Local news

Ilkley Town Council [ITC] is keen to gather residents’ views about the recent changes to car parking, made by Bradford Council, which came into effect in the town at the start of the year.

Channel 4 is appealing for people in Yorkshire to take part in the next series of The Dog House.

Outside the Box is getting set to expand some of its activities to Otley through a new partnership with society Otley Common.

Westbourne Spice on Bradford Road in Otley received an award at the Nations Curry Awards.

Leeds Children’s Charity has announced a two-year charity partnership with Pendle Sportswear in Ilkley.

Ilkley Philharmonic Orchestra’s [IPO] Spring concert in March will feature popular works by Rossini and Mozart.

“Have a good sense of humour” is just one of the pieces of advice given by a couple at a care home in Ilkley as they enjoyed their 50th Valentine’s Day together.

Ilkley Business Improvement District (BID) has been awarded the prestigious Silver Award in the Community Project category at the National BID Awards 2026.

A popular craft beer and bottle shop in Ilkley has announced in a statement that it will closed from the end of February 2026.

Ilkley Pool & Lido Community Group has announced a new programme of full moon swims for 2026.

Nutrition plays a powerful role in cancer prevention and survivorship and an online talk on 24th February sets out to explore the current evidence surrounding this topic.

Tickets are now on sale for Yorkshire’s biggest week of the year, the Lexus Ilkley Open.

The Ilkley Great Get Together team is appealing for donations for its Easter parcels which are given out each year to eligible families in the Ilkley area.

A new exhibition opens this month at Ilkley Manor House looking back at Ilkley's former health resort heritage.

The maintenance team on the Bolton Abbey Estate have warned walkers that Cavendish Bridge, outside the Cavendish Pavilion, will be closed tomorrow, 11th February, for annual repairs.

Industrial action involving microbiology staff at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is set to continue this month following an ongoing pay dispute. 

Following the royal family’s recognition of Pat’s Party last year, the annual fundraiser is now being inducted into Save the Children’s FUTURE100 - a powerhouse community of 100 fundraisers, building a better future for and with children.

An appeal has been made following the theft of an MBE medal belonging to Mike Davies, the founder of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity. 

High Speed Training, the Ilkley based leading provider of online training and e-learning, has reached the milestone of certifying over 16,000 learners through its free Allergy & Anaphylaxis courses for schools and education organisations across the UK.

A new men's Walking Rugby group has formed to offer the opportunity for those interested in the game to enjoy playing into later life.

Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School has announced a new headteacher and deputy headteacher. 

The road closures due to start this week in Askwith have been delayed Yorkshire Water has said today.

A road safety event in Ilkley on Thursday, 12 February, will check your child car seat is fitted correctly and also offer free bike marking.

West Yorkshire Police have released dramatic footage of a police chase that took place last week following a report of a burglary in the Ilkley area.

To try and help the flow of traffic and reduce disruption to the west of Ilkley on Skipton Road, the temporary lights have been made two-way with the closure of the junction with Victoria Avenue.

Ilkley based estate agent, Dacre, Son & Hartley has been awarded customer review platform, Feefo’s Platinum Trusted Service Award for the fifth year in a row, in recognition of the exceptional online reviews that verified clients continually write about the firm.

Wet Wet Wet are bringing their intimate acoustic tour to Ilkley on Tuesday 26 May, choosing the King's Hall, as it, like the majority of venues on the tour, are located in places that they’ve never played before during their 40+ year careers.

The Ilkley Thingery has settled into its new base behind the former Mortens shop on Cunliffe Road, continuing the long-loved tradition of this spot being a place for tools, DIY know-how and friendly local help.

Ilkley Beer Festival is marking its 18th year on February 13th & 14th with a renewed focus on community fundraising and support for local businesses,

Members of Ilkley Harriers, along with walkers, cyclists, families and passers-by, came together at the weekend to take on an extraordinary endurance challenge on Ilkley Moor.

Ginger Plum Café in Addingham has opened its doors today with a team behind the counter, Sophie and Matt.

Look forward to a weekend of musical entertainment at Ilkley Playhouse.

The pre-school received the rating under the new rating system.

Ilkley based learning provider, High Speed Training, has officially certified its 4 millionth learner, marking a significant milestone for the organisation.

A new online directory and community calendar have launched to bring together information about the vibrant voluntary and community sector in the LS29 area.

The Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks [FOIRP] are celebrating another highly successful year of improvements to Ilkley’s much-loved riverside green spaces, while inviting new volunteers to join them in caring for the parks in the year ahead.

Your Media Group has launched a brand new voucher platform, making it easier to discover local days out and experiences right on your doorstep.

A scheme is set to be introduced to charge utility companies and other organisations for carrying out roadworks on key roads during the busiest times of the day.

After a sell-out debut last year, Brutus Gold’s Love Train is back, bringing one night of disco magic to The Kings Hall on 30th May.

The Mayor of Ilkley, Councillor Jane Gibson, attended the recent Ilkley Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club and witnessed the Armed Forces Covenant signing.

A brand new voucher platform is set to make discovering local days out and experiences easier than ever when it launches next week.

Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group welcomed a large and enthusiastic gathering of local businesses, community organisations, and civic leaders on Thursday evening for its annual Supporters Launch Event, held at The Ticket Office in Ilkley.

Three football fans from Ilkley plan to walk 120 miles in honour of all those affected by dementia.

Marie Curie is looking for volunteers in Ilkley for its Great Daffodil Appeal this Spring.

Bradford Council has today said its grass sports pitches will be closed this weekend due to the weather.

The next stage of a £7.2m Yorkshire Water project will involve the closure of various roads around Askwith village from next week.

Ilkley Live is once again partnering with Ilkley Playhouse for A Night of the Blues on Saturday 8th May 2026.

There's a great line up of music and chat coming to the King's Hall in Ilkley with the likes of John Lydon and Craig Revel Horwood.

Bradford Libraries have a handful of free spaces available for its 'Sing Your Song' workshops which start Thursday in Ilkley with Boff Whalley, formerly with group Chumbawamba, best known for their 90s hit 'Tubthumping'.

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is encouraging people to join as a member, at a very important time as the trust's plans are well underway for the new hospital.

Teams are being sought for the annual Rotary Club of Ilkley Charity Business Quiz Night night which takes place on Thursday 26th February at Vitello Lounge in Ilkley.

Ilkley Business Awards have today announced the shortlist of finalists for this year’s glamourous awards ceremony in March.

Ilkley Beer Festival returns on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February, bringing together outstanding live entertainment, a vibrant festival atmosphere and a strong commitment to giving back to the community.

The 'Printastic Printorama' exhibition of work produced by members at Outside the Box, hosted at the Tinker Gallery, is proving to be a huge success with the final chance to view this weekend.

Climate Action Ilkley is once again inviting the local community to donate unwanted, but working, technology.

Burley-in-Wharfedale Community Trust [BWCT] will mark a landmark year of growth, investment and village action at its Annual General Meeting [AGM] in February.

Yorkshire Water is on track to provide 250,000 customers with financial support by April this year.