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There will be changes to bus services in the Ilkley area over the Easter weekend. These changes included the start of summer season DalesBus services into the Yorkshire Dales National Park on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays. On Good Friday 3 rd April local buses will run a Saturday service, except DalesBus 74 to Grassington will not run. On Easter Saturday 4 th April a normal Saturday bus service will run, including DalesBus 74 to Bolton Abbey, Burnsall and Grassington

Illegal tobacco & vape seizures in Ilkley and Keighley [West Yorkshire Police] A shop in Ilkley was raided by police last week as part of a Keighley wide illegal tobacco & vape seizure. Officers from Keighley Neighbourhood Policing Team supported West Yorkshire Trading Standards executed several warrants in Keighley and Ilkley on Thursday 26 March. The premises involved were in Ilkley, The Break Room and Keighley, Moon Mini Market, Keighley Off Licence, Mr Blue, Keighley Cont

Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group delivered another unforgettable evening on Saturday as the Pink Pony Club returned to The Yard Bar. The celebration of music, inclusivity and self-expression, saw the venue transformed into a glitter-filled, high-energy space, with attendees embracing the theme in bold and creative style - from sequins and sparkle to cowboy hats and statement outfits. Guests danced the night away to a packed playlist of pop anthems, with the atmosphere building

Ilkley's Banking Hub opening On Friday, Ilkley's MP Robbie Moore, officially opened the new Banking Hub in Ilkley, which started welcoming customers on 11 March. Joining Robbie Moore to cut the ribbon on Friday 27 March were, I lkley Town Mayor Councillor Jane Gibson and Banking Hub staff, including Vikram Singh, the current sub postmaster at Ilkley Post Office who is running the Ilkley hub. Set up by Cash Access UK,, the Banking Hub is open Monday to Friday between 9am and 5

[West Yorkshire Police] West Yorkshire Police say a motorist has been arrested on suspicion of driving whilst disqualified, without insurance and for drugs offences. Officers from Keighley Neighbourhood Policing Team say they were conducting patrols in the Ilkley area on Sunday afternoon, when they spotted a Volkswagen Jetta, believed to be driven by a disqualified driver, and linked to drug supply. A spokesperson said: "The vehicle was stopped, and checks confirmed the drive

Ilkley customers can support families facing financial difficulties during the Easter school holidays by picking up an extra bag to put through the checkout at the Tesco Springs Lane store. The donation bags, which cost between £2 and £5 and are available until 12 April, are pre-packed with healthy long life food items. are are available in Ilkley's Tesco store during the Easter break to make donating the most-needed items to the charities FareShare & The Felix Project and Tr

Tyson Kelly as John Lennon coming to the King's Hall The Internationally acclaimed John Lennon performer Tyson Kelly is bringing his 2026 UK tour to Ilkley next month. Renowned for his portrayal of John Lennon in ‘Let It Be’ on Broadway and performing as Lennon with the celebrated Beatles Tribute act ‘The Bootleg Beatles’ for seven years, Tyson's uncanny look and sound-a-like embodies Lennon’s voice, presence and artistry with remarkable authenticity. In Imagine Lennon, at th

Rave On: The Ultimate 50s and 60s Experience returns to Ilkley on Thursday 30 April. Back for another year to the King's Hall and jam-packed with more classic hits than ever before, the live band performs note perfect renditions of the most loved sounds from the decades that gifted us Rock and Roll - with hits from the likes of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Connie Francis, Little Richard, Roy Orbison, Lulu, The Beach Boy and many more. From the emergen

Ricky Balshaw is frontlining Stagefright this weekend This coming Saturday, 28 March, Stagefright Comedy Club returns to the Wildman Studio at Ilkley Playhouse, we look ahead to the line-up and what else is on in April. The event will be frontlined by Midlands Comedy Award Winner Ricky Balshaw. He has been described as ‘a fascinating fusion of witty observations and storytelling’ (The Times). Joining him is Slim, who has appeared on Live at the Apollo, Live at the Hackney Emp

The Ilkley community joined forces once again to deliver 240 Easter food parcels to children eligible for free school meals, easing pressure on families facing rising food prices. The large-scale local effort provided nutritious essentials, treats, and fresh produce to children across local schools, ensuring families had support over the holiday period. Organised by Ilkley Great Get Together, with help from volunteers, businesses, charities and schools, who all played a vital

Cornish lifestyle brand Seasalt Cornwall has announce its latest store in Ilkley will open on 4 April 2026. Located on Brook Street, the new shop brings Seasalt’s signature coastal-inspired collections and commitment to sustainable craftsmanship to Ilkley. As a retailer with more than 1,000 employees, the new shop demonstrates the brand’s continued support for physical retail. The Ilkley store will employ a team of 9, led by Store Manager Tanya Goffe, offering customers a war

Moorfield School and Nursery in Ilkley has joined Bradford Grammar School (BGS) in a move that secures the school’s long-term future and strengthens independent education across the region. The agreement brings Moorfield into the BGS Foundation while retaining its distinctive ethos, leadership and identity. The partnership builds on an established relationship between the two schools and a shared commitment to academic excellence, strong pastoral care and opportunity beyond t