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• Yorkshire outperforms national housing market

  The average UK property price dropped by 0.3% in June according to Righmove - but Yorkshire and The Humber was one of the few regions that bucked the trend.

• Local house prices buck the UK trend with modest increase

  The average asking price of a UK property has dropped by 0.3%, but according to an Ilkley estate agent and Rightmove, the local housing market has bucked the trend.

• Perform at the ‘bigger and better’ Ilkley Live 2025

  Ilkley’s popular community music festival, Ilkley Live, returns for its fifth year on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th July, and this year it will be bigger and better than ever!

• Support Ilkley Cycle Races as a volunteer

  The countdown has begun for one of the most exciting evenings in Ilkley’s calendar – the Ilkley Cycle Races, taking place this year on Friday 4th July, and organisers are urging local residents to get involved by volunteering to help bring the event to life.

• Review: Ilkley Philharmonic Orchestra's Candlelight Concert

  Geoffrey Mogridge was in the audience at Ilkley Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert at All Saints' Church on Sunday 8th June.

• Ilkley Town Council objects strongly to parking proposals

  Ilkley Town Council has this week submitted a written objection to Bradford Council regarding its proposed changes to on street parking, which includes the removal of the 1 hour free parking.

• Yorkshire Water urges 'careful' water usage ahead of hot weather

  Yorkshire Water is urging customers to carefully consider their water usage in the coming days ahead of the forecasted hot and dry weather.

• Five day 'heat health alert' covers Ilkley

  A yellow heat health alert has been issued for the Ilkley area and whole of Yorkshire over the coming days.

• Labour of Love next at Ilkley Playhouse

  A witty and engaging play that takes the audience on a captivating journey through two decades of British politics opens on Thursday, 19 June, at Ilkley Playhouse.

• Charity shows its work in new photographic exhibition 

  A new photography exhibition called 'Lifted' will mark the culmination of the 50th anniversary year of Ilkley and District Good Neighbours by showcasing how the charity supports older and more vulnerable people in the local community.

• Review: The Waterman Piano Recital - Khanh Nhi Luong

  Geoffrey Mogridge reviews the 2025 Waterman Piano Recital - Khanh Nhi Luong at the King’s Hall, Ilkley on Wednesday 11th June 2025.

• Burley Arts Festival this month part of #Bradford2025

  As part of the Bradford 2025 City of Culture festivities, the village of Burley in Wharfedale will be hosting lots of different arts activities, happening throughout both Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June.

• Outside the Box Drama Group shines at Ilkley Playhouse

  Summer arrived early this year – along with spring, autumn and winter – as the Outside the Box Drama Group took audiences on a vibrant journey in their original performance “SpringSummerAutumnWinter” at Ilkley Playhouse.

• Thrilling finals at the Lexus Ilkley Open

  Sunday was finals day at the Lexus Ilkley Open at Ilkley, Lawn, Tennis & Squash Club.

• Ilkley florist crowned Best in Yorkshire

  Local florist, Lionne Roper-Hird, has been named Best Florist in Yorkshire in the prestigious Muddy Stilettos Awards 2025, which celebrates the very best in independent businesses across the county.

• Discover what Ilkley & District u3a has to offer

  No longer working full time and want to keep socially active? The local Ilkley & District u3a could be the answer and the group is holding its annual showcase event this Saturday at the Clarke Foley Community Hub.

• Ilkley residents in the King’s Birthday Honours list 2025

  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.