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Veterans, serving personnel and supporters gathered at The Lister Arms to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the Ilkley Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club. More than 70 veterans, serving personnel and supporters gathered at The Lister Arms in Ilkley to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the Ilkley Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club. The popular monthly gathering has grown steadily since its launch, becoming a valued part of the town’s community and a vital suppo

The clock is ticking as the countdown begins to Ilkley’s Children’s Book-themed carnival on Monday 4 May. Parents and volunteers are finalising costumes and props for the 1,200-strong parade as excitement builds for the Bank Holiday Monday event. This week, parade participants from Ghyll Royd, Ben Rhydding Primary and All Saints Primary joined Ilkley Carnival representatives Colin Watson and Mary Moore, to show off their costumes and encourage visitors to come and join th

Ilkley resident Catherine Asta has launched a new national campaign, ‘Move for ME’ Catherine Asta, from Ilkley, who has ME/CFS, has launched a new national campaign, ‘Move for ME’, to increase awareness during ME Awareness Month this May and to help raise £10,000 for The ME Association, a charity that has supported her throughout her illness. Move for ME invites people to move in any way they can – be it walking, stretching, pedalling, dancing, going for a picnic, or simply

Litter Free Winners Group (c) Niamh O'Hearne Nine local Litter Free groups have joined forces to highlight the invaluable work undertaken by volunteers, groups and businesses to improve our local environment through litter clearing, conservation and community engagement. Covering Keighley, Silsden, Addingham, Ilkley, Denton, Burley in Wharfedale, Menston, Guiseley and Baildon, over the last year these groups have collected 7,372 bags of litter and over 1,400 nitrous oxide can

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