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Two of Ilkley's biggest summer events are coming up, the Ilkley Cycle Races on Friday 3rd July and the Ilkley Half Marathon on Sunday 12th July, and organisers are calling on local people to help make them happen. Both events are organised by local charities and powered by volunteers, with dozens of people needed to help welcome competitors, support spectators and keep everything running smoothly on the day. Together, the events bring thousands of people into Ilkley, creating

As Ilkley prepares to celebrate Pride Month, the Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group is encouraging residents, businesses, and community organisations to get involved and show their support for LGBTQ+ people across the town. With a programme of events throughout June, including the Pride Walk on Sunday 14th June, Coffee & Cake on Sunday 21st June, and the main Ilkley Pride 2026 celebration on Saturday 27th June, there are plenty of opportunities for everyone to take part. 1. Educ

A rare renovation project has gone on the market in Ilkley, to be sold by auction. A building in the heart of Ilkley town centre, that offers spacious living accommodation and was previously home to a longstanding and well-known electrical appliance retailer and repairer, is for sale with Dacre, Son & Hartley’s auction service, with a guide price of just £180,000. The building on Railway Road is known locally as Clegg’s. The business opened in Ilkley in 1939 and sold batterie

Blue Plaque unveiled at Wells House [Photos; Ilkley Civic Society] For many years the Ilkley Civic Society’s Blue Plaque Scheme has celebrated the history of Ilkley and of buildings that have shaped the town. On Saturday 30 May the latest Blue Plaque was unveiled at Wells House to mark its 170th anniversary, sponsored by the management committee of Wells House and Ilkley Civic Society. Alex Cockshott from Ilkley Civic Society Alex Cockshott from Ilkley Civic Society s

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West Yorkshire Police have reported vehicle crime in Ilkley over the weekend. It is appealing for information from members of the public: "As always with these messages they are not intended to scare folks but to make people aware of ongoing issues around the area, because experience shows that when people are aware we are more likely to get that early call that increases are chances of getting a result and getting property back to people." BMW 320I M Sport, stolen from Woodr

The vending machine has been at Bini Brew Co selling art The photoILKLEY photography festival has officially announced a creative partnership with local arts organisation Village Pavilion to launch an interactive Photo Art Vending Machine for the 2026 summer season. The vending machine will be installed at Ilkley Manor House in July and allow visitors to purchase an original, pocket-sized piece of photographic art for just 50p. The project aims to make art accessible to the w

Ilkley Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club visit Greenholme House Care Home in Burley-in-Wharfedale Greenholme House Care Home in Burley-in-Wharfedale recently welcomed members of the Ilkley Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club for a special lunch event. The event was designed to showcase the home's outstanding facilities and demonstrate its appreciation for the local veteran community. Opened in January 2025, Greenholme House is Avery Healthcare's newest care home l

Choral Societies at St Margaret's [Photo: Dave Sumpner] On Saturday, 13 June, two local choral societies will come together to present a charming and exuberant concert featuring the music of 20th century composers. Ilkley Choral Society, along with Otley Choral Society, will deliver their summer concert, Magnificat, at St Margaret's Church on Queens Road in Ilkley from 7pm. Top of the bill is John Rutter’s ‘Magnificat’: a highly accessible work that thrills with bold fanfares

Emergency services were called to Cowpasture Road on Saturday to attend to a cyclist who had suffered a major heart attack. Shortly before midday on 6 June, a man came off his bike at the bottom of Cowpasture Road and if it wasn't for the community response and CPR the outcome may have been different. Mike, a friend of the gentleman contacted Ilkley Chat to pass this message on to Ilkley: "THANK YOU people of Ilkley. Yesterday one of our cycling group had a massive heart atta

Residents and visitors are invited to turn off their mobile phones and enjoy an endorphin boost with a selections of mindful crafts and mini projects in aid for the charity Mind at Mrs Duttons Wondrous Workshops. The dedicated workshop on Church Street in Ilkley will be open on Sunday 14 June between 11am and 4pm for people of all ages to benefit from the calming joy of crafting. Entry is free, but a minimum £5 donation is requested for each person participating in aid of Bra

This year’s Lexus Ilkley Open will begin on Sunday 7 June at Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club with the qualifying stages. The main draw action will start on Monday 8 June and run through to Sunday 14 June with the conclusion of the women’s and men’s singles finals. The men's draw will welcome plenty of British interest for the home crowd to get behind, with Jacob Fearnley, Jack Pinnington Jones, Billy Harris and Toby Samuel all confirmed. Leading the charge is former Lexus