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  The River Wharfe at Ilkley is one site Yorkshire Water plans to trial a new innovative research project aimed at providing real-time water quality updates.

• Court told Ilkley director of media company does not own a phone

  THE director of a media company missed a vital appointment with the probation service because he doesn’t own a phone – a Judge has been told.

• Ilkley charity asks people to Dip & Donate

  Following a successful, if chilly, first run in February 2025, Ilkley & District Good Neighbours (IDGN) is inviting people to Dip & Donate again in White Wells plunge bath.

• Addingham nursery and pre-school celebrates 25 years

  Nursery Rhymes & Jabberwocky Pre-School in Addingham is celebrating 25 years of providing high-quality care, education and support to children and families within the local community.

• Council to run Saturday collections for missed bins this week

  Bradford Council today apologised for missed bin collections in parts of the district this week and announced crews will work on Saturday to empty the bins that were not collected.

• Damaged caused as Christchurch is hit by lightning

  A lightning strike on Thursday morning hit Christchurch on The Grove causing damage to its spire, lightning conductor and water pipes.

• Golfer Rodney Foster comes to Ilkley for book signing

  One of Yorkshire and England’s greatest ever amateur golfers, Rodney Foster, will be at The Grove Bookshop on Saturday 6 June.

• Ilkley Pride proudly marks 5 years in the town

  The Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group has proudly announced a vibrant programme of events throughout June 2026 to celebrate Pride Month and mark a major milestone - 5 years of Pride in Ilkley.

• Free cycle security marking event

  Officers from Keighley Neighbourhood Policing Team will be carrying out free bike marking in Addingham on Sunday 7 June 2026, helping to protect new and existing bikes from theft.

• Support Ilkley Grammar School's summer fundraising events

  As the Ilkley Grammar School online Auction of Promises enters its final week, organisers are encouraging everyone to 'support your local secondary schools'

• Bini Brew Co unveils major new look inspired by Yorkshire roots

  Inspired by the Yorkshire landscape and the town it proudly calls home, Bini Brew Co in Ilkley has unveiled a major new look, capturing the brewery’s warm, characterful and locally rooted identity.

• Burley-in-Wharfedale Pump Track opens this weekend

  The new Burley-in-Wharfedale community Pump Track officially opens this Saturday, 30 May.

• Ilkley Law firm named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list

  Ilkley law firm, LCF Law, has been named among the UK’s top employers after securing a place in the medium-sized business category in this year’s The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list.

• Ghyll Royd School’s new initiative to cap reception fees

  Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School in Burley-in-Wharfedale has announced a major strategic initiative aimed at supporting local families entering early years education.

• Yorkshire Water hails decision to ban plastic wet wipes

  Yorkshire Water has welcomed new legislation banning plastic in wet wipes from next year.

• Small actions make a big difference: 5 ways to support your local park this summer

  As summer arrives and more people head outdoors, the Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks are encouraging residents and visitors to help protect and care for local green spaces with a simple but powerful message: 'small actions make a big difference'.

• Don't miss out, over 2000 sign up to Ilkley Half Marathon & 5K

  Entries are selling fast for the 2026 Ilkley Half Marathon & 5K, with more than 2,000 runners already signed up for one of Yorkshire’s most popular running events.

• Actor records exclusive intro to film screening in Ilkley

  Foley Films has announced its upcoming monthly screening will be Widow Clicquot and will offer audiences a compelling cinematic experience paired with a unique local connection.

• Police report increase in Ilkley outbuilding burglaries

  The West Yorkshire Police local Neighbourhood Policing Team [NPT] have issued a warning to residents following a series of shed and garage burglaries in both Ilkley and Addingham.

• Ilkley Town Council renews garden maintenance at Mill Ghyll

  Ilkley Town Council [ITC] has said it will continue to fund a garden maintenance programme for Mill Ghyll for the coming year.