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• Ilkley Civic Society unveil new Blue Plaque on Wells House  

  For many years the Ilkley Civic Society’s Blue Plaque Scheme has celebrated the history of Ilkley and of buildings that have shaped the town. 

• Police appeal following cars stolen in Ilkley

  West Yorkshire Police have reported vehicle crime in Ilkley over the weekend.

• Care home welcomes Ilkley Veterans for special appreciation lunch

  Greenholme House Care Home in Burley-in-Wharfedale recently welcomed members of the Ilkley Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club for a special lunch event.

• A Magnificat summer concert this weekend

  On Saturday, 13 June, two local choral societies will come together to present a charming and exuberant concert featuring the music of 20th century composers.

• Community thanked as response saved a life

  Emergency services were called to Cowpasture Road in Ilkley on Saturday to attend to a cyclist who had suffered a major heart attack.

• Experience the calming joy of crafting for charity Mind

  Residents and visitors are invited to turn off their mobile phones and enjoy an endorphin boost, with a selections of mindful crafts and mini projects, in aid for the charity Mind at Mrs Duttons Wondrous Workshops.

• The ones to watch at Lexus Ilkley Open 2026

  This year’s Lexus Ilkley Open will begin on Sunday 7 June at Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club with the qualifying stages.

• Paws for Manorlands raises £1,600+ for local hospice care

  Around 50 people and their four-legged friends gathered in Ilkley recently for the inaugural Paws for Manorlands charity dog walk, raising an incredible £1,605 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.

• The Hub announces its Ilkley Live Music Festival line-up

  The Clarke Foley Community Hub will once again be among the venues for the Ilkley Live Community Music Festival.

• Norton & Townsend tailors moves to new boutique showroom

  Norton & Townsend, the bespoke tailoring house known for its expertly crafted suits and personalised service, has relocated from Ben Rhydding to new premises on Little Lane in the heart of Ilkley.

• RE-Play comes to Ilkley Manor House

  From this weekend, Ilkley Manor House will present RE-Play, a joyful and imaginative exhibition celebrating the creative process, the pleasure of making and the playful possibilities of contemporary art.

• Local community rallies around local teacher diagnosed with rare brain cancer

  Fundraising efforts are being made to support a local school teacher who was recently diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer.

• Leeds United chose Ilkley Moor for new shirt launch

  Leeds United and adidas have today unveiled the club’s new away kit for the 26/27 Premier League season with a film shot on Ilkley Moor.

• Free train tickets to help families beat the 'back to school' squeeze

  Train operator Northern has launched a new scheme to help children get confident on the train ahead of the big secondary school move.

• First look at new Airedale Hospital plans

  New images of how Airedale Hospital could look once it is completely rebuilt have been released today.

• Yorkshire Day returns to Ilkley with two-day cultural celebration!

  Two days of free music and family entertainment alongside Ilkley’s biggest Yorkshire market will celebrate Yorkshire Day 2026 in Ilkley.

• Wildlife filmmaker returns to Ilkley in 2027

  Acclaimed wildlife filmmaker and photographer Gordon Buchanan is heading back to Ilkley in 2027 with his hugely successful Lions and Tigers and Bears tour.

• Charity Breakfast Rave and Seafood Festival on Ilkley bar's menu

  Fresh seafood, live music, community spirit and charity fundraising are all on the menu this June as The Ticket Office launches Ilkley’s very first Seafood Festival.

• Ilkley Veterans take on England this weekend! 

  Ilkley Town’s Over-55s take on the Over-60 England Veterans this Sunday, 7 June, kick-off 1pm.

• Local councillors call for "extraordinary meeting" ahead of national Grooming Gang inquiry

  Conservatives in Bradford, including Ilkley and Addingham's three district councillors, have called for an “extraordinary meeting” to cement calls for Bradford to be included in a national inquiry into grooming gangs.