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• Ilkley garden to open to the public for charity

  A part-woodland garden on the edge of Ilkley Moor is to open to the public again under National Garden Scheme for two days this week.

• Committee discusses "hugely disruptive" rail line closure

  The rail line between Ilkley and Bradford is still suffering from the double whammy of a landslip closing the line - and the unwillingness of train companies to increase services on it once it is reopened.

• Plans progressing for 'desperately needed' Skipton link road

  North Yorkshire Council says plans to build a new road linking Ings Lane, Engine Shed Lane and the Skipton bypass are progressing with preparation work set to finish this autumn.

• Corporate volunteering days benefit Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks

  The Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks were delighted this week to welcome its friends and valued supporters from Virgin Media/O2 once again for another of the company's Corporate Volunteering Days.

• Ilkley Indian takeaway named as finalist in Yorkshire Curry Awards

  Ashiana Indian Takeaway on Wells Road in Ilkley is celebrating after having been shortlisted for a prestigious industry award.

• Ilkley Carnival champions - Ashlands Primary - have sustainability at heart 

  Ashlands Primary School, winners of this year’s Ilkley Carnival Best in Parade, share the sustainability efforts that went into their biggest ever parade entry “Yorkshire Folklore and Fantasy Reborn” - with all materials used recycled and repurposed. 

• Candidates release videos as campaigning starts for general election

  Two leading candidates to be Ilkley and Keighley's next MP have begun setting out their campaign aims, with six weeks to go until the general election on Thursday 4th July.

• Entries open for 2024 Skipton Santa Fun Run

  With 6 months to go, entries have opened for this year's Great Skipton Santa Fun Run organised by the Rotary Club of Skipton Craven.

• Create medieval embroideries at Ilkley Manor House

  Medieval embroidery expert Tanya Bentham returns to Ilkley Manor House to host a series of workshops.

• Ben Rhydding Scout and Guide Group now powered by Solar!

  The Ben Rhydding (De Mohicanen) Scout and Guide Group is pleased to announce that its Group Headquarters is now powered by solar power!

• South Craven Year 7s raise over £1000 for Airedale Hospital & Community Charity

  Year 7 students from South Craven School organised a variety of quirky fundraising events throughout 2023 in support of Airedale Hospital & Community Charity. 

• Scale of housebuilding planned will put 'pressure on local services' in Skipton

  North Yorkshire Council expects 743 homes more homes to be built across Craven, including 172 in Skipton, than what was originally expected in the local plan.

• Ilkley BID appoint new manager

  The Ilkley BID board has welcomed the appointment of Sarah Brookfield-Almond as its new BID Manager. She takes over from Helen Rhodes, who is stepping down to focus on the business she runs with her husband.

• What's on at Ilkley Playhouse

  Caroline Mutton takes a look at the upcoming shows and events at Ilkley Playhouse.

• Miss Morten steals the show

  Mortens, “Yorkshire’s Famous Hardware Store”, is celebrating after being crowned the winner of the Ilkley Carnival window competition run by Ilkley Business Improvement District (BID) under its Discover Ilkley brand.

• 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.