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Ashlands Primary School in Ilkley has announced a significant enhancement to its outdoor provision, with the installation of a new hill slide, and investment in sustainability and community-led initiatives. Set to complement a broader programme of investment in play, sustainability and outdoor learning, the bespoke hill slide will be delivered in partnership with Sovereign. The slide has been thoughtfully designed to balance safety with exploration, creating an engaging and i

Previous Open Day Ilkley Fire Station is holding an Open Day on Saturday 25th July 2026 from 10am to 3pm. On the day there will be something for everyone to enjoy including a chance to see the brand new MAN 4x4 appliance up close, along with the Aerial Ladder Platform and Water Rescue Boat. Local vendors including Alpkit will be on site and the Good Heating Company will offer free carbon monoxide alarms. Teams from both West Yorkshire Police and Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue A

Ilkley Pre-School, which has been serving the local community since 1968, has announced this week that it has closed its doors for good. The pre-school moved to new premises at Ilkley Cricket Club late 2025 after leaving its home for over five decades, the Friends Meeting House on Queens Road in Ilkley. In March, staff launch a fundraising appeal, and announced that without £30,000 in emergency funding to cover essential costs including staff wages, rent and utilities, the pr

Sutcliffe Construction were crowned champions of the social division The Principle Trust Children’s Charity say it's thrilled to announce that the third annual Rugby4Respite tournament has raised an impressive £7,250, which will support 12 families with a week-long respite break and food hamper. In a bid to raise vital funds for children facing adversity, Ilkley T5s hosted its biggest high-spirited tag rugby tournament at Ilkley RFC, Stacks Field, with 22 teams attending o

'Best in Show - The Breaking Space' Credit: Melissa Morton Garden Design (Designer) Landmasons (Contractor) Ian Lamond (Photographer) Ilkley garden designer, Melissa Morton, is celebrating after picking up 'Best in Show' for a second year at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show which started today, Thursday 23 April. The event is being held at the Great Yorkshire Events Centre from Thursday 23rd – Sunday 26th April, with a vibrant celebration of the new gardening season. Across t

5000 ducks started the race at New Brook Street bridge After weeks of grey skies and persistent rain, which could have threatened the event, the clouds rolled back and the sun shone on another highly successful Great Ilkley Duck Race on Saturday 18 April 2026, raising £13,500. Organised by the Ilkley Wharfedale Rotary Club, the Yellow Duck Race was preceded by the Red Business Duck Race – both started from the New Brook Street bridge. Derek Richards, President of the Ilkley W

Ilkley Cinema is a finalist in the Best Arts, Culture & Theatre in Yorkshire award Ilkley is once again well represented in the Yorkshire Finals for the Muddy Stiletto Awards 2026. Covering 35 counties, Muddy Stilettos is the UK’s No1 women’s lifestyle website outside of London and its awards are now in their 13th year. For 2026, the awards have 21 lifestyle categories, including reader favourites Best Afternoon Tea, Fashion & Interiors, Artisan Food & Drink Producer, Most Lo

Ilkley Town Council’s Community Engagement and Partnerships Committee has agreed to award grants to two local organisations in support of important community improvements. A grant of £1,830 has been awarded to All Saints Pre-School to fund fencing for the outdoor play area, helping to improve the safety and usability of the space for local children. The Council has also resolved to award £2,846 to Ilkley Town AFC towards repairs to the walkway, subject to confirmation that th

Amblethorpe has a guide price of £2.5m Five of Ilkley’s finest homes, worth more than £9m combined, have been launched for sale this month. All being marketed by Ilkley estate agent Dacre, Son & Hartley, Amblethorpe is one of Ilkley’s most desirable Victorian homes. The sprawling seven-bedroom property is beautifully presented and offers spacious family accommodation, a separate coach house, garaging, and large south-facing gardens leading directly onto Ilkley Moor. The hous

Residents in the Ilkley area are invited to harness their inner strength this spring through a morning of movement and writing on Saturday 16 May. Led by Keeley Jean-Baptiste and Faye Knowles, the event is an opportunity for attendees to take time away from their everyday lives and reconnect with themselves in a supportive environment. The session combines physical movement and reflective writing as pathways to self‑awareness, self-confidence and personal growth. Keeley is a

Direct trains will run between Ilkley and Skipton this weekend Engineering works on the railway this weekend mean direct trains will run between Ilkley and Skipton - more than 60 years after the line closure. Direct trains between Ilkley and Skipton last ran regularly in 1965 when the line connecting the two towns via Addingham and Bolton Abbey was closed to passenger services. Northern say on its website : "Engineering works is taking place between Shipley and Bradford Forst

Train operator Northern is reminding customers about changes to train timetables next month. The update to timetables in May forms part of the national timetable change, which takes place each May and December. Most of Northern's services will see no change in May, with some targeted adjustments taking place to help with punctuality and reflecting feedback from customers. In the North East, more customers will be able to travel between Newcastle and Whitby on Sundays without