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The People’s Emergency Briefing [Photo; Ellis Brown] Feelings of frustration, anxiety, determination and hope were the dominant audience reactions to an Ilkley showing of a newly-released film last Friday evening. Climate Action Ilkley organised the screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing at Ilkley Grammar School, with attendees including Robbie Moore MP, two of Ilkley’s newly-elected Bradford City Councillors, local politicians, Christian ministers, senior staff from a

The Accidental Death of an Anarchist opens tonight, 18 May, at Ilkley Playhouse, this modern day version uses sharp and hilarious satire on police corruption that will leave audiences breathless! The play by Dario Fo and Franca Rame, adapted by Tom Basden, followers train worker Giuseppe Pinelli who is arrested and falsely accused of carrying out a bomb attack. It’s Milan 1969. While in police headquarters he mysteriously falls to his death from a window. The police call it s

Car park at Ilkley Pool & Lido Solar panels are being installed at Ilkley Pool from Monday, 18 May, and Bradford Council is warning of some disruption for users of the Ilkley Pool & Lido car park. Drivers are being warned to expect some temporary disruption within the car park and disabled parking bays moved, which it says will be clearly marked. A spokesperson said: "We’re excited to announce that we are installing solar panels on the roof of our indoor pool hall starting fr

Two of the organising committee modelling [Photos: Cecilia Costello Photography] The Macmillan Ilkley Fashion Show 2026, which this year embraced the theme ‘Faith In Fashion’ and took place in the stunning surroundings of All Saints Church on Thursday 30 April raising over £5,000. Around 140 guests attended the evening, enjoying welcome fizz on arrival along with beautiful handmade canapés provided by Kirsty Anne Kitchen before enjoying an uplifting evening of fashion, entert

Ilkley Harriers officially turned 40 on May 1st, from just a small group of passionate runners back in 1986, the Club has grown into a thriving community of almost 500 members today. The Club are marking this milestone with two fantastic weekends of celebrations in June. On Sunday June 14th, Ilkley Harriers will take on the iconic Ilkley Skyline as a relay event, followed by a social gathering at Bini Brew Co from 4–6pm. Which it says will be a great chance to catch up, share

A few Blue Plague at Wells House will be unveiled on 20 May Ilkley Civic Society is marking a milestone 60 years with a successful Hydro Exhibition, a busy AGM, and spring/summer program of events. Ilkley Civic Society [ISC] say the Hydro Exhibition earlier this year at Ilkley Manor House drew many visitors, many who weren't aware of Ilkley’s spa and hydro history. A spokesperson for ICS said: "Thanks to those who acted as Stewards at the Exhibition, we are very grateful for

Jo from Jo Kirk Therapies As part of Discover Ilkley’s Health & Wellbeing Month, the Clarke Foley Community Hub will host its third annual Health & Wellbeing Festival on Saturday, 23 May. Sponsored by Jo Kirk Therapies of Burley-in-Wharfedale, the festival will offer a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, featuring a wide range of wellbeing, holistic therapy, and lifestyle stalls; Interactive experiences and taster sessions; Handmade wellness products and gifts; Opportunities to

Wheatley Fields Recreation Ground [Image: Google Maps] Ilkley Town Council has said this week it welcomes the decision by Bradford Council to add Wheatley Fields Recreation Ground in Ben Rhydding to the list of Assets of Community Value. The recreation ground off Wheatley Lane and Valley Drive, which are frequently used by local groups and contains a community orchard, will be listed for five years with effect from 30 April 2026. Assets of Community Value provide a legal mech

They set off Sunday 10am from the Old Bridge This weekend, five local friends will lace up their boots and set off along the Dales Way Trail, the 86-mile hike from Ilkley to Bowness in Cumbria, to support two charities. What began as an idea to challenge themselves and spend quality time together quickly, became a mission for Carole, Sarah, Nicola, Nargas and Gemma to raise money for two incredible cancer charities: Knitted Knockers UK and Yorkshire Cancer Research. They set

Flight Sergeant Sam White at Buckingham Palace Royal Garden Party A local man has received royal recognition for his outstanding work commemorating the crew of a wartime Lancaster bomber that crashed on Beamsley Beacon. Flight Sergeant Sam White of 1224 (Wharfedale) Squadron RAF Air Cadets was invited to Buckingham Palace for a Royal Garden Party in recognition of his efforts to identify and contact the descendants of the Royal Canadian Air Force crew who lost their lives whe

Cllr Jane Gibson and Cllr Damian Kearns Ilkley Town Council elected a new Town Mayor at its Annual Meeting on Monday, 11 May 2026. Cllr Damian Kearns, who was previously Mayor during 2024–25, will chair the Council for the forthcoming municipal year alongside newly re-elected Deputy Mayor, Cllr Jane Gibson, Cllr Gibson was Deputy Mayor during 2024–25 and Mayor during 2025–26. The ordinary monthly Full Council meeting followed the Annual Meeting where the Council, along with e

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