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  Ilkley didn't make the shortlist for the first Town of Culture accolade – it was revealed today.

• Discover Nell Bank's Most Wanted Birds this summer!

  The countdown is on...!   Nell Bank are now putting the finishing touches to their Summer Discovery Days.

• Bradford Council ranks second highest in region for garden waste charges

  Bradford Council has been ranked the second most expensive council in Yorkshire for garden waste collections, according to new research.

• Ziplining into her 90s this weekend in Ilkley!

  This weekend, absolutely 'moo-vellous' Joan will be celebrating her 90th year by taking on Sue Ryder's high-speed zipline challenge - Zip The Cow!

• St John’s to screen People’s Emergency Briefing

  A free community screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing will take place at St. John’s Church, Ben Rhydding, on Sunday 26th July at 6.30pm, followed by a discussion to explore the climate and nature crisis.

• Yorkshire Water urges customers to cut water use during heatwave

  Yorkshire Water has urged customers to use water wisely after demand soared by around 150 million litres in a single day.

• Review: Upstagers' Addams Family - a musical comedy to die for!

  Imogen Clark reviews The Addams Family on stage until Saturday at the King's Hall in Ilkley.

• Ilkley guest house celebrates winning 'Best Breakfast' in AA B&B Awards

  One Tivoli Place Guest House is celebrating after winning Best Breakfast of the Year at the 2026 AA B&B Awards, while The Penny Bun in Askwith has been crowned Inn of the Year for England.

• Summer Makers’ Fair returns to Ilkley Manor House

  Ilkley Manor House’s Summer Makers’ Fair returns this month offering a weekend of creativity, community and craftsmanship.

• Ilkley Town Council urges people to stay hydrated!

  With yet another heatwave expected this week, Ilkley Town Council would like to remind people that Ilkley has a public water refill station available in the town, enabling residents and visitors to fill their water bottles free of charge.

• Airedale Community brings comfort to loves ones at Airedale General Hospital

  Thanks to the overwhelming support of its Comfort Chairs campaign, Airedale Hospital & Community Charity has proudly gifted eight specialist recliner chairs to enhance comfort for the families of patients in their final days. 

• Local cricket firm launches Viking Hockey after a decade of success

  A Silsden sports brand is celebrating ten years of growth by launching an exciting new venture into field hockey.

• Free Play in the Park sessions return to Ilkley this summer

  Ilkley Town Council is once again delighted to support free Play in the Park sessions for residents and visitors throughout the summer holidays.

• Joanne Towler joins Your Media Group in senior commercial role

  Your Media Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Joanne Towler as its new Senior Commercial Lead.

• Opening of new Kex Gill road delayed again due to weather

  Motorists will have to wait longer than expected before the new A59 route at Kex Gill opens after weather caused another delay to the £82.5 million project.

• Bus service changes for Ilkley Half Marathon

  Buses will be unable to run to or from Ilkley on Sunday morning, 12th July, due to road closures for the Ilkley Half Marathon, so services will be diverted or truncated accordingly.

• Calling all alumni of Ilkley Grammar School

  Did you attend Ilkley Grammar School?  The school is creating an alumni network of pass students and needs your help.

• Ilkley Live music festival dedicated to Ilkley stalwart

  The organisers of Ilkley Live have dedicated this weekend's music festival to Ilkley stalwart Peter Mate who died on Sunday.

• Burnsall permanently closes park

  Burnsall Park has shared they would close the park.

• Excitements builds for Sunday's Ilkley Half Marathon

  With less than one week to go until Sunday 12th July, excitement is building across Wharfedale as runners, supporters, and local communities prepare for one of the region’s most scenic and anticipated road races – the Ilkley Half Marathon.