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Ilkley didn't make the shortlist for the first Town of Culture accolade – it was revealed today.

The countdown is on...!   Nell Bank are now putting the finishing touches to their Summer Discovery Days.

Bradford Council has been ranked the second most expensive council in Yorkshire for garden waste collections, according to new research.

This weekend, absolutely 'moo-vellous' Joan will be celebrating her 90th year by taking on Sue Ryder's high-speed zipline challenge - Zip The Cow!

A free community screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing will take place at St. John’s Church, Ben Rhydding, on Sunday 26th July at 6.30pm, followed by a discussion to explore the climate and nature crisis.

Yorkshire Water has urged customers to use water wisely after demand soared by around 150 million litres in a single day.

Imogen Clark reviews The Addams Family on stage until Saturday at the King's Hall in Ilkley.

One Tivoli Place Guest House is celebrating after winning Best Breakfast of the Year at the 2026 AA B&B Awards, while The Penny Bun in Askwith has been crowned Inn of the Year for England.

Ilkley Manor House’s Summer Makers’ Fair returns this month offering a weekend of creativity, community and craftsmanship.

With yet another heatwave expected this week, Ilkley Town Council would like to remind people that Ilkley has a public water refill station available in the town, enabling residents and visitors to fill their water bottles free of charge.

Thanks to the overwhelming support of its Comfort Chairs campaign, Airedale Hospital & Community Charity has proudly gifted eight specialist recliner chairs to enhance comfort for the families of patients in their final days. 

A Silsden sports brand is celebrating ten years of growth by launching an exciting new venture into field hockey.

Ilkley Town Council is once again delighted to support free Play in the Park sessions for residents and visitors throughout the summer holidays.

Your Media Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Joanne Towler as its new Senior Commercial Lead.

Motorists will have to wait longer than expected before the new A59 route at Kex Gill opens after weather caused another delay to the £82.5 million project.

Buses will be unable to run to or from Ilkley on Sunday morning, 12th July, due to road closures for the Ilkley Half Marathon, so services will be diverted or truncated accordingly.

Did you attend Ilkley Grammar School?  The school is creating an alumni network of pass students and needs your help.

The organisers of Ilkley Live have dedicated this weekend's music festival to Ilkley stalwart Peter Mate who died on Sunday.

Burnsall Park has shared they would close the park.

With less than one week to go until Sunday 12th July, excitement is building across Wharfedale as runners, supporters, and local communities prepare for one of the region’s most scenic and anticipated road races – the Ilkley Half Marathon.

Ilkley Wharfedale Rotary Club have made donations to twelve local charities after their Great Ilkley Duck Race in April raised £13,650.

Friday 3rd July saw the biggest and most electric edition yet of the Ilkley Cycle Races, with more riders, more spectators, and a louder atmosphere than ever before as the town centre transformed into a high-speed circuit of elite cycling and community celebration.

An extra £3m awarded to Bradford Council will help buy “super pothole machines” to improve roads in Ilkley and across the district.

Ilkley Philharmonic Orchestra presented it’s summer concert at All Saints Parish Church on Sunday 28 June, and Geoffrey Mogridge was in the audience.

West Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal for CCTV or information following the theft of a vehicle over the weekend in Ilkley.

Two Rivers Concert Band will hold their Summer Concert in Ilkley Baptist Church on Sunday 19 July at 3pm.

The brand new 'Ilkley Professional Services Podcast', in partnership with Ilkley BID, shines a light on the stars behind local businesses in Ilkley, and their efforts to support the community.

Booths, which has a store in Ilkley, has been crowned Supreme Retail Cheese of the Year and Cheddar Retailer of the Year at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards.

A stunning array of student talent wows guests at Ilkley Grammar School’s summer fundraising events in the Rathbones Suite at Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club.

A community forum in Ilkley will bring together professionals to discuss challenges facing young men and boys, and how to better support them.

The countdown is nearly over, and anticipation is building across Ilkley as the town prepares to host one of its biggest sporting evenings of the year.

The Principle Trust Children's Charity is proudly celebrating its 15th anniversary, having officially raised over £2,262,000 to provide free, life-changing respite breaks for almost 6,000 vulnerable children and families across Yorkshire.

Organisers of the Ilkley Half Marathon & 5K are inviting the whole town to enjoy a fantastic day out at the Event Village on West Holmes Field on Sunday 12 July 2026.

West Yorkshire Police are offering drivers in Ilkley a free road safety course. ​

PGA Professional Joe Lovery is set to open Ilkley Golf Studios, a premium indoor golf coaching and practice facility in the heart of Ilkley.

Known locally as 'Daredevil Grandma', 82-year-old Valerie Appleton from Ilkley is once again proving that age is just a number.

As part of its commitment to 'going all in' for the National Year of Reading 2026, The Grove Bookshop in Ilkley has designated the month of July as Poetry Month.

Passengers are being warned to plan ahead over two weekends in July due to major engineering work planned by Northern Rail.

Ilkley Bandstand 2000 Trust has announced a Silver Jubilee Concert featuring the City of Bradford Brass Band on Thursday 16th July.

The organisers of this Friday's Ilkley Cycle Races are appealing for local volunteers to help ensure one of the town's biggest sporting events is a success.

An Ilkley law firm has raised £425 for children’s charity Zarach, continuing its long-standing commitment to supporting families in need across Yorkshire.

Ilkley Pride 2026 delivered a vibrant and uplifting celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, bringing together the local community and visitors for a day filled with unity, creativity and unforgettable experiences across the town.

Outside the Box recently joined a nation-wide celebration of the lives of people who have a learning disability, Learning Disability Week.

Upstagers opens the crypt doors at the King’s Hall this July for a frighteningly funny summer musical.

Emily Slater, the entrepreneur behind Ilkley’s renowned Luxe Beauty salon, has announced the launch of ROH, a new luxury day spa and wellness destination at Crescent Court in Ilkley.

Ilkley Civic Society held its first meeting in June 1966, and to commemorate its 60th anniversary the Society undertook a project to improve part of the Canker Well garden on The Grove, Ilkley.

Kaue Garcia and Ryan O'Neill, the owners of the rugby league club Keighley Cougars, have announced their plans to step away from the club citing homophobic abuse as the main reason.

One of Yorkshire's most celebrated restaurants, The Box Tree in Ilkley, has announced a £500,000 investment in the future of the business, with a significant refurbishment set to begin this August.

Ilkley Musical Theatre Society [IMTS] has announced it will hold auditions in September for its Spring 2027 musical, The Great British Bake Off.

Throughout July Ilkley Playhouse has a variety of events to keep you entertained as Caroline Mutton previews for Your Ilkley.

One of Yorkshire's leading rugby festivals returns to Ilkley Rugby Club on Saturday 4th July as the Flotilla Ilkley Summer 7s welcomes teams, supporters and visitors from across the North of England.

Moorfield School will open its doors on Thursday to give Ilkley residents a chance to view its Turner Prize Inspired Art Exhibition!

This year's Silsden Open Gardens weekend is on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June, giving garden enthusiasts a chance to explore around gardens, including those of Ecology Building Society’s Head Office.

From the rolling hills of Yorkshire to coastal trails in Turkey, runners across the globe marked the longest day of the year by taking part in the Sue Ryder Solstice Saunter - raising over £25,000 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. 

A flock of racing yellow ducks took to the River Wharfe last Sunday [21 June] as the annual Burley-in-Wharfedale Duck Race returned to the village.

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for extreme heat covering West Yorkshire, with the alert running from Wednesday night through Thursday.

Bradford Council has made a planning application seeking permission to convert existing office accommodation on the first floor of Dalesway House into residential apartments.

Bradford Council bin crews will be starting an hour earlier this week to avoid possible heat related health issues.

The highly anticipated Ilkley Cycle Races will return on 3rd July, bringing elite cycling, high-energy racing, and a town-wide hospitality experience designed to showcase the very best of Ilkley’s independent food and drink scene.

The Bradford District is likely to get an extra £3 million to help fill the District’s potholes in the coming year.

Ilkley Pride is gearing up for its biggest celebration yet as it returns to the iconic King’s Hall & Winter Garden on Saturday 27 June 2026, marking the 5-year anniversary of Ilkley Pride.