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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/
'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.
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August 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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/
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/
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.
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August 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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/
‘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/
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.
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August 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
‘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/
'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/
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.
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August 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
'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/
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/
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.
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August 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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/
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/
Plenty to enjoy at the Burley Summer Festival
Have a wander around Burley-in-Wharfedale as the village Summer Festival starts this weekend.
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August 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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/
Check before you travel is the advice today. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/storm-floris-causing-disruption-to-train-services/
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.
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August 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Check before you travel is the advice today. https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/storm-floris-causing-disruption-to-train-services/
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/
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.
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August 3, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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/
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 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.
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July 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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/
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 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.
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July 31, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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 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/
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.
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July 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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/
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/
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.
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July 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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/
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/
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.
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July 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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/
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/
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.
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July 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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'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/
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.
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July 22, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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/
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/
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.
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July 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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/
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/
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.
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July 15, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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/
It all starts at noon today! https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/two-days-of-live-music-performances-around-ilkley/
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.
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July 11, 2025 at 7:05 AM
It all starts at noon today! https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/two-days-of-live-music-performances-around-ilkley/
The hosepipe ban comes into force today! https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/dont-call-999-for-hosepipe-ban-breaches-say-police-duplicate/
Don't call 999 for hosepipe ban breaches, say police
Police have asked residents to refrain from calling 999 to report hosepipe ban breaches.
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July 11, 2025 at 5:53 AM
The hosepipe ban comes into force today! https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/dont-call-999-for-hosepipe-ban-breaches-say-police-duplicate/
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/
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.
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July 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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, 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/
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.
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July 1, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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 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/
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.
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July 1, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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/
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/
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.
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June 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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/
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/
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.
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June 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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/
Chance to own a unique piece of artwork! https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/over-100-artworks-donated-to-the-igs-art-auction/
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.
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June 20, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Chance to own a unique piece of artwork! https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/over-100-artworks-donated-to-the-igs-art-auction/