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• Right at Home celebrates official opening of new office

  The award-winning homecare provider supporting people across Ilkley, Skipton, Keighley and the surrounding area has officially opened its new office.

• The Little Calf offer free play sessions

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• Ilkley Civic Society launches search for the town's best building and conservation projects

  Residents are being encouraged to nominate building and environmental projects for the Ilkley Civic Society Awards 2026.

• Addingham Beer Festival returns this October

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• Veterans enjoy annual summer breakfast at Ben Rhydding pub

  Members of the Ilkley Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club gathered at The Wheatley Arms in Ben Rhydding for their annual summer outdoor breakfast.

• Ilkley garden centre wins top Outdoor Living award

  An Ilkley garden centre has been recognised as one of the best outdoor living retailers in the North after taking joint first place in a regional industry awards programme.

• Ilkley Care Home to host international food festival for the community

  A care home in Ilkley is inviting local residents to enjoy flavours from around the world at a community food festival next month.

• Yorkshire Day Weekend in Ilkley – ALL you need to know!

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• WATCH: Jason Manford gives 'honest' review of Leeds Bradford Airport

  Comedian Jason Manford has given his 'honest' verdict on Leeds Bradford Airport - praising its staff but joking that the terminal could do with a refresh.

• Alan Titchmarsh to judge Ilkley's new floral shop window competition

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• David Hockney's nephew opens contemporary art gallery in Ilkley

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• Cemetery guided walk exploring Ilkley's hydros history

  Friends of Ilkley Cemetery invites the public to a guided walk on Saturday 15 August which will highlight individuals buried or commemorated in Ilkley Cemetery whose lives were connected to Ilkley’s hydros history.

• Yorkshire Water confirms changes to A65 Skipton Road roadworks 

  Following concerns around disruption on the A65 as a result of roadworks which started on Monday, 27 July, Yorkshire Water has reviewed and amended the traffic management in place. 

• Ilkley theatre group celebrate major success at Wharfedale Festival of Theatre Awards

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• Burst water main adds to A65 disruption in Ilkley

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• Silsden Community Centre launches fundraising appeal to unlock £10,000 for community project

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• Browns the Greengrocers to join Ilkley Market

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