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Ilkley Town Council has announce a programme of events on the evening of Thursday, 8th May to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), joining in nationwide celebrations to commemorate this historic occasion.

A tag-rugby tournament hosted by Ilkley Rugby Club has raised over £7,000 for a charity which supports poorly and disadvantaged children.

Judith Ullock, from Burley-In-Wharfedale is celebrating double-success for her personal contribution to the finance industry at the prestigious City of London Wealth Management Awards 2025.

The clock is ticking as the countdown begins to Ilkley’s Past, Present and Future-themed carnival on Monday 5 May.

The annual St George's Day Parade by Wharfedale Scout District took place on Sunday at Otley Rugby Club.

Adjacent to the car park, Bolton Abbey will re-launch their Family Cycle Zone, offering a safe place for children to cycle.

Police have been carrying out speed checks on Bolton Road in Addingham following concerns raised by local residents.

Ilkley Manor House will be hosting an exhibition of paintings by Yorkshire-born artist Judith Cain from Saturday 3 May 2025.

Many household names have doodled, drawn or painted bookmarks for the 1st Burley Brownies Bookmark Project which is in its ninth year.

Shaunna Burke from Addingham is raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support by heading to the Himalayas to climb Lobuche Peak and run the Everest Marathon.

Bradford 2025 is hosting a Volunteer Induction Session at the Clarke Foley Community Hub in Ilkley, and would love for you to get involved!

Cheryl Szulhan and Darren Midgley will cycle the Leeds-Liverpool Canal this May for the late son, baby 'Jack Jack'.

Musical memories on Easter Sunday marked the countdown to the Ilkley Bandstand 2025 season of entertainment in the heart of Ilkley.

The Clarke Foley Community Hub in Ilkley is launching its brand-new Corporate Giving Scheme this month, designed to strengthen ties between local businesses and the community they serve.

Climate Action Ilkley (CAI) will have a stall at the Real Markets Yorkshire on The Grove on Sunday 4 May, with information on the work carried out by the charity. 

3D visuals of a proposed new layout and future design for Ilkley’s rail and bus station have been presented to the Ilkley Rail & Bus Board.

A public consultation has been launched on the extension of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) covering moorland across the Bradford district including Ilkley Moor.

Ever dreamed of gliding through the water like a mermaid? Or dancing to the infectious rhythms of Bollywood? Now’s your chance!

Friends of Ilkley Moor (FoIM) say the moorland resilience programme for Ilkley moor is nearing completion.

A Bank Holiday of live music marked the return of independent Ilkley bar The Yard, which formally re-opened its doors at the weekend after being taken back by its original owners.

Primetime property programme Location, Location, Location is looking for house hunters in Yorkshire to take part in it’s 25th anniversary series.

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and now there’s an added reason to share it with friends and colleagues – helping to raise funds for disadvantaged young women. 

Due to a lack of water in the River Wharfe, the Great Ilkley Duck Race was replaced by a Duck Raffle on Easter Saturday and the winners have been announced.

The owner of The Driving Academy in Menston has won a Gold award as Driving Instructor of the Year in the Yorkshire and Humber region, as well as being ranked fourth nationally.

The Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks (FOIRP) have thanked the many local businesses that have joined the group's new membership scheme.

This year’s Ilkley Carnival showground will host a mix of entertainment including classic supercars and the Vander Wheel of Death Show!

Coaches, parents and local businesses from the Ilkley area will come face to face on the pitch later this month in a tournament set to raise funds for local children’s charity, The Principle Trust.

A familiar face in local Scouting has been chosen to take on the top volunteer role for West Yorkshire Scouts, including Ilkley.

A brand-new community cinema experience, Foley Films, is launching at the Clarke Foley Community Hub in Ilkley on Wednesday 30th April, offering locals a chance to enjoy thought-provoking films in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Ilkley Civic Society (ICS) will be hosting two events this month, one being another popular heritage walk.

Burley Theatre Group presents the interactive murder mystery 'Murder On The Dancefloor' at the Queens Hall in May.

There will be changes to some local bus services over the Easter weekend, including the start of summer season DalesBus services into the Yorkshire Dales National Park on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays.

Fire crews in Ilkley were called to reports of a BBQ on Ilkley Moor at the weekend, the use of BBQs is prohibited along with camp fires, Chinese lanterns and fireworks.

Ilkley’s beloved Lido turns 90 in 2025, and this incredible milestone will be marked with a huge community celebration.

Did you apply for a place at primary school for a child starting reception class in September 2025? Bradford Council is reminding parents and carers, Offer Day is Wednesday 16th April.

The extension to Grange Park Surgery in Burley-in-Wharfedale was officially opened on Friday, 11 April, by Dr Roger Goodwin Jones, a general practitioner in the village for over 40 years.

On Friday 9th May at Ilkley Manor House, Scottish singer songwriter and musician Kim Edgar is set to warm hearts with a solo performance on piano, guitar and voice - her first ever in the area. 

Rambler Group Holdings has announced the acquisition of the historic Craiglands Hotel in Ilkley, under its premium hospitality brand, Aura Hotels.

Ilkley & District Round Table has awarded a generous grant of £5,275.80 to the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF), helping to fund 12 portable Kardia heart monitors and 12 INR home testing kits.

The Tesco superstore in Ilkley is to undergo a “refresh” from 14th April to improve the shopping experience for its customers.

The Ilkley Players will bring to life the extraordinary tale of Mary Shelley this month at Ilkley Playhouse. Caroline Mutton looks at this, Bronte, Stagefright Comedy, live music and an open day in June which will showcase the community theatre and venue.

Burley-in-Wharfedale Cricket Club have announced that the Lashings World XI will return to the village this summer on the 4th July 2025.

The Nell Bank Charitable Trust was awarded the Kings Award for Voluntary Service in November 2024 as part of the King‘s birthday honours.

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Neonatal Sister, Chloe Taylor, has received the RCN Foundation Leathersellers’ Award for Outstanding Achievement in supporting children and young people’s mental health.