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  Three Ilkley names have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list released this week.

• Town Council calls Extraordinary Meeting to discuss BMDC parking proposals

  Ilkley Town Council [ITC] is to hold an Extraordinary Meeting of the Council next week to discuss the current Bradford Council [BMDC] proposal to alter pay and display charges for parking in Ilkley.

• Sell out first Ilkley Lido Full Moon Swim of the season

  On a fantastic warm evening 500 people dived, jumped and crept into the wonderful 18 degree water at Ilkley Lido for the first of this season's Full Moon Swims.

• All you need to know about the Ilkley Food and Drink Festival

  The Ilkley Food and Drink Festival returns for its sixth year this weekend, unveiling the programme of diverse entertainment options, new attractions, family activities, and fresh food and drink line-ups.

• Ideal Extraction Ltd shortlisted for prestigious award

  Ilkley engineering company, Ideal Extraction Ltd, is celebrating after being announced as a Finalist in the category SME Business of the Year at the prestigious BusinessiQ Awards 2025.

• Rotary Club of Ilkley award proceeds from annual quiz

  At a recent lunch meeting, The Rotary Club of Ilkley handed out the proceeds from the annual Andrew Hartley Memorial Business Quiz.

• A night of drama, intense passions and Forbidden Love…

  Airedale Symphony Orchestra [ASO] will present stunningly powerful and exciting music inspired by Romeo and Juliet at the King’s Hall in Ilkley on Sunday 29 June.

• Free parking in Ilkley will go under Bradford Council plans

  Bradford Council is publishing proposals this week which if they go ahead will see the removal of the free 1-hour street parking in Ilkley.

• Drop-in session for residents negatively affected by 20mph scheme

  Ilkley Town Council [ITC] has arranged a drop-in session on 3rd July to gather feedback from residents who feel they have been affected by the 20mph scheme introduced by Bradford Council [BMDC].

• Honours handed out at Pride of Airedale Awards 2025

  Staff members and volunteers from across Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and AGH Solutions were honoured at a special event last week held in Ilkley.

• Boulders installed around Ilkley Riverside Gardens

  Thanks to campaigning from local groups and residents, and funding from Ilkley Town Council, a number of large boulders have been placed in strategic areas around the Riverside Gardens.

• Community partnership supports Yorkshire Children’s Charity

  Lister Horsfall, one of Ilkley’s most prestigious jewellers, has announced a community-driven collaboration with the organisers of the Ilkley Cycle Races to raise vital funds for Yorkshire Children’s Charity, a regional charity committed to transforming the lives of disadvantaged children across the county.

• Deadline approaches in youth photography competition

  A competition being run by photoILKLEY, Ilkley’s first-ever photography festival on 11 to 13 July, closes on Monday, 16 June 2025.

• Ilkley’s own ‘poet laureate of the people’ captures hearts and imaginations

  Local poet, Josie Whitehead, for many years has enhanced readers young and old with her evocative, rhythmic verse that reflects the spirit, nature, and charm of Yorkshire life.

• Udderly brave fundraisers prepare to Zip the Cow for Sue Ryder 

  Thrill-seekers from all over Yorkshire are invited to take on a high-speed zip wire challenge over Ilkley Moor this summer to raise vital funds for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice in Oxenhope.  

• Nation’s favourite gardener goes back to his roots at Ashlands Primary School 

  Ashlands Primary School in Ilkley had a VIP alumni in attendance recently when Alan Titchmarsh paid a visit to the school.

• Addingham cafe and deli 'devastated' in overnight fire

  The popular Joyful Deli bar and restaurant near Addingham says it is closed until further notice after a major fire in the early hours of Monday.

• Entertainment line-up revealed for Ilkley Food & Drink Festival

  In just a few days, The Ilkley Food and Drink Festival will launch its sixth annual celebration at the riverside in town.

• New Airedale Hospital could be one of UK’s most 'state-of-the-art'

  The new Airedale Hospital could be among the most modern hospitals in the country after it was revealed patients in the new hospital are set to benefit from their own ensuite bedrooms.

• 30k recyclable cups for Ilkley tennis tournament

  BusinessWaste.co.uk has announced its club partner status with the Lexus Ilkley Open 2025 helping the tournament serve up sustainability.