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• Ilkley Carnival announces volunteer groups to benefit from event profits

  Ilkley Carnival committee has announced that this year’s profits will be donated to groups who volunteer to support the running of the event.

• Yorkshire Day celebrations to return and performers are needed

  Following the success of last year's Yorkshire Day celebrations in Ilkley, plans are underway for another two day music extravaganza with an appeal going out for performers.

• New aesthetics clinic opened in Ilkley

  Maesa Aesthetics opened at the weekend located on the corner of Chantry Drive and Cowpasture Road in Ilkley.

• Care home's Plank Against Cancer challenge

  This April, staff and friends of The Raikes Residential Home in Silsden are coming together to take on a simple, but powerful challenge, a 2-minute plank every day, for the entire month.

• Candidates announced for Ilkley and Wharfedale wards at Bradford local elections

  Voters across Ilkley and Wharfedale will head to the polls in May for a major shake-up of local democracy, with every council seat being contested in an 'all-out' election.

• Line-up for Ilkley Pride 2026 announced as tickets go on sale

  Tickets are now on sale for Ilkley Pride 2026, as the event celebrates its 5-year anniversary with its biggest and most exciting programme yet.

• Conservative candidates announced for Ilkley & Addingham

  Conservative candidates Richard Downey, Andrew Loy, and Jane Sellers have been selected to stand in the Ilkley & Addingham ward in the Bradford Council elections on Thursday 7th May.

• Calls for a referendum into water industry ownership from Ilkley clean river campaigners

  Feargal Sharkey joins Ilkley Clean River group in calling for a referendum to bring the water industry into public ownership.

• Police seek public help after £23k worth of goods stolen

  Police have issued images of a suspected shoplifter they would like to identify following a spate of thefts from shops including Boots in Ilkley.

• Ilkley MP says fireworks consultation must lead to action

  Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has urged the Government to take decisive action on fireworks regulation after reports a national consultation on tougher laws is set to be launched.

• Ilkley boxer plans comeback after life-changing reunion

  Ilkley boxer Louis Brow, who has competed at top levels including in front of 10,000 spectators in Dublin, has announced a planned international comeback after a life-changing reunion in Thailand reignited his passion for the sport.

• Upcoming 'not to miss' author events at The Grove Bookshop

  The Grove Bookshop has announced three author events in the coming weeks.

• The moving 'Stabat Mater' Friday lunchtime at St Margaret's

  A deeply moving performance of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater will take place at St Margaret’s Church in Ilkley on Friday [10 April] at 12.30pm, as part of the church’s monthly lunchtime recital series.

• Get ‘In The Mood’ at King’s Hall Ilkley

  The Northern Swing Orchestra, a renowned 16-piece big band, returns to the Kings Hall on Saturday 9 May, for a special tribute to the legendary bandleader Glenn Miller.

• Exploring Ilkley Manor House: A morning talk and family fun this Saturday

  This Saturday, 11 April, Ilkley Manor House is hosting two events, a talk and free family fun.

• Countdown begins to 2026 Ilkley Cycle Races

  Ilkley will once again come alive with speed, energy, and community spirit as the much-anticipated Ilkley Cycle Races return on Friday 3rd July.

• Ilkley Board Gamers return for Easter

  Following the success of the half-term events, Ilkley Board Games is back for Easter, with another afternoon of board games at All Saints for teenagers and children of all ages, plus their parents and carers.

• Food waste collections in Ilkley from this autumn

  Bradford Council is making changes to its waste management policies including weekly food waste collections starting this autumn.

• Local artist announced retirement with ‘the big thank you’

  Ilkley-based artist Lucia Smith is hosting her last ever event this weekend at Weaverbird Workshop in Ilkley.

• Yorkshire’s premier sportive returns to Ilkley in May

  First held 2012, the White Rose Classic Cycling Sportive organised by Ilkley Cycling Club returns on Sunday 31 May 2026.