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Real Markets on The Grove, which started on South Hawksworth Street [inset photo] Sunday 1 March sees 10 years of Real Markets at the heart of Ilkley, and there will be celebrations and a chance to win trader treats on the day. Originally the idea of a group of local residents including Paula Connor, Bernie Baldwin, Fiona Mann, Jeremy Benn and Lucy Allen, Real Markets in Ilkley has grown from a small monthly market behind The Black Hat Pub in 2016 to the current monthly marke

The new MAN 4x4 rural fire appliance at Ilkley Fire Station Ilkley Fire Station has taken delivery of a new MAN 4x4 rural fire appliance as part of West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s fleet replacement programme.   The appliance is designed to enhance firefighter safety, increase operational capability across rural incidents and better protect crews from contamination while they work.   The new appliance features a full clean cab with breathing apparatus stored in body l

Ilkley Good Neighbours and Clarke Foley launch its new partnership Ilkley and District Good Neighbours reveals its plans to continue helping the community as charities face financial challenges. As it emerges from its 50th anniversary year the charity has announced a new collaboration with the Clarke Foley Community Hub to help build on its services for the community’s older residents.  The pilot scheme was launched at the Hub with a special colourful event supported by Cosmo

Ilkley Moornotes community choir’s opening concert for 2026 welcomes Spring with a programme packed with uplifting songs and readings to celebrate the wonderful landscape that surrounds us.  Water, Land and Voice is being held on 14th March 2026 at 7.30pm in All Saints parish church, Ilkley.   Light refreshments will be available in the interval. Kate Stevens, musical director of Ilkley Moornotes, said:   “Our first concert of the 2026 season is a celebration of nature, new b

Ilkley Fashion Show 2024 Organisers of the Ilkley Fashion Show have announced the return of the popular community fundraiser on Thursday 30 April 2026 at a brand-new venue: All Saints Church, Ilkley. The evening promises an upgraded experience while maintaining the feel-good mix of style, sparkle and local community spirit that has become an annual highlight in Ilkley.   The show starts at 7pm and will bring together Ilkley’s favourite fashion retailers for a lively night out

Calendar Girls The Musical opens on 22 nd  April The Spring Summer 2026 Season has arrived at Ilkley Playhouse and we hope there is something for everyone to enjoy over the next six months. Ilkley Playhouse has a long-standing reputation for performing modern dramas, classics, farce, comedy, musicals - all carefully selected by Ilkley Playhouse’s Casting Committee and all performed to the highest standard. This season six Wharfeside and Wildman productions, along with three f

Ilkley Manor House is gearing up for a vibrant Spring season, with a packed line-up of exhibitions, photography workshops, live music, talks, and family-friendly activities.   The Manor House reopens on Saturday 28 February 2026, after the winter break, with two new exhibitions launching on opening day:   Ilkley Hydros - exploring the origins and impact of Ilkley’s hydros through photographs and stories. Local historian Alex Cockshot will deliver short introductory talks on t

Another hugely successful Ilkley Beer Festival has come to a close, with over 2,000 visitors gathering at the iconic King's Hall & Winter Garden for a weekend of outstanding beer, live entertainment and community spirit. Organised by Ilkley & District Round Table, the charity festival once again brought together local residents, visitors, breweries and volunteers in support of good causes across the community. A wide selection of cask ales, craft beers and ciders were on offe

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Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Ilkley. Roads policing officers were called to Westwood Drive, Ilkley at 11.21am today ( 16 February) to a report of a road traffic collision. Emergency services attended the scene at which a green Lotus Eletre Sport had come off the carriageway and crashed into heavy foliage. The car had been travelling west from the direction of Wells Road when the collision occurred.   The driver, a man in his

[Photos woodentops.org.uk] Once again, 2026 will see a strong field of fell runners from far and wide converge on our famous moor, for the Ilkley Moor Fell Race on Sunday 1 March - now in its 36 year. For the senior race , the competitors will line up at 11:30am at the start next to Darwin Gardens on Wells Road, following the usual route via the Cow and Calf, across the moor, via Backstone Back before dropping down near the Keighley Road. A short, challenging, steep, five

BGS pupil Nura Allen joins Ilkley Carnival's Colin Watson and Head of Art Sarah Horsfield to launch the carnival's creative competition Ilkley Carnival’s Children’s Books theme is set to inspire colourful and creative illustrations designed by local young people.   As organisers launch their search for the 2026 programme cover design, sponsors Bradford Grammar School enlisted pupils and Ilkley resident Nura Allen to help announce the annual competition, which is open to child