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• Ilkley Playhouse releases its 25/26 autumn and winter season programme

  The autumn and winter season 2025/2026 has arrived at Ilkley Playhouse and we hope there is something for everyone to enjoy over the next six months.

• Criticism after school bus cuts confirmed

  A school bus service from Ilkley to Menston along with five others have been axed.

• Silsden Proms on the Farm raises £5,000 for local charities

  Hundreds of people gathered for an evening of music and and community spirit at Silsden Proms on the Farm 2025, held in the town last weekend (Saturday 19th July).

• Two week Springs Lane road closure from next week

  Roadworks will close a stretch of Springs Lane in Ilkley for around two weeks from Monday 28 July.

• Public feedback shapes Steeton and Silsden pedestrian and cycle bridge plans

  The plans for a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the busy A629 between Steeton and Silsden have taken another step forward.

• Clip ‘n Climb celebrates a decade of fun, fitness and family!

  Clip 'n Climb in Ilkley’s Station Plaza is celebrating 10 years on Friday 25 July since open its doors and climbing walls!

• Review: Ilkley Chamber Orchestra's Summer Concert

  Review by Geoffrey Mogridge: Ilkley Chamber Orchestra at All Saints Parish Church, Ilkley, Sunday, July 20th, 2025

• Airedale bosses make plea ahead of doctors strike action

  Bosses at Airedale Hospital have issued a plea ahead of the resident doctors strike which starts on Friday.

• Ceramic artist to showcase Final MA Exhibition in Ilkley

  Ceramic artist Ali Gane will present her final MA exhibition, Journey to the Edge of Land, from Thursday to Saturday this week within Church House at All Saints Church in Ilkley.

• Airedale Hospital workers to vote on strike action

  Airedale hospital workers will begin a strike vote on Friday [25 July] angry because they get worse terms and conditions than colleagues working at the same hospital.

• Ilkley to host sixth Yorkshire Invitational golf tournament

  Ryder Cup Captain Mark ‘Jesse’ James hosts the 2025 Yorkshire Invitational held once again at Ilkley Golf Club on Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th September organised by SGH Events.

• Yorkshire Day celebrations as Ilkley co-hosts the special day

  Celebrate Yorkshire Day in Ilkley as the town host activities along with Bradford for the official civic celebration for 2025.

• Airedale Hospital & Community Charity encourages submissions for second ‘Menu of Poems’

  In 2024, Airedale Hospital and Community Charity launched their first ‘Menu of Poems’ for patients across Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. Following their initial success, the charity are bringing the Menu of Poems back for this years’ National Poetry Day with a brand-new theme. 

• Ben Rhydding Sports Club is “delighted” with share of £18k from Ilkley Carnival

  Ilkley Carnival has raised £18k for local good causes thanks to a year of incredible community involvement and support for the 2025 event.

• Rotary Young Photographer Competition celebrates creativity

  The Ilkley Wharfedale Rotary Club has presented certificates to the three winners of the local stage of the Rotary Young Photographer Competition.

• Northern to name train after rugby legend Rob Burrow

  Northern has announced it will name a train after rugby league legend and motor neurone disease (MND) campaigner Rob Burrow.

• Pedestrian safety improved with new island on Skipton Road

  Ilkley District Councillor, Andrew Loy, has said he is delighted that the installation of a traffic island on Skipton Road has now been completed.

• Local solicitors named best in North Yorkshire

  A local solicitors has been named the best in North Yorkshire at the England Business Awards 2025.

• Hosepipe ban to continue, despite rainfall

  Hosepipe ban restrictions are set to continue despite recent rainfall, according to Yorkshire Water.

• Climate Action Ilkley pleased with Bradford Council’s climate action ambitions

  Climate Action Ilkley (CAI) has given its response to Bradford Council's draft Climate Action Plan for 2025-2028 as part of the Council's consultation process and have suggested improvements.