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'Common sense has gone out of the window' says local MP following planners ruling A retrospective application to keep 15 advertising signs on a Green Belt site in Silsden has been refused by Bradford Council.

These signs are 'a vital stream of revenue for a club'. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/common-sense-has-gone-out-of-the-window-says-local-mp-following-planners-ruling/

Regulator says Yorkshire Water can extract from River Wharfe The Environment Agency has today approved a drought permit for the River Wharfe, allowing Yorkshire Water to extract water when conditions allow from Lobwood near Addingham.

Despite comments from local campaigners, the regulator has approved Yorkshire Water's request to extract millions of litres of water from River Wharfe. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/regulator-says-yorkshire-water-can-extract-from-river-wharfe/

Exceptional GCSE results at Ilkley Grammar School Celebrating exceptional results at Ilkley Grammar School: ‘Green tie’ students prepare to make their mark on the world, following today’s GCSE, BTEC, vocational and technical qualifications.

‘Green tie’ students celebrate outstanding GCSE results at Ilkley Grammar School. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/exceptional-gcse-results-at-ilkley-grammar-school/

Eagerly awaited 'Bard in the Yard' is this weekend This coming weekend, returning for the sixth consecutive year, is the eagerly awaited Bard in the Yard, with performances at both Ilkley Playhouse and in the Ilkley Manor House courtyard.

'Bard in the Yard' is so popular [and sold out], that the dress rehearsal on Friday is now open to the public, tickets are just £5! https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/eagerly-awaited-bard-in-the-yard-is-this-weekend/

A Level success for Ilkley Grammar School students Ilkley Grammar School students celebrate another year of excellent results following today’s publication of A-level, AS and other Level 3 qualifications.

Ilkley Grammar School students celebrate another year of excellent results. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/a-level-success-for-ilkley-grammar-school-students/

Plenty to enjoy at the Burley Summer Festival Have a wander around Burley-in-Wharfedale as the village Summer Festival starts this weekend.

What a weekend of events for the start of Burley Summer Festival! https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/plenty-to-enjoy-at-the-burley-summer-festival/

Storm Floris causing disruption to train services Some train services on the Wharfedale Line have been delayed or cancelled due to the impact of Storm Floris.

Check before you travel is the advice today. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/storm-floris-causing-disruption-to-train-services/

Storm Floris to bring 'unseasonably strong winds' to start the week A yellow weather warning for strong winds has been issued for the Ilkley area from Monday morning.

A yellow weather warning for strong winds has been issued for the Ilkley area from Monday morning. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/storm-floris-to-bring-unseasonably-strong-winds-to-start-the-week/

Ilkley all set to host Yorkshire Day in grand style On Friday, Ilkley and Bradford will jointly host the official Yorkshire Day civic celebration, marking a historic first for the annual event, with a whole weekend of activities planned in Ilkley to commemorate the occasion.

Everything you need to know about the Yorkshire Day weekend of celebrations in Ilkley. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/ilkley-all-set-to-host-yorkshire-day-in-grand-style/

Ilkley goes dog-friendly in August Ilkley BID has announced a dog-friendly initiative running throughout August to celebrate Ilkley’s welcoming attitude towards four-legged visitors.

This campaign makes it easy to spot dog-friendly shops, restaurants and businesses in Ilkley. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/ilkley-goes-dog-friendly-in-august/

Ilkley Town Council to continue fortnightly drop-in sessions. Ilkley Town Council has confirmed it will continue with its fortnightly drop-in sessions at the Clarke Foley Community Hub while the Town Hall is closed.

Ilkley Town Council will continue with its fortnightly drop-in sessions to meet residents and visitors during town hall refurbishment. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/ilkley-town-council-to-continue-fortnightly-drop-in-sessions/

Discover the heart of Ilkley at the 2025 Community Exhibition! From August 5th to 18th, the public are invited to step inside the Clarke Foley Community Hub and discover the stories, energy, and dedication that power Ilkley’s thriving community life.

This two week exhibition will showcase local voluntary groups, charities and community organisations. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/discover-the-heart-of-ilkley-at-the-2025-community-exhibition/

Airedale bosses make plea ahead of doctors strike action Bosses at Airedale Hospital have issued a plea ahead of the resident doctors strike which starts on Friday.

A 5 day resident doctors strike starts on Friday. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/airedale-bosses-make-plea-ahead-of-doctors-strike-action/

Rotary Young Photographer Competition celebrates creativity The Ilkley Wharfedale Rotary Club has presented certificates to the three winners of the local stage of the Rotary Young Photographer Competition.

Certificates have been presented to the three winners of the local stage of the Rotary Young Photographer Competition. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/rotary-young-photographer-competition-celebrates-creativity/

Ben Rhydding Sports Club is “delighted” with share of £18k from Ilkley Carnival Ilkley Carnival has raised £18k for local good causes thanks to a year of incredible community involvement and support for the 2025 event.

Ben Rhydding Sports Club's share will go towards its programme of flood defence works. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/ben-rhydding-sports-club-is-delighted-with-share-of-18k-from-ilkley-carnival/

Pedestrian safety improved with new island on Skipton Road Ilkley District Councillor, Andrew Loy, has said he is delighted that the installation of a traffic island on Skipton Road has now been completed.

The new traffic island on Skipton Road is close to Easby Drive and Stourton Road. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/pedestrian-safety-improved-with-new-island-on-skipton-road/

Councillor suggests new parking charge policy was written by Ebeneezer Scrooge Proposed changes to parking charges in the Bradford district are so stingy they could have been written by Ebeneezer Scrooge – a Councillor has claimed.

The controversial parking changes were raised at a meeting of Bradford Council last week. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/councillor-suggests-new-parking-charge-policy-was-written-by-ebeneezer-scrooge/

Two days of live music performances around Ilkley Excitement is building as final preparations get underway for the fifth Ilkley Live community music festival this weekend, an event that is now a favourite fixture on the town’s community calendar.

It all starts at noon today! https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/two-days-of-live-music-performances-around-ilkley/

Don't call 999 for hosepipe ban breaches, say police Police have asked residents to refrain from calling 999 to report hosepipe ban breaches.

The hosepipe ban comes into force today! https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/dont-call-999-for-hosepipe-ban-breaches-say-police-duplicate/

A record breaking Lexus Ilkley Open 2025 With Wimbledon starting this week, organisers of the 2025 Lexus Ilkley Open, which acts as a springboard for many careers of previous players, have said a record 20,000 attended the event in June.

Organisers say a record 20,000 attended the event in June! https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/a-record-breaking-lexus-ilkley-open-2025/

Andys Man Club to open in Ilkley Andys Man Club, the men’s mental health peer to peer group is opening its Ilkley group on the 28th July.

Andys Man Club, the men’s mental health peer to peer group is opening its Ilkley group on the 28th July. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/andys-man-club-to-open-in-ilkley/

Ilkley Cycle Races return this Friday The excitement is building as the Ilkley Cycle Races make their return this Friday, July 4th, promising a high-energy evening of free, fast-paced racing and vibrant street-side entertainment right in the heart of town.

Ilkley Cycle Races on Friday promises a high-energy evening of free, fast-paced racing and vibrant street-side entertainment right in the heart of town. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/ilkley-cycle-races-return-this-friday/

Burley Arts Festival this month part of #Bradford2025 As part of the Bradford 2025 City of Culture festivities, the village of Burley in Wharfedale will be hosting lots of different arts activities, happening throughout both Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June.

It's this weekend in the village and almost everything will be free. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/burley-arts-festival-this-month-part-of-bradford2025/

Riverside footpath to temporary close for wastewater works The footpath along the river Wharfe in Ilkley will be closed between the suspension bridge and the stepping stones between 30 June and 25 July, as part of Yorkshire Water’s ongoing improvement project at Ilkley wastewater treatment works. 

It will be closed between the suspension bridge and the stepping stones from Monday. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/riverside-footpath-to-temporary-close-for-wastewater-works/

Over 100 artworks donated to the IGS art auction! Ilkley Grammar School has received over 100 artworks from students, parents, carers and teachers for the school’s first art auction.

Chance to own a unique piece of artwork! https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/over-100-artworks-donated-to-the-igs-art-auction/

Support Ilkley Cycle Races as a volunteer The countdown has begun for one of the most exciting evenings in Ilkley’s calendar – the Ilkley Cycle Races, taking place this year on Friday 4th July, and organisers are urging local residents to get involved by volunteering to help bring the event to life.

Could you be a race maker? https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/support-ilkley-cycle-races-as-a-volunteer/

Ilkley Town Council objects strongly to parking proposals Ilkley Town Council has this week submitted a written objection to Bradford Council regarding its proposed changes to on street parking, which includes the removal of the 1 hour free parking.

Ilkley Town Council has objected to Bradford Council's proposed changes to on street parking in town which includes the removal of 1 hour free. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/ilkley-town-council-objects-strongly-to-parking-proposals/

Parents raise over £6,000 following gruelling memorial cycle challenge Cheryl Szulhan and Darren Midgley recently took on the 127-mile cycle along the Leeds – Liverpool canal stretch in memory of their youngest son ‘Baby Jack Jack’ who passed away on Boxing Day 2022 at just 16 months old. 

Cheryl and Darren took on the challenge in memory of their youngest son ‘Baby Jack Jack’ who passed away on Boxing Day 2022 at just 16 months old.  https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/parents-raise-over-6000-following-gruelling-memorial-cycle-challenge/

Addingham Open Gardens returns with author event An Audience with Ilkley author Mandy Sutter will launch the 2025 Addingham Open Gardens in June.

An Audience with Ilkley author Mandy Sutter will launch the 2025 Addingham Open Gardens in June. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/addingham-open-gardens-returns-with-author-event/

Police warning after online scam in Ilkley West Yorkshire Police have issued a warning to Ilkley residents to be vigilant following a number of online fraud cases around Ilkley where one victim lost £400.

One victim lost £400. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/police-warning-after-online-scam-in-ilkley/