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• Skipton event planned for private landlords

  North Yorkshire Council is running a landlords' forum in Skipton later this year to provide advice about the private housing sector.

• World-class tennis returns with Ilkley Trophy

  The sporting highlight of summer returns to the Ilkley Lawn Tennis Club from 15 - 22 June with the LTA’s Lexus Ilkley Trophy.

• Exploring Ilkley Moor: Free guided walks and educational events

  The Friends of Ilkley Moor's events in May include guided walks and informative events that are free for everyone to enjoy.

• Young BGT magician includes Ilkley in tour

  Young magician and Britain’s Got Talent 2023 Finalist, Cillian O’Connor, is bringing his ‘My World Of Magic’ tour to the King’s Hall in Ilkley on 22nd July.

• Ilkley's newly elected Deputy and Town Mayor

  At its Annual Meeting on Monday evening, 13th May, Ilkley Town Council elected Councillor Damian Kearns as Town Mayor and Councillor Jane Gibson as Deputy Mayor.

• Company behind Skipton food and drink festival ceases trading

  The company which runs The Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival at Funkirk Farm in Carleton each summer is to enter liquidation, meaning this July's event looks unlikely to go ahead.

• Residents spring into action for a fairer deal for Ilkley District

  A newly formed community action group called Fairness for Ilkley District is championing the cause for a more balanced relationship between Ilkley and Bradford Metropolitan District Council and Ilkley Town Council.

• District's first average speed cameras installed on A650

  New average speed cameras have been installed on the A650 between Keighley and Shipley.

• Group that helps people connect with nature to get new home in park building

  A Grade II listed Keighley building will be the new headquarters of an organisation set up to get people more active.

• What are the top priorities for Ilkley? Share your thoughts in the community consultation

  Ilkley Town Council has commissioned a community consultation to help inform its plans and priorities over the next few years.

• Nick Hancock returns to breakfast radio in Skipton and Ilkley

  Nick Hancock is taking over the breakfast show on Rombalds Radio from Monday 3rd June 2024.

• Silsden store supports local NHS Charity at fashion show fundraiser

  Silsden based Boutique Ole is taking to the runway at Airedale Hospital & Community Charity’s fashion fundraiser, The Big TLC at Skipton Town Hall on Wednesday 26 June 2024.

• Leading environmentalist tells Ilkley to get real about climate crisis

  Rupert Read, a leading environmentalist and media personality, warned a packed Clarke Foley Community Hub in Ilkley last week that most people are unaware of how seriously climate change will affect us in the near future.

• Local Pride groups receive new patron

  Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group and their sister organisation Keighley Pride are proud to announce that the award-winning LGBT playwright and author Alan Bennett will become their first patron.

• Outside the Box hosts ‘Thank You’ EP launch

  Outside the Box in Ilkley was delighted to host a special event on Saturday 4th May, the official launch of an EP by the very talented, local singer-songwriter Imogen Dickinson.

• Silsden quarry blocked after Planning Inspector rejects appeal

  Plans for a quarry on the edge of Silsden to be reopened won't now go ahead - after a planning inspection dismissed an appeal against Bradford Council's decision to reject it.

• Friends of Ilkley Railway Station share results of public consultation

  For a number of months, the Friends of Ilkley Railway Station (FOIRS) have been consulting with local residents and other users to understand people’s views of Ilkley's public transport services and facilities. A recent survey has now closed, and the group have been able to analyse the results. 

• Grade II listed structure at Keighley station needs urgent repairs

  Work is needed to prevent a waiting room at Keighley station that is currently in “poor condition” from falling into complete disrepair.

• The Hive to host Silsden community fun day

  Silsden community centre The Hive is hosting a fun day next month to celebrate its fifth birthday.

• 18 local businesses compete in 5-a-side event

  Ilkley Town AFC’s Corporate 5-a-side Football Tournament took place on Friday with local firm P4 Solar crowned champions.