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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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Pat's Party, the annual Ben Rhydding family summer music festival will return on Saturday 27 June and tickets are on sale now. Generations of local families have laughed and danced at the event over the years and raised £187,000 for good causes. This year's gold sponsor is local estate agent, Harrison Robinson. The volunteer fundraising group have confirmed the afternoon line-up full of live music from local bands including, Route 65, Man Cave, Manic Calm, Ten Fields, Reef Ho

From scenic backdrops with unparalleled views, to laid-back, intimate getaways – the top-ranked dog-friendly pub hotels in the UK have been revealed and The Cow & Calf in Ilkley is included. Eat Drink Meet – the website and app that helps people discover the best pubs, bars, and restaurants near them and provides definitive rankings of Britain’s best pubs – has revealed its 2026 list of the top ten venues in the UK for super dog-friendly staycations from Chester and St Albans

Following its success last year, Ilkley BID is this running another Health & Wellbeing campaign throughout May with prizes to be won. This initiative highlights the BID’s ongoing commitment to supporting local businesses and positioning Ilkley as a premier destination for health, wellness, and self-care. Health & Wellbeing Month celebrates the diverse range of wellness services in the town and showcases businesses that contribute to the physical and mental wellbeing of both r

A new fundraiser on Friday 5 June will bring together live DJs, percussion, coffee, breakfast, and classic house music for an early-morning celebration in the heart of Ilkley. The 'Breakfast Rave' hosted jointly between La Stazione and The Ticket Office in the Station Plaza is inspired by the growing trend of 'morning raves', and will offer a high-energy alternative to traditional nightlife, all before the working day begins. The event will have a relaxed, community focused a

Members of Ilkley Round Table at the AGM in Sheffield Members of Ilkley & District Round Table spent the weekend in Sheffield attending the Round Table Britain & Ireland AGM. The team who organise annual events including the Ilkley Half Marathon and Ilkley Beer Festival joined Tablers from across the country for a packed programme of networking, celebrations, and national decision-making. The annual AGM brings together Round Table members from across Britain and Ireland to re

Jane Sellers, Richard Downey and Andrew Loy have all be elected Andrew Loy, Richard Downey and Jane Sellers have all elected to represent the Ilkley and Addingham ward on Bradford Council. Boundary changes across the Bradford district meant all ninety seats on the council were up for election. [Ilkley and Addingham results - Bradford Council graphic] MP Robbie Moore commented on social media after the Ilkley results were announced: "An absolutely brilliant result in Ilkley &

Yorkshire Water have postponed roadworks due to start on Monday on Skipton Road in Ilkley. Yorkshire Water had been due to start major mains water connection works on 11 May, which were expected to take five to six weeks. Concerns had been raised by residents and MP Robbie Moore that the disruption would impact students at local schools due to start their exams. The company will now work with Bradford Council to agree new dates and apply for a new permit.

The Ilkley Grammar School [IGS] 'Auction of Promises', raising money for the school Enrichment Fund, is now live and open to all. There are a great selection of promises volunteered, including rare Kaiser Chiefs’ merchandise, a limited-edition Damien Hurst umbrella, a bookable show choir performance for an event of your choice, a Manchester City shirt (2025-26 season) signed by the whole team, four ball at Ilkley Golf Club and Afternoon Tea at Grantley Hall to name just a few

Reiki Ramble 4 Val A group of Ilkley friends have completed a fundraising walk, Reiki Ramble 4 Val, to support a friend who was paralysed after a terrible car crash. Physiotherapist Val Jones has resided in hospital since June 2025 when she was the victim of a terrible car crash and paralysed from the neck down. Val is awaiting the adaptation of her home so that she can finally leave the spinal injuries unit after 11 months and return home with all the care and equipment that