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As summer arrives and more people head outdoors, the Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks are encouraging residents and visitors to help protect and care for local green spaces with a simple but powerful message: 'small actions make a big difference'. There are 5 simple steps the group are encouraging everyone to take to help everyone enjoy the riverside responsibly while keeping it beautiful for wildlife, families, and future generations. 1. Volunteer and get involved One of th

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Entries are selling fast for the 2026 Ilkley Half Marathon & 5K, with more than 2,000 runners already signed up for one of Yorkshire’s most popular running events. Taking place on Sunday 12th July in the heart of Ilkley, the event continues to grow year on year, attracting runners from across Yorkshire and beyond. Sponsored by headline partner JT Atkinson, the Ilkley Half Marathon & 5K has become a major fixture in the regional sporting calendar, known for its incredible atmo

Your Ilkley Radio has launched on the new small scale DAB+ multiplex this week, six years since the radio station launched as Rombalds Radio. The new multiplex covers South Craven, Wharfedale and the Worth Valley using the latest DAB+ technology. Rombalds Radio was founded by radio professionals Stuart Clarkson and Nick Babb during the pandemic. The pair were invited as 'media champions' to a reception at Downing Street in 2023, where they spoke to the then Culture Secretary

Foley Films has announced its upcoming monthly screening will be Widow Clicquot and will offer audiences a compelling cinematic experience paired with a unique local connection. Adding to the occasion, the screening will feature a special pre-recorded introduction from actor Sam Riley, who stars in the film and grew up in Menston. Riley’s personal message provides an engaging insight into the film and a warm connection to the local community. Sam Riley grew up in Menston [Pho

The West Yorkshire Police Local Neighbourhood Policing Team [NPT] have issued a warning to residents following a series of shed and garage burglaries in both Ilkley and Addingham. Over the past week there have been six reported break ins. Police say the two suspects appear to be using a small white car to get around, possibly an Audi or a Citroen. Following a call on Saturday night, a white vehicle was stopped and searched but couldn't be linked to any offences Shaun Taylor,

Ilkley Town Council [ITC] has said it will continue to fund a garden maintenance programme for Mill Ghyll for the coming year. ITC say Mill Ghyll is an important part of Ilkley’s public realm, providing a peaceful green route close to the town centre, and has confirmed it will pay Bradford Council over three thousands pounds for the ongoing care and upkeep, helping to ensure that Mill Ghyll remains an attractive and welcoming place for residents, visitors and the wider commun

With temperatures set to rise this weekend West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service [WYFRS] is urging residents and visitors to 'Be Moor Aware' and take extra care on Ilkley Moor to help prevent wildfires. With highs of 26C predicted in some area, and people wanting to enjoy our moors and countryside over the Bank Holiday weekend and school half term, WYFRS want to remind everyone that small actions can quickly escalate into serious incidents, putting people, wildlife and emergen

The Manfreds return to the King’s Hall in Ilkley this summer promising a thrilling two-hour performance packed with iconic hits, dynamic jazz, and powerful blues. Featuring the legendary Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, two original members of Manfred Mann, the ‘Get Your Kicks On Tour ’26’ will stop in Ilkley on Thursday 17 September. Along Paul and Tom, the band is made up of the talented Marcus Cliffe, Simon Currie, Pete Riley, and Mike Gorman. This exceptional line-up has be

Mobile network services are being upgraded in the Ilkley area which may cause interference to TV received through an aerial such as Freeview, BT, TalkTalk and YouView. The mobile network upgrade will boost speed, performance and coverage, but there is a small change these improvements could cause interference to TV signals, with symptoms including intermittent sound, blocky images (pixelation) or loss of TV signal. Cable and satellite TV, such as Sky or Virgin, are not affect

Tickets are now on sale for a very special dining event at Outside the Box, Ilkley’s Café of the Year 2025, on Saturday 20 June. Guests will enjoy an inspiring evening, with a delicious 3-course meal, complimentary summer punch and pop-up bar, in an event that brings the vision of the charity to life with the support of the local community. Hosted in Ilkley’s stunning Victorian Arcade, the event will showcase and celebrate the many talents and achievements of members of Outsi

Firefighters James and Adrian with colleagues at Ilkley Fire Station Ilkley firefighters James and Adrian, will tackle the Wharfedale Three Peaks in full kit next month, raising funds for mountain rescue and firefighter charities. The pair will face 17 miles of steep moorland and rocky ascent at the end of June while wearing full fire kit and breathing apparatus to raise funds for the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association (UWFRA) and The Fire Fighters Charity. The Wharfeda