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• Fundraising launched for Lizzie after devastating diagnoses

  A fundraising campaign has been launched to help send Lizzie Pitt for life extending brain tumour treatment in Germany.

• Ilkley MP reveals which Town of Culture bid he is backing

  Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has revealed which ‘Town of Culture’ bid he is backing - as both Ilkley and Keighley compete for the national award.

• New Ilkley based production company presents Bindweed

  A compelling new theatre production, Bindweed, is coming to Ilkley Playhouse this spring.

• Airedale Hospital introduces new service for prostate cancer

  A new digital service has been introduced at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust to help prostate cancer patients receive test results more quickly.

• Yorkshire residents needed for new series of BBC's Gladiators

  Yorkshire residents are being invited to apply for the next series of the BBC's Gladiators.

• Lexus Ilkley Open x Beyond The Baseline 2026

  After much anticipation, Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club (ILTSC) have now revealed the full line up for this year’s Beyond the Baseline music concerts.

• Village panto raises over £3,000 for good causes

  The Addingham Village Panto team have announced its production of Aladdin & his Marvellous Lamp raised a whopping £3,200, which will be split between two amazing local good causes!

• Have a cracking time at Nell Bank this Easter

  The charity Nell Bank in Ilkley is once again opening its doors for two days of Easter fun with the return of its Easter Egg Hunt.

• Ilkley Pre-School faces closure without urgent financial lifeline

  A much-loved Ilkley pre-school that has supported local families for over 60 years will be forced to close its doors at the end of April 2026 unless it raises £30,000 in emergency funding.

• MP shares update on redevelopment of Airedale Hospital

  MP Julian Smith met with Foluke Ajayi to receive an update on plans for the redevelopment of Airedale Hospital.

• Age UK shop is Ilkley appeals for donations as stocks are low

  The Age UK shop on The Grove in Ilkley is running low on stock and is appealing for donations.

• Fuggle & Golding saved by Horsforth Brewery

  The craft beer and bottle shop on Leeds Road, which announced its closure last month, has been saved by Horsforth Brewery.

• Joanna seeks life-extending treatment after brain tumour diagnosis

  Joanna James from Ilkley has launched an appeal to get potential life-extending treatment in Germany following her brain tumour diagnosis.

• Winners revealed for Ilkley Business Awards 2026

  The winners of the 10th Ilkley Business Awards have been revealed.

• Airedale Hospital charity hits the road for its fifth annual World Book Day adventure

  Airedale Hospital & Community Charity hit the open road once again for its fifth annual World Book Day road trip, bringing stories, smiles, and plenty of book‑themed fun to five local primary schools. This was all made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of CAD21.

• Yorkshire Water, what is happening behind all those blue hoardings?

  Ilkley Civic Society has invited fifteen different organisations with an environmental interest, or are currently working with Yorkshire Water locally, to its next public meeting.

• Ilkley Cemetery's Beanlands Parade gates repairs

  Ilkley Cemetery’s Beanlands Parade Gates will be removed for repair and refurbishment on Monday 9 March and will be replaced by temporary fencing for a period of about six to eight weeks.

• Local MP backs campaign to protect affordable residential experiences for young people

  Ilkley's MP Robbie Moore has met with Tobias Hammond, County Lead Volunteer for West Yorkshire Scouts to hear concerns about the potential impact of a proposed visitor levy on residential experiences for young people.

• Claire Baxter Gallery announces closure in Ilkley

  Claire Baxter Gallery, with galleries in Ilkley and Knaresborough, has announced this week the closure of the Ilkley gallery due to the increased demand running two galleries, and Claire's wish to spend more time painting.