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• Rail disruption warned on Sunday due to engineering work

  Northern say planned engineering work on Sunday, 19 April, impacting services on the Wharfedale Line.

• Walking for Val: friends turn tragedy into action

  A group of Ilkley friends are going on a three day 'Reiki Ramble' to help Val get the help she needs after being left paralysed below the neck.

• Police to hold bike-marking session in Ilkley on Saturday

  Cyclists are being offered a chance to protect their bikes from thieves.

• Hundreds enjoy Easter fun at Nell Bank in Ilkley

  During the Easter holidays, over 400 people enjoyed a visit to Nell Bank Outdoor Education Centre in Ilkley.

• Coming soon to the Ilkley Playhouse stage

  Plan your next visit to Ilkley Playhouse, we take a look at the latest what's on guide.

• Former Ilkley Mayor standing for Liberal Democrats in Bradford elections

  Bradford Liberal Democrats have announced their candidate. Mark Stidworthy, for the Ilkley and Addingham Ward in the Bradford Council elections on 7 May.

• New Litter Awards to recognise local environmental heroes

  The new Thomas Black Local Litter Awards aim to recognise volunteers, groups and businesses improving our local environment and celebrate efforts in litter clearing, conservation and community engagement.

• Local runners take on the London Marathon to support Children’s Charity

  Two dedicated fundraisers, Joe Gaughan and Simon Horsfall, are preparing to take on the iconic London Marathon this year in support of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity.

• A true sporting legend comes to King’s Hall Ilkley

  Nicknamed Billy Whizz after ‘the fastest boy in the world’-as depicted in the Beano Comic, Leeds born Jason Robinson OBE is coming to Ilkley on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

• Yorkshire Water begins work on Ilkley wetland

  Work has begun on a nature-based wetland in Ilkley, marking the next step of a £60 million investment to improve water treatment and the water quality of the river Wharfe.

• Musical Annie opens on Wednesday at King's Hall

  Ilkley Musical Theatre Society’s production of Annie opens this week at the Kings Hall, Ilkley, and the IMTS can’t wait to welcome you!

• Ilkley Carnival announces volunteer groups to benefit from event profits

  Ilkley Carnival committee has announced that this year’s profits will be donated to groups who volunteer to support the running of the event.

• Yorkshire Day celebrations to return and performers are needed

  Following the success of last year's Yorkshire Day celebrations in Ilkley, plans are underway for another two day music extravaganza with an appeal going out for performers.

• New aesthetics clinic opened in Ilkley

  Maesa Aesthetics opened at the weekend located on the corner of Chantry Drive and Cowpasture Road in Ilkley.

• Care home's Plank Against Cancer challenge

  This April, staff and friends of The Raikes Residential Home in Silsden are coming together to take on a simple, but powerful challenge, a 2-minute plank every day, for the entire month.

• Candidates announced for Ilkley and Wharfedale wards at Bradford local elections

  Voters across Ilkley and Wharfedale will head to the polls in May for a major shake-up of local democracy, with every council seat being contested in an 'all-out' election.

• Line-up for Ilkley Pride 2026 announced as tickets go on sale

  Tickets are now on sale for Ilkley Pride 2026, as the event celebrates its 5-year anniversary with its biggest and most exciting programme yet.

• Conservative candidates announced for Ilkley & Addingham

  Conservative candidates Richard Downey, Andrew Loy, and Jane Sellers have been selected to stand in the Ilkley & Addingham ward in the Bradford Council elections on Thursday 7th May.

• Calls for a referendum into water industry ownership from Ilkley clean river campaigners

  Feargal Sharkey joins Ilkley Clean River group in calling for a referendum to bring the water industry into public ownership.

• Police seek public help after £23k worth of goods stolen

  Police have issued images of a suspected shoplifter they would like to identify following a spate of thefts from shops including Boots in Ilkley.