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• 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.

• Ilkley firefighters to tackle Wharfedale Three Peaks in full kit!

  Ilkley firefighters James and Adrian, will tackle the Wharfedale Three Peaks in full kit next month, raising funds for mountain rescue and firefighter charities.

• Your Skipton and Your Ilkley to launch on DAB next week

  Your Skipton and Your Ilkley will launch on DAB digital radio for the first time next week.

• Firefighters issue wildfire warning as hot weather forecast

  With temperatures set to rise this weekend West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service [WYFRS] is urging residents and visitors to 'Be Moor Aware' and take extra care on Ilkley Moor to help prevent wildfires.

• The Manfreds back in Ilkley for an unforgettable evening

  The Manfreds return to the King’s Hall in Ilkley this summer promising a thrilling two-hour performance packed with iconic hits, dynamic jazz, and powerful blues.

• TV interference support for Ilkley residents

  Mobile network services are being upgraded in the Ilkley area which may cause interference to TV received through an aerial such as Freeview, BT, TalkTalk and YouView.

• Dine-in celebration with Ilkley charity Outside the Box

  Tickets are now on sale for a very special dining event at Outside the Box, Ilkley’s Café of the Year 2025, on Saturday 20 June.

• Free digital stop smoking support offered to local residents

  Smokers in Ilkley and West Yorkshire are being offered access to a free app to help them quit.

• In demand pianist to perform at Waterman Piano Recital

  This year’s Waterman Piano Recital, part of the Wharfedale Festival of Performing Arts, features Tamila Salimdjanova, a concert pianist from Uzbekistan.

• Baton for Yorkshire passes through Ilkley

  The Baton for Yorkshire arrived in Ilkley this week, part of We Walk for Yorkshire, the annual walking fundraising campaign from Yorkshire Cancer Research.

• Review: An audience with Jason Robinson OBE in Ilkley

  Jason Robinson, who reached the summit in both Rugby League and Rugby Union, came to the King's Hall in Ilkley on Tuesday 12 May, and Geoffrey Mogridge was in the audience to review for us.

• Grove Bookshop to host emerging horror author

  Horror fans are in for a treat next month at The Grove Bookshop in Ilkley with the visit of author Emma Cleary.

• Children are taking over the Leeds station tannoy this weekend – here's why

  Visitors to Leeds train station will notice something a little different this weekend, as children from Martin House Children's Hospice take over the tannoy.

• Campaign opposing wind farm on edge of Yorkshire Dales gathers pace

  Public consultations are now underway for a major campaign opposing plans for a wind farm on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.

• Applications invited for Ilkley Town Council grants scheme

  Community organisations in Ilkley and Ben Rhydding are being invited to apply for grants of up to £3,000 as part of Ilkley Town Council's grant scheme.

• Ilkley charity dog walk for Manorlands

  The Ilkley Manorlands Fundraising Group are organising a fun 'Paws For Manorlands' charity walk at the end of May and local dog walkers are invited to take part.

• Lord Mayor and Leader of Bradford Council decided at chaotic meeting

  Bradford Council held its Annual Meeting today in City Hall, this is the first Full Council meeting following the elections held on 7 May 2026.

• Strong demand locally for quality property management

  Dacre, Son & Hartley, the Ilkley-headquartered estate agent, says it has doubled the number of rental homes it manages in the past 12 months.

• Zip the Cow is back with a brand‑new ‘mooon‑lit’ experience 

  Thrill‑seekers are invited to take on a high‑speed zip wire challenge over Ilkley Moor this summer, with a new option to Zip the Cow by twilight in a special ‘mooon‑lit’ session.