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Seddon and Davison have announced its Ilkley store will close in July. After nearly three years in Ilkley. the Independent homeware, decor and interior styling store say it will concentrate on its Harrogate store. The final day of trading on The Grove Promenade will be Saturday 11 July. Extending their thanks to their valued customers, a spokesperson for Seddon and Davison said: "It is hard to believe that we opened our doors to customers in Ilkley nearly three years ago now

A man has been arrested after being found is possession of a large quantity of 'deal bags' in Ilkley. On the evening of Friday 12 June 2026, officers from Keighley Neighbourhood Policing Team 3 were on patrol in Ilkley when a male was seen to carry out a suspected drug deal. A spokesperson said: "Upon arresting the male, an initial search found him to be in possession of a large quantity of deal bags containing suspected ecstasy tablets. However this was not before he had bee

The local community is invited to a Great Get Together event happening at The Ilkley Market on The Grove this Saturday between 12pm and 3pm. Events are happening all around the country organised by The Jo Cox Foundation and organisers say it is a chance to celebrate what makes Ilkley such a lovely community, and also to meet new people, chat with neighbours, and spend time together in the heart of town. A spokesperson for The Ilkley Market said: "It is not about making it a b

Thomas Hardy's Ilkley will open on Friday 26 June A new Irish bar will open in Ilkley later this month in the former Yard premises. Thomas Hardy’s Irish Bar, who already have a site in Horsforth, have announced they are currently refurbishing the premises to the rear of Brook Street and will open on Friday 26 June. One main change will be using the front entrance, as appose to the side door, and the addition of a small stage area for live entertainment. There will be a pool

The Ticket Office will host the Ilkley Pride after party As Ilkley Pride prepares to welcome the community for its annual celebration on Saturday 27 June, organisers are paying tribute to the local hospitality venues whose ongoing support helps make Pride possible both during the event itself and throughout the year. This year's celebrations have once again highlighted the important role local businesses play in creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ people and their

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Seven homes planned on fields off the junction of the A65 and Main Street in Addingham [Image: planning.bradford.gov.uk] Plans have been submitted to Bradford Council for a seven property development on the edge of Addingham. The applicant and landowner is Jaycee Estates LLP, and the site covers two fields off Main Street and close to the A65 Addingham bypass, Currently used for the grazing and stabling of two horses, the Design & Assess Statement within the application says

Ilkley Cycle Races return on Friday 3 July The organisers of the Ilkley Cycle Races have announced the full race programme for the 2026 event, which returns to the streets of Ilkley on Friday 3 July. Now firmly established as one of the highlights of the British town-centre racing calendar, the Ilkley Cycle Races will once again bring together elite riders, emerging talent and thousands of spectators for an evening of high-speed racing on the town's challenging 1.5km circuit

Nell Bank launches - one. wild. night., a new overnight outdoor experience designed exclusively for women Nell Bank Outdoor Education Centre has announced the launch of one. wild. night., a brand-new overnight outdoor experience designed exclusively for women seeking to reconnect with nature, themselves and one another. Taking place from Saturday 5 to Sunday 6 September at the Ilkley venue on Denton Road, this immersive 24-hour event invites women to step away from the demand

Photo by Benjamin Statham Ilkley’s grassroots photography festival returns from 3 to 19 July 2026 with exhibitions, workshops, a photo art vending machine and a town-wide programme exploring the relationship between people, place and the natural world. Returning for its second edition, photoILKLEY will invite residents and visitors to encounter photographic work in everyday places rather than only in traditional gallery settings. Funded by Ilkley Town Council and founded and

For many people retirement has become the perfect opportunity to learn something new, meet new friends and enjoy an active social life. Anyone curious about what life after work could look like is invited to the Ilkley & District u3a Annual Showcase on Saturday 20 June, from 10.30am to 1pm at Clarke Foley Community Hub in Ilkley. The free event offers visitors the chance to meet members, chat with group leaders and explore more than 100 interesting groups covering everything

The two-day music extravaganza is back for its sixth year and is now a favourite fixture on the town’s community calendar. On Friday 10th and Saturday 11th July people will be able to enjoy over 100 live performances - all free to attend - taking place across commercial and garden venues around the town. From rock and blues to cellos and choirs, there will be something to suit every musical taste. Audiences can wander from place to place, with some performances staged in priv