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• Clayful in Ilkley to close and go mobile

  The owners of Clayful in the Moors Shopping Centre have announced their decision to close the shop.

• Ilkley women take on 300-mile Highlands to Hadrian's Wall charity ride

  A group of eight friends from Ilkley are preparing to take on an extraordinary endurance challenge this spring — cycling over 300 miles, on and off road, across some of the UK’s toughest terrain to raise vital funds for two deeply personal causes.

• Ilkley footballing Super Vets face Republic of Ireland

  Ilkley Towns AFC's Super Vets are back in international action this weekend when its Over-55s face Republic of Ireland Over-55s on Sunday, 10 May, kicking off at 2pm.

• Yorkshire Water warn motorists to 'expect delays' from Monday

  After ten weeks of delays on Skipton Road in Ilkley already this year, motorists face further disruption from Monday as Yorkshire Water start new 'major water work' on the same stretch of the A65.

• Ilkley BBC singer songwriter launches new album with jazz band  

  A singer songwriter from Ilkley, Siena Anderson, has launched a new album with her indie jazz band, ‘Phantom Bagman’ - and they are preparing for a gig in Leeds.

• Emergency climate briefing planned in Ilkley

  The stark reality of what’s happening to the climate and natural world is the focus of a film to be shown to local VIPs and residents in Ilkley next week.

• Courtyard will be 'buzzing' for Ilkley Manor House Spring Fair

  The Ilkley Manor House Spring Fair is back for its third year in the Courtyard on Saturday, 9 May.

• Residents urged to have their say on 7 May

  Residents in Ilkley will choose three councillors to represent the Ilkley & Addingham ward on Bradford Council tomorrow.

• Ilkley Lido opens for summer this weekend

  Ilkley Lido will make a splash as it officially re-opens for the summer season this Saturday, 9 May 2026.

• Starbucks smaller advertising pole refused

  Plans to install a smaller five meter sign at Startbucks in Ben Rhydding have been refused by Bradford Council planners, citing it 'would appear as a disproportionate and discordant feature'.

• Ilkley Carnival 2026 - a real celebration of community spirit

  Ilkley Carnival returned in lively fashion this May Day weekend, drawing thousands to the streets of town and East Holmes Field for a celebration of community spirit.

• Ilkley law firm unveils new head of personal law

  Longstanding Ilkley lawyer, Ann Christian, has been promoted to Head of Personal Law at LCF Law.

• More Ilkley children to benefit from Fruit & Veg for Schools programme

  The Tesco Free Fruit & Veg for Schools programme aims to reach more Ilkley schools, as new research finds most children fall short of their five-a-day.

• Ilkley travel company proves biggest isn't always best!

  With an expert here in Ilkley, the Designer Travel team received the ultimate accolade from industry peers last month being named 'Top Homeworking Business Large 2026' at the prestigious TTG Top 50 Awards.

• Ilkley Pool and Lido group pauses fundraising

  The Ilkley Pool and Lido Community Group (IPLCG) has announced that it is pausing its fundraising and its proactive attempts to contribute to the improvement of the Pool and Lido, because of the persistent difficulty with engaging with Bradford Council (CBMDC).

• Countdown begins for 167th Great Yorkshire Show

  The countdown is on for the 167th Great Yorkshire Show - and tickets are selling fast.

• Multi-million pound Kex Gill scheme enters final stages

  Work on the multi-million pound highways scheme in North Yorkshire is entering the final stages of completion.

• Bookmark Project celebrates major milestone

  Celebrities, authors and illustrators have come together again to support the 1st Burley Brownies bookmark project which is in its tenth year.

• Ilkley – a solar energy success story!

  Local organisations have been taking advantage of the sun to reduce their energy bills.

• Plans for Addingham's most chaotic and hilarious day of the year

  A brand new community event is coming to Addingham with giant inflatable, ridiculous games, competitive challenges and non-stop laughs.