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• Birthday card appeal launched for Ilkley woman turning 106

  An Ilkley care home is hoping to make a resident's 106th birthday extra special by collecting 106 birthday cards.

• Ilkley Fire Station welcomes hundreds for annual open day

  Ilkley Fire Station has thanked the community for its support after a “fantastic turnout” for its annual Open Day.

• Ilkley MP says lessons must be learned from A65 roadworks

  Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has said lessons must be learned from recent roadworks on the A65 after the project was completed almost two weeks ahead of schedule.

• Thrill-seekers' skydive raises £5,700 for children's charity

  An Ilkley businessman and two fellow thrill-seekers have raised £5,700 for a Yorkshire children’s charity after completing a skydive from more than 15,000ft.

• Ilkley nursing home opens new landscaped garden

  Residents and staff at an Ilkley nursing home have celebrated the opening of a newly landscaped garden.

• Ilkley Half Marathon raises more than £55,000 for local good causes

  The 2026 Ilkley Half Marathon and 5K has raised more than £55,000 directly for local good causes – with thousands more raised independently by runners.

• Yorkshire children invited to nominate their parents to be 'slimed' on CBBC

  Children across Yorkshire are being invited to nominate an adult in their life to be covered in slime live on CBBC.

• Yorkshire Water completes A65 work two weeks early

  Yorkshire Water has completed work on the A65 almost two weeks earlier than originally planned.

• Sir Gareth Southgate among sporting stars heading to Ilkley golf event

  Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate is among a host of sporting stars set to tee off in Ilkley next month.

• Ilkley wine merchant to open third venue in Haworth

  Ilkley-based independent wine merchant Martinez Wines is set to expand with the opening of a third venue in Haworth.

• Ilkley MP demands answers from Royal Mail over postal delays

  Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has called for action from Royal Mail over ongoing postal delivery delays affecting residents across the area.

• Bard in the Yard returns to Ilkley Manor House this August

  Shakespeare will return to the courtyard at Ilkley Manor House later this month as the popular Bard in the Yard performances return for a seventh year.

• Community comes together in Ilkley to address young men's mental health

  More than 70 professionals from across the healthcare, education and mental health sectors came together in Ilkley for a Mental Health Forum exploring the wellbeing of young men and boys.

• Record-breaking Ilkley Open serves up more than 1,100 matches

  The 141st Ilkley Open has enjoyed a record-breaking year, with more than 550 entries.

• Ilkley Playhouse unveils packed season of drama, comedy, music and live entertainment

  From gripping wartime drama and Shakespearean classics to live music, comedy, literature and festive family favourites, Ilkley Playhouse has unveiled an exciting Autumn/Winter 2026/27 programme packed with something for everyone.

• GALLERY: Thousands celebrate Yorkshire Day in Ilkley

  More than 15,000 people visited Ilkley over the Yorkshire Day Celebration Weekend as the town centre was transformed into a festival of live music, food, drink and community spirit.

• MP criticises lack of progress on Ilkley roadworks as Yorkshire Water extends working hours

  An MP has criticised the progress of ongoing roadworks in Ilkley after raising concerns with Yorkshire Water over what he says is a lack of activity on site despite major traffic disruption.

• Right at Home celebrates official opening of new office

  The award-winning homecare provider supporting people across Ilkley, Skipton, Keighley and the surrounding area has officially opened its new office.

• The Little Calf offer free play sessions

  Families in Ilkley can enjoy free play sessions at The Little Calf, thanks to a new initiative sponsored by local businesses.

• Ilkley Civic Society launches search for the town's best building and conservation projects

  Residents are being encouraged to nominate building and environmental projects for the Ilkley Civic Society Awards 2026.