donations for Martin House Hospice, and £1000 in the raffle, which will be given to Ilkley & District Good Neighbour

The charity Nell Bank in Ilkley is once again opening its doors for two days of Easter fun with the return of its Easter Egg Hunt. The outdoor education centre is inviting families on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th April between 10am and 3pm. A spokesperson said: "Spring's arrived, but all the eggs have vanished. Come and help us find them this Easter in our best-ever Easter Egg Hunt. "As well as the egg hunt itself, there's plenty to keep everyone busy — our Adventure Playgrou

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Staff at Ilkley Pre-School A much-loved Ilkley pre-school that has supported local families for over 60 years will be forced to close its doors at the end of April 2026 unless it raises £30,000 in emergency funding. Ilkley Pre-School Playgroup, which has served the community since at least 1968, is facing a critical shortfall after being forced to leave its previous home of more than six decades. During the period of uncertainty over its relocation, the setting was unable to