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• Spring/Summer line-up at Ilkley Playhouse

  The Spring Summer 2026 Season has arrived at Ilkley Playhouse and we hope there is something for everyone to enjoy over the next six months.

• Ilkley Manor House reopens for Spring with a culture-packed programme

  Ilkley Manor House is gearing up for a vibrant Spring season, with a packed line-up of exhibitions, photography workshops, live music, talks, and family-friendly activities.

• Ilkley Beer Festival celebrates a successful year of beer, community and charity

  Another hugely successful Ilkley Beer Festival has come to a close, with over 2,000 visitors gathering at the iconic King's Hall & Winter Garden for a weekend of outstanding beer, live entertainment and community spirit.

• Police appeal following serious collision in Ilkley

  Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Ilkley.

• Beauty in Bloom team all share the same passion

  Beauty in Bloom, the Ilkley salon on Cowpasture Road, is celebrating its third anniversary soon.

• Two weeks until 36th Ilkley Moor Fell Race

  Once again, 2026 will see a strong field of fell runners from far and wide converge on our famous moor, for the Ilkley Moor Fell Race on Sunday 1 March - now in its 36 year.

• 1,000 Smiles: Pateley Bridge woman wins £1,000 prize

  A Pateley Bridge woman has bagged £1,000 directly into her bank account - just for smiling.

• Children’s books inspires Ilkley Carnival creative competition!

  Ilkley Carnival’s Children’s Books theme is set to inspire colourful and creative illustrations designed by local young people.

• Applications invited for Tesco funding scheme in Ilkley

  Tesco in Ilkley is encouraging applications from LS29 schools and organisations for its community Stronger Starts scheme.

• Voices needed for Ilkley production of The Prince of Egypt

  Ilkley Musical Theatre Society [IMTS] have announced that they are one of the first amateur societies in the region to be granted the rights to perform The Prince of Egypt this November — and excitement is already building.

• Phase 2 of Ilkley Fountain to enhance focal point

  Improving Ilkley have announced the launch of Phase 2 of the Ilkley Fountain project, a community-led enhancement to the popular fountain at Mill Ghyll.

• Ilkley man banned from running company appears in court

  An Ilkley businessman will appear in Crown Court next month to answer charges that he acted as director of a company while being banned from doing so.

• Two firms fined after racking collapse killed two workers

  Two companies have been fined following an incident which resulted in the deaths of two workers from Ilkley and Chorley.

• Car parking changes - Ilkley Town Council wants your feedback!

  Ilkley Town Council [ITC] is keen to gather residents’ views about the recent changes to car parking, made by Bradford Council, which came into effect in the town at the start of the year.

• Yorkshire participants need for Channel 4's The Dog House

  Channel 4 is appealing for people in Yorkshire to take part in the next series of The Dog House.

• Ilkley’s Outside the Box joins neighbouring Otley community

  Outside the Box is getting set to expand some of its activities to Otley through a new partnership with society Otley Common.

• Westbourne Spice named Best Family Friendly Restaurant of the Year

  Westbourne Spice on Bradford Road in Otley received an award at the Nations Curry Awards.

• Children's charity secures partnership with Ilkley's Pendle Sportswear

  Leeds Children’s Charity has announced a two-year charity partnership with Pendle Sportswear in Ilkley.

• Virtuoso violinist returns by popular demand

  Ilkley Philharmonic Orchestra’s [IPO] Spring concert in March will feature popular works by Rossini and Mozart.

• Ilkley couple shares marriage tips that stand the test of time

  “Have a good sense of humour” is just one of the pieces of advice given by a couple at a care home in Ilkley as they enjoyed their 50th Valentine’s Day together.