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• Macmillan Ilkley Fashion Show delivers unforgettable night

  The Macmillan Ilkley Fashion Show 2026, which this year embraced the theme ‘Faith In Fashion’, took place in the stunning surroundings of All Saints Church on Thursday 30 April raising over £5,000.

• 40th celebrations planned for Ilkley Harriers

  Ilkley Harriers officially turned 40 on May 1st, from just a small group of passionate runners back in 1986, the Club has grown into a thriving community of almost 500 members today.

• Ilkley Civic Society celebrates 60 years!

  Ilkley Civic Society is marking a milestone 60 years with a successful Hydro Exhibition, a busy AGM, and spring/summer program of events.

• Health & Wellbeing Festival returns to Clarke Foley this month

  As part of Discover Ilkley’s Health & Wellbeing Month, the Clarke Foley Community Hub will host its third annual Health & Wellbeing Festival on Saturday, 23 May.

• Ben Rhydding recreation ground listed as 'Asset of Community Value'

  Ilkley Town Council has said this week it welcomes the decision by Bradford Council to add Wheatley Fields Recreation Ground in Ben Rhydding to the list of Assets of Community Value.

• Airedale Hospital's cancer team launch radiotherapy website

  The cancer team at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new website designed to support patients preparing for radiotherapy treatment.

• Friends walking for hope, strength & a cancer-free future

  This weekend, five local friends will lace up their boots and set off along the Dales Way Trail, the 86-mile hike from Ilkley to Bowness in Cumbria, to support two charities.

• Not yet clear how Bradford Council will be run post election

  Days after the local elections in Bradford, it is still not clear who will be the new Council leader, or how the authority will operate.

• Royal honour for local flight sergeant

  A local man has received royal recognition for his outstanding work commemorating the crew of a wartime Lancaster bomber that crashed on Beamsley Beacon.

• Ilkley has a new Town Mayor

  Ilkley Town Council elected a new Town Mayor at its Annual Meeting on Monday, 11 May 2026.

• Date confirmed for annual Ben Rhydding family music festival

  Pat's Party, the annual Ben Rhydding family summer music festival will return on Saturday 27 June and tickets are on sale now.

• One of Britain’s best dog-friendly hotel is here in Ilkley

  From scenic backdrops with unparalleled views, to laid-back, intimate getaways – the top-ranked dog-friendly pub hotels in the UK have been revealed and Ilkley's The Cow & Calf is included.

• Ilkley Health & Wellbeing Month returns

  Following its success last year, Ilkley BID is this running another Health & Wellbeing campaign throughout May with prizes to be won.

• Ilkley 'Breakfast Rave' to offer morning club culture

  A new fundraiser on Friday 5 June will bring together live DJs, percussion, coffee, breakfast, and classic house music for an early-morning celebration in the heart of Ilkley.

• Ilkley Round Table go national

  Members of Ilkley & District Round Table spent the weekend in Sheffield attending the Round Table Britain & Ireland AGM.

• Northern passengers reminded some train times will change from Sunday

  Northern passengers are being reminded that some train times will change on Sunday, 17 May, when railway timetables across the country will be updated.

• Bradford Council local election results

  The Conservatives have won eight of the nine seats available across the Ilkley & Addingham, Wharfedale and Airedale wards.

• Yorkshire Water postpone Skipton Road works

  Yorkshire Water have postponed roadworks due to start on Monday on Skipton Road in Ilkley.

• Jumble sale to be held in aid of Joanna's cancer journey

  This June, a jumble sale will be held in Addingham in aid of Joanna's Journey.

• IGS Auction of Promises now live

  The Ilkley Grammar School [IGS] 'Auction of Promises', raising money for the school Enrichment Fund, is now live and open to all.