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Representatives from Ilkley Town Council, Ilkley Business Improvement District (BID), and Ilkley’s business community staged a protest outside Bradford City Hall yesterday, 10 March 2026, in response to recently implemented parking charges. The parking changes include the removal of free one-hour parking on most streets and the extension of paid parking until 8pm. The protest coincided with a Bradford Council meeting at which the proposed 2025/2026 budget was being discussed

MP Robbie Moore outside the Winter Garden in Ilkley Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has revealed which ‘Town of Culture’ bid he is backing - as both Ilkley and Keighley compete for the national award.   The new competition, launched by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), will see towns across the UK compete for the title.    The winning town will receive £3 million in 2028, while three finalists will each receive £250,000. Shortlisted towns will also recei

A compelling new theatre production, Bindweed, is coming to Ilkley Playhouse this spring. Produced by Ilkley based company Rise & Howl and written by Martha Loader, the award-winning Bindweed follows four men convicted of domestic abuse offences who meet each week to undergo a perpetrator programme. But as Jen, the new group facilitator, starts to make progress with the men inside the room, life outside begins to buckle. A shattering and darkly funny play about responsibility

Lizzie Pitt was diagnosed with a glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable brain cancer, in 2025 A fundraising campaign has been launched to help send Lizzie Pitt for life extending brain tumour treatment in Germany. Lizzie, who was born in Ilkley and who grew up in town with her family - her maiden name was Graham, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable brain cancer, in 2025 after suffering a sudden seizure at home, and now needs to raised £120,000 to

Beyond The Baseline 2025 After much anticipation, Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club (ILTSC) have now revealed the full line up for this year’s Beyond the Baseline music concerts. Held in association with the Lexus Ilkley Open, the debut of the music concerts in 2025 became the talk of the town, with many hailing the week as the highlight of the Summer calendar. Following the success, the team at Ilkley have been working away to create another week to remember from 5 th -14 t

Cast & crew of Aladdin & his Marvellous Lamp The Addingham Village Panto team have announced its production of Aladdin & his Marvellous Lamp raised a whopping £3,200, which will be split between two amazing local good causes! The pantomime was on stage at the Memorial Hall across dates in February, with many of the performances selling out. £2,200 was raised in donations for Martin House Hospice, and £1000 in the raffle, which will be given to Ilkley & District Good Neighbour

The charity Nell Bank in Ilkley is once again opening its doors for two days of Easter fun with the return of its Easter Egg Hunt. The outdoor education centre is inviting families on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th April between 10am and 3pm. A spokesperson said: "Spring's arrived, but all the eggs have vanished. Come and help us find them this Easter in our best-ever Easter Egg Hunt. "As well as the egg hunt itself, there's plenty to keep everyone busy — our Adventure Playgrou

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Staff at Ilkley Pre-School A much-loved Ilkley pre-school that has supported local families for over 60 years will be forced to close its doors at the end of April 2026 unless it raises £30,000 in emergency funding. Ilkley Pre-School Playgroup, which has served the community since at least 1968, is facing a critical shortfall after being forced to leave its previous home of more than six decades. During the period of uncertainty over its relocation, the setting was unable to

The team from Horsforth Brewery [Fuggle & Golding Facebook] The craft beer and bottle shop on Leeds Road, which announced its closure last month, has been saved by Horsforth Brewery. Fuggle & Golding was due to closed at the end of February until the Leeds based brewery stepped in and saved it, announcing the news last week on Facebook: "When we saw they [Fuggle & Golding] were going to close we were determined to not lose another great venue from the local beer scene. We owe

Joanna was on holiday in Greece when receievd the news Joanna James from Ilkley has launched an appeal to get potential life-extending treatment in Germany following her brain tumour diagnosis. 50 year-old Joanna, a jewellery sales manager, was on holiday last September when she suddenly lost the ability to speak and was taken straight to a local hospital, where CT and MRI scans revealed the devastating news. Two weeks later, Joanna had urgent surgery at Leeds General Infirma

The 2026 Ilkley Business Awards winners The winners of the 10th Ilkley Business Awards have been revealed. Marking the 10th anniversary, the night on Friday 6 March was a resounding success, bringing together the vibrant Ilkley business community to celebrate a decade of local excellence and innovation.   The black-tie ceremony at the Craiglands Hotel, was a milestone event attended by key dignitaries including Robbie Moore MP, Town Mayor, Cllr Jane Gibson, Dep Town Mayor, Cl