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• VE Day 80 marked in Ilkley

  Ilkley marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a programme of events to commemorate the end of fighting in Europe in World War Two.

• Ilkley BID dedicates May to health, beauty and wellness

  Ilkley Business Improvement District (Ilkley BID) is dedicating the month of May to promote Ilkley’s health, beauty and wellness businesses and to highlight the importance of physical and mental wellbeing.

• Work completed on Ilkley apartment scheme within Victorian villa

  Work is complete on a brand-new apartment development in Ilkley that has seen one of the town’s traditional and substantial Victorian villas sympathetically transformed into four exclusive two-bedroom homes.

• New wedding venue opens near Bolton Abbey

  A brand new wedding venue is set to open near Bolton Abbey this month.

• From Chris Whitty to Wicked Wit: Jimmy Livingstone Live at Ilkley Manor House

  Spoken word poet Jimmy Livingstone is making waves. After building a following in the South, he’s finally heading north to Ilkley Manor House on 22 May!

• Ilkley IT company celebrates 15 years

  Ilkley based Cactus IT’s history started in 2010, when it was founded as Cactus Backup Limited by South African-born entrepreneur Bevan Yates.

• Ilkley Carnival wows with biggest ever parade!

  Ilkley Carnival wowed thousands this year as around 1,500 people joined in its Ilkley: Past, Present and Future-themed parade.

• Ilkley’s first photography festival launches with youth competition

  A new creative celebration is coming to town. photoILKLEY — Ilkley’s first-ever photography festival — will take place over three days from 11th to 13th July 2025, bringing together a vibrant collection of photographic exhibitions across multiple local venues.

• New owner secures future of Ilkley Brewery

  Local businessman Graham Smith has agreed an investment deal with Ilkley Brewery, which secures the future of the brewery and retention of all staff.

• Clarke Foley to celebrate Health & Wellbeing at free festival

  After the overwhelming success of their International Women’s Day event in March, the Clarke Foley Community Hub in partnership with the Inspire & Connect Women’s Network (True Engagement), is invite people to their upcoming Health & Wellbeing Festival on Saturday, 24th May.

• Extra investment for Kex Gill scheme to secure A59’s future

  North Yorkshire Council is preparing to safeguard the future of the A59 with an extra £11.7 million of investment in its major Kex Gill realignment project. 

• MasterChef Stars announced for sixth Ilkley Food and Drink Festival

  The Ilkley Food and Drink Festival has unveiled the line up of renowned chefs performing demonstrations in their Live Cookery Theatre on 14th and 15th June.

• Ilkley firefighters called to barbecue on Ilkley Moor

  Firefighters in Ilkley were called to a 'fire in the open' on Ilkley Moor near the Cow and Calf on Thursday evening.

• Meet cricket legend Sir Alastair Cook at the King’s Hall

  Sir Alastair Nathan Cook CBE is England's leading Test Run scorer of all time and is coming to Ilkley on Saturday 24th May.

• Alan Titchmarsh opens new Ilkley fountain

  Crowds gathered this week as Ilkley’s famous son and TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh CBE officially opened the new fountain at the top of Brook Street.

• Stalwart of the Ilkley community, Pam Clarke, passes away

  Most of the Ilkley community will remember Pamela Clarke from Girl Guiding, Ilkley Amateur Operatics, Ilkley Swimming Club and other charitable parts of the community.

• Final chance to see “A super play and great cast”

  Caroline Mutton takes as a look at what's on at Ilkley Playhouse for Your Ilkley.

• Entries are now open for the 32nd Ilkley Triathlon

  The 32nd edition of Ilkley Triathlon takes place on Sunday, 28th September 2025 and entries are now open.

• International entertainment stars shine in Ilkley for one night only

  International stars of Magic, Entertainment and Comedy will appear for one night in Ilkley to help raise much needed funds for Yorkshire Cancer Research.   

• Airedale Hospital and Community Charity to throw grand ball for 30th birthday

  Airedale Hospital and Community Charity will hold a ball for its 30th birthday at the East Riddlesden Hall this October.