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Police are investigating one burglary and two attempted burglaries at homes on Colbert Avenue and Belmont Road in Ben Rhydding last weekend.

Police appeal for witnesses after burglaries in Ilkley

Police are investigating one burglary and two attempted burglaries at homes on Colbert Avenue and Belmont Road in Ben Rhydding, Ilkley.The burglary on Colbert Avenue is reported to have happened around 4.50am Sunday morning (25 October). The attempt burglaries on Belmont Road are reported to have happened at around 4.30am on Sunday morning (25 October). Police say enquiries are currently ongoing and anyone with information or who witnesses anything suspicious is asked to contact them using the L

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Acclaimed Ilkley trumpeter Shannon Gateley will perform solo with the Airedale Symphony Orchestra for a spectacular afternoon of music in #Ilkley on 22 November.

Airedale Symphony Orchestra celebrates musical heritage in ‘Echoes Through Time’

Acclaimed Ilkley trumpeter Shannon Gateley will perform solo with the Airedale Symphony Orchestra for a spectacular afternoon of music in Ilkley.Music lovers are invited to the King’s Hall, Ilkley, on Sunday 22 November 2026 for Echoes Through Time – an inspiring afternoon of orchestral music exploring history, tradition and the enduring power of musical legacy.The concert opens at 3pm with the luminous, contemplative beauty of Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis—a masterpiece

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The Prince of Egypt opens Wednesday at King's Hall #Ilkley. Get your tickets via the Ilkley Musical Theatre Society website. www.Ilkleymusicaltheatresociety.co.uk

Ilkley Grammar School [IGS] sixth-form student Maya Robinson-Bakes has been named as the winner of the inaugural Alan Bennett Prize, launched by The Rotary Club of Ilkley.

Ilkley Grammar School student wins inaugural ‘Alan Bennett Prize’

Ilkley Grammar School [IGS] sixth-form student Maya Robinson-Bakes has been named as the winner of the inaugural Alan Bennett Prize, launched by The Rotary Club of Ilkley.Open to IGS students, the new...

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Young artists and photographers in the Ilkley area are being invited to showcase their creativity by The Rotary Club of Ilkley Wharfedale.

Rotary launches Young Artist and Photographer Competition

Young artists and photographers in the Ilkley area are being invited to showcase their creativity by The Rotary Club of Ilkley Wharfedale.The Rotary Young Artist and Young Photographer Competition is open to children aged 5 to 17 who live in the Ilkley area or attend schools in Ilkley, Addingham or Burley-in-Wharfedale.This year’s theme is ‘Friendship’, encouraging children to explore the subject through art or photography. There are three age groups: 5–10, 11–13 and 14–17 [age at 31 August 2026

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Local aesthetics practitioner Amy Wilson has opened a new AW Aesthetics clinic on Cowpasture Road, following a £100,000 investment transforming the former Ilkley Moor pharmacy.

New clinic opens in Ilkley after £100,000 transformation

Local aesthetics practitioner Amy Wilson has opened a new AW Aesthetics clinic on Cowpasture Road, following a £100,000 investment transforming the former Ilkley Moor pharmacy.Amy said opening the clinic was a long-held dream, allowing her to offer advanced treatments in a premium environment. Amy said: "Opening AW Aesthetics has been a dream I've worked towards for many years. From treating clients in my home clinic, to renting a treatment room locally, I've always wanted to create a dedicated

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Opening tonight at Ilkley Playhouse, Pressure, David Haig’s gripping historical drama, tells the extraordinary true story of the tense hours leading up to D-Day in June 1944.

Gripping historical drama Pressure opens Thursday

Opening this Thursday, 29 October, at Ilkley Playhouse, Pressure, David Haig’s gripping historical drama, tells the extraordinary true story of the tense hours leading up to D-Day in June 1944.As an u...

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Ilkley Art Club’s annual show is now on display in the café area of the Clarke Foley Community Hub, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy and purchase original artwork created by club members.

Ilkley Art Club annual show open to the public

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Beauty in Bloom's team dressed in pink and decorated the salon, hosting a sweet-counting competition, raffle and pink-themed treats to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Now.

Ilkley salon supports Breast Cancer Now

Ilkley’s eco-conscious salon, Beauty in Bloom, raised £225 for Breast Cancer Now through a special Wear It Pink day ahead of its fourth anniversary.The event was particularly meaningful following Ellen, a member of the salon’s collective, recently undergoing breast cancer treatment.The team dressed in pink and decorated the salon, hosting a sweet-counting competition, raffle and pink-themed treats to raise awareness and funds.Thanks to the generosity of clients and the local community, the salon

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📋| ILKLEY CHAT JOBS BOARD |📋 27.10.26 every Tuesday with Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton.

Ilkley Chat Jobs Board: 27 October 2026

📋| ILKLEY CHAT JOBS BOARD |📋 27.10.26 every Tuesday with Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton - recruiting CareGivers to provide quality care in a client’s home: www.rightathome.co.uk/ilkley-jobs🖱 View the Jobs Board with clickable links on the Ilkley Chat website: ilkleychat.co.ukThere are three sections - main jobs, apprenticeships and volunteers.■■■ MAIN JOBS ■■■FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS MANAGER (FTC) – ECOLOGY BUILDING SOCIETY, SILSDENThe Ecology team is ambitious, dynamic, and

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The Art Shops in #Ilkley has congratulated the winners of its Everything Yorkshire Competition. Deborah Dyer was awarded the Judges’ Choice Winner and Tim Gomersal took home the People’s Choice Winner.

Winners announced for The Art Shops’ Everything Yorkshire Competition

The Art Shops in Ilkley has congratulated the winners of its Everything Yorkshire Competition.The finalist exhibition, showcasing a fantastic selection of Yorkshire-inspired artwork from talented arti...

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Ilkley Town Council has announced that its annual Remembrance parade and service will be held at 3pm on Sunday 8th November 2026.

Ilkley Remembrance parade and service details outlined

Ilkley Town Council has announced that its annual Remembrance parade and service will be held on Sunday 8th November 2026.Remembrance events are an opportunity to officially remember the service and s...

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Early bird tickets will be available for just £20 from Sunday!

Get your Ilkley Beer Festival 27 tickets from Sunday

Ilkley Beer Festival returns to King’s Hall and Winter Garden on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 February 2027, with early bird tickets available for just £20 from Sunday 1 November 2026.Organised by Ilkley...

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#Travel Storm Boelo - 25 October 🚂All services are cancelled on the Wharfedale line due to overhead line damage near Shipley. Northern are advising not to travel today across its whole network. 🛻Askwith Lane, blocked close to Askwith Primary School by a fallen tree.

West Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and CCTV footage following a series of burglaries and attempted burglaries in Ilkley. www.ilkleychat.co.uk/post/police-appeal-following-series-of-burglaries-in-ilkley

Ten Fields's gig at Ilkley Playhouse tomorrow is sold out, but there are a handful of tickets for Russell Watson at the King's Hall, and both of Saturday evening's Discos for Grown Ups and Stagefright Comedy. More info on our events guide @ ilkleychat.co.uk

Ilkley Musical Theatre Society is bringing the spectacular musical The Prince of Egypt to the King's Hall #Ilkley stage 4-7 November 2026.

The Prince of Egypt comes to Ilkley

This autumn, Ilkley Musical Theatre Society (IMTS) is bringing the spectacular musical The Prince of Egypt to the King's Hall stage.Based on the DreamWorks film, it features the story of Moses and his...

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British Summer Time ends this weekend 🕑 If you're interested, in 2027 the clocks will go forward on 28 March, and go back on 31 October.

Ashlands Bonfire organisers are thanking the local businesses, community groups and volunteers helping make the Ilkley tradition possible.

Businesses and community support Ashlands Bonfire’s 40th anniversary

Ashlands Bonfire organisers are thanking the local businesses, community groups and volunteers helping make the Ilkley tradition possible.Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, the annual bonfire and fireworks display takes place at Ashlands Primary School on Saturday 7 November, bringing families together for an evening of community spirit and fundraising for the school.Building a bonfire using more than 40 tonnes of wood and delivering the fireworks display requires significant behind-the-s

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Have your say, new housing sites proposed for Ilkley and Addingham

Bradford Council’s Executive last week approved the latest draft of the Local Plan for public consultation, setting out proposed locations for new housing and other development across the district up to 2043.The proposals include new housing allocations in both Ilkley and Addingham, with two sites appearing for the first time in this latest draft. ILKLEY • Hadfield Farm, north of Skipton Road – 256 homes (NEW) • Land off Wheatley Grove – 125 homes • Land east of Wheatley Lane – 200 homes • Stock

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Verbeia Grange has opened its doors in Ilkley following a refurbishment costing in the region of £2 million.

Historic Ilkley building begins new chapter as Verbeia Grange

Verbeia Grange has opened its doors in Ilkley following a refurbishment costing in the region of £2 million.The residential care home on Crossbeck Road, part of Holden Grange, hopes to create around 70 local jobs and a welcoming community where residents feel safe, loved and cared for.Occupying the former Troutbeck Hydro, its transformation marks a new chapter for the historic building, with a focus on creating a close-knit community where residents can build friendships, enjoy everyday life and

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8am each Tuesday our 📋Jobs Board📋 with @rightathomeus.bsky.social #Ilkley #Skipton #Keighley is published on both our website and Facebook page. Visit ilkleychat.co.uk or facebook.com/ilkleychat to view the latest jobs or to add your vacancy next week and get it seen by 1000s of local job seekers!

#Travel: Long delays into Ilkley on Skipton Road due to the roadworks for the burst water main between Victoria Ave & Easby Dr. [Image: Google Maps 08:10 19/10]

Supporting Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice and other local Ilkley charities, tickets are available for THE ILKLEY HOLLY BALL on Saturday 19 December 2026🎄 A great alterative works Christmas party, or night out with friends and family 🕺 To book a table or find out more, contact woodheadc52@gmail.com

Residents of Ilkley and Ben Rhydding are invited by the Friends of Ilkley Rail Station to an open meeting on 21 Oct at Clarke Foley to learn more about their work and future plans.

Friends of Ilkley Rail Station invite you to public meeting

Residents of Ilkley and Ben Rhydding are invited by the Friends of Ilkley Rail Station (FOIRS) to an open meeting to learn more about their work and future plans. The volunteer led, charity run FOIRS,...

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The local theatre community have paid tribute to Gary Holmes following his sudden death at the weekend. Gary was the President of Ilkley Musical Theatre Society, member of Yeadon Town Hall Theatre and much loved and respected thespian.

Tributes paid to theatre stalwart Gary Holmes

Tributes have been paid to local thespian, Gary Holmes, following his sudden death at the weekend.Mr Holmes died on Sunday after becoming unwell outside Yeadon Town Hall Theatre, where he had been att...

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Weekend two of ILF is almost here! Not booked yet? Head to ilkleylitfest.org.uk (link in bio) 📖📖📖