ILKLEY NEWS

Oct 5, 2023

The north's oldest literary festival starts this Friday

Ilkley Literature Festival kicks off its 50th anniversary year this Friday with Ray Mears at the King's Hall. Running for 17 days and...

Oct 5, 2023

Ripper manhunt next at Ilkley Playhouse

Caroline Mutton looks at what's on during November at Ilkley Playhouse. Our next Wharfeside production opening on Thursday 2nd November...

Oct 5, 2023

Ilkley hair and beauty salon reaches the finals

Ilkley-based hair and beauty salon, Beauty in Bloom, is a finalists in the prestigious Hair and Beauty Awards. It’s been a somewhat...

Oct 4, 2023

Residents vote for Parish Poll over 20mph

At a packed King’s Hall on Tuesday night, Ilkley residents voted for a Parish Poll on the introduction of town-wide 20mph zones and speed...

Oct 3, 2023

Residents raise a glass to double celebrations at Ilkley care home

Mayfield View care home has collaborated with The Ilkley Brewery to produce a limited-edition beer to celebrate two milestones at the...

Oct 3, 2023

Match report: Ilkley vs Scunthorpe

Ilkley RFC is proud of a home win at the weekend as Sean Crannigan reports. After last week’s disappointment at Sandal, Ilkley were...

Oct 3, 2023

Rotary annual Ilkley Recycle Day on Saturday

The Rotary Club of Ilkley Wharfedale will hold its annual collection of items for recycling this Saturday. As usual the event takes place...

Oct 2, 2023

Community groups invited to take part in Christmas Tree Festival

Plans for Ilkley’s sparkling Christmas Tree Festival 2023 are well underway as organisers invite local community groups and charities to...

Oct 2, 2023

Creative Quarter celebrates artistic & cultural contribution

Ilkley’s charm isn’t just found in its many shops, cafés and carved rocks, but in its abundance of art and cultural offerings. With its...

Oct 2, 2023

Ilkley BID commences campaign for a second 5 year term

The Ilkley BID (Business Improvement District) is starting a formal process of consultation with BID member businesses to find out what...

Sep 30, 2023

Annual over 90s tea party held in Ilkley

The Ilkley & District Good Neighbours’ over 90s Afternoon Tea Party has been held at the Clarke Foley Community Centre in Ilkley. Now in...

Sep 29, 2023

Britain’s beloved children’s author headlines Ilkley

One of Britain’s bestselling and most beloved children’s author, the former Children’s Laureate Jacqueline Wilson, headlines Ilkley...