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• Ilkley Thingery moves home – keeping the Mortens tradition alive

  The Ilkley Thingery has settled into its new base behind the former Mortens shop on Cunliffe Road, continuing the long-loved tradition of this spot being a place for tools, DIY know-how and friendly local help.

• Final tickets available for Ilkley Beer Festival

  Ilkley Beer Festival is marking its 18th year on February 13th & 14th with a renewed focus on community fundraising and support for local businesses,

• Professor prepares to climb Everest with support from Ilkley Harriers

  Members of Ilkley Harriers, along with walkers, cyclists, families and passers-by, came together at the weekend to take on an extraordinary endurance challenge on Ilkley Moor.

• Addingham café opens with new team at the helm

  Ginger Plum Café in Addingham has opened its doors today with a team behind the counter, Sophie and Matt.

• Musical weekend ahead at Ilkley Playhouse

  Look forward to a weekend of musical entertainment at Ilkley Playhouse.

• Addingham Pre-School awarded 'STRONG STANDARD' rating by OFSTED

  The pre-school received the rating under the new rating system.

• Four million and growing for Ilkley online learning provider

  Ilkley based learning provider, High Speed Training, has officially certified its 4 millionth learner, marking a significant milestone for the organisation.

• New website launches to unite LS29 voluntary organisations

  A new online directory and community calendar have launched to bring together information about the vibrant voluntary and community sector in the LS29 area.

• Celebrating community spirit at Ilkley Riverside Parks group

  The Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks [FOIRP] are celebrating another highly successful year of improvements to Ilkley’s much-loved riverside green spaces, while inviting new volunteers to join them in caring for the parks in the year ahead.

• Your Media Group launches brand new local voucher platform

  Your Media Group has launched a brand new voucher platform, making it easier to discover local days out and experiences right on your doorstep.

• Utility firms set to be charged for peak-time roadworks

  A scheme is set to be introduced to charge utility companies and other organisations for carrying out roadworks on key roads during the busiest times of the day.

• Brutus Gold will return to Ilkley for One Night of Disco Magic

  After a sell-out debut last year, Brutus Gold’s Love Train is back, bringing one night of disco magic to The Kings Hall on 30th May.

• Mayor joins veterans club for Armed Forces Covenant signing

  The Mayor of Ilkley, Councillor Jane Gibson, attended the recent Ilkley Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club and witnessed the Armed Forces Covenant signing.

• Brand new local voucher platform set to launch next week

  A brand new voucher platform is set to make discovering local days out and experiences easier than ever when it launches next week.

• Supporters launch for Ilkley Pride 2026 programme

  Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group welcomed a large and enthusiastic gathering of local businesses, community organisations, and civic leaders on Thursday evening for its annual Supporters Launch Event, held at The Ticket Office in Ilkley.

• Three Ilkley lads to walk 120 miles for dementia charity

  Three football fans from Ilkley plan to walk 120 miles in honour of all those affected by dementia.

• Can you spare an hour for Marie Curie?

  Marie Curie is looking for volunteers in Ilkley for its Great Daffodil Appeal this Spring.

• Rain forces council to close grass sports pitches this weekend

  Bradford Council has today said its grass sports pitches will be closed this weekend due to the weather.

• Askwith road closures for water mains replacement work

  The next stage of a £7.2m Yorkshire Water project will involve the closure of various roads around Askwith village from next week.

• A Night of the Blues at Ilkley Playhouse this spring

  Ilkley Live is once again partnering with Ilkley Playhouse for A Night of the Blues on Saturday 8th May 2026.