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• Review: An audience with Jason Robinson OBE in Ilkley

  Jason Robinson, who reached the summit in both Rugby League and Rugby Union, came to the King's Hall in Ilkley on Tuesday 12 May, and Geoffrey Mogridge was in the audience to review for us.

• Grove Bookshop to host emerging horror author

  Horror fans are in for a treat next month at The Grove Bookshop in Ilkley with the visit of author Emma Cleary.

• Children are taking over the Leeds station tannoy this weekend – here's why

  Visitors to Leeds train station will notice something a little different this weekend, as children from Martin House Children's Hospice take over the tannoy.

• Campaign opposing wind farm on edge of Yorkshire Dales gathers pace

  Public consultations are now underway for a major campaign opposing plans for a wind farm on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.

• Applications invited for Ilkley Town Council grants scheme

  Community organisations in Ilkley and Ben Rhydding are being invited to apply for grants of up to £3,000 as part of Ilkley Town Council's grant scheme.

• Ilkley charity dog walk for Manorlands

  The Ilkley Manorlands Fundraising Group are organising a fun 'Paws For Manorlands' charity walk at the end of May and local dog walkers are invited to take part.

• Lord Mayor and Leader of Bradford Council decided at chaotic meeting

  Bradford Council held its Annual Meeting today in City Hall, this is the first Full Council meeting following the elections held on 7 May 2026.

• Strong demand locally for quality property management

  Dacre, Son & Hartley, the Ilkley-headquartered estate agent, says it has doubled the number of rental homes it manages in the past 12 months.

• Zip the Cow is back with a brand‑new ‘mooon‑lit’ experience 

  Thrill‑seekers are invited to take on a high‑speed zip wire challenge over Ilkley Moor this summer, with a new option to Zip the Cow by twilight in a special ‘mooon‑lit’ session.

• Ilkley clinch promotion to the National Division in style

  Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club have been promoted to the National Division, the premier league of club tennis in the UK.

• Ilkley Pride launches parent support group

  On Sunday 31 May Ilkley Pride and Diversity Group will begin running a regular parent support group, Apples & Acorns.

• Free family Open Day at Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club

  Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club has announced a free Family Open Day, 1pm until 4pm, on Saturday 6 June, ahead of the Lexus Ilkley Open which starts the following day.

• Ilkley MP supports national climate crisis briefing screening

  Feelings of frustration, anxiety, determination and hope were the dominant audience reactions to an Ilkley showing of a newly-released film last Friday evening.

• Yorkshire residents needed for new series of Location, Location, Location

  Channel 4's primetime property programme 'Location, Location, Location' is looking for house hunters from across Yorkshire for its new series.

• Italian political farce opens at Ilkley Playhouse

  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!

• Tickets go on sale for this year's Silsden Proms on the Farm

  Tickets have now gone on sale for this year’s Silsden Proms on the Farm, with organisers promising another memorable evening of live music, community spirit and charity fundraising.

• Car park disruption during Ilkley Pool solar panel installation

  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.

• Macmillan Ilkley Fashion Show delivers unforgettable night

  The Macmillan Ilkley Fashion Show 2026, which this year embraced the theme ‘Faith In Fashion’, took place in the stunning surroundings of All Saints Church on Thursday 30 April raising over £5,000.

• 40th celebrations planned for Ilkley Harriers

  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.

• Ilkley Civic Society celebrates 60 years!

  Ilkley Civic Society is marking a milestone 60 years with a successful Hydro Exhibition, a busy AGM, and spring/summer program of events.

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