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Bolton Abbey has revealed it welcomed the cast and crew of America's Got Talent to the estate for filming earlier this summer.

The new A59 Kex Gill road is set to open to traffic this week as work on the major realignment scheme reaches its latest milestone.

A new indoor and outdoor children's play area has opened at Otley Garden Centre.

Ilkley residents are being encouraged to give unwanted items a new lease of life when the town's annual Recycle Day returns next month.

Bradford Council is considering new measures to tackle dangerous and anti-social use of e-bikes and e-scooters across the district.

A pile of waste dumped just yards from a hospital helipad has "potentially put lives at risk" – a Councillor has claimed.

People in Ilkley are being given the chance to learn potentially lifesaving water safety skills at a special local event.

The annual Ben Rhydding Golf Scramble provided a dramatic finish this week, with the competition decided by a putting contest after two teams finished level following nine holes.

Burley Summer Festival is set to return tomorrow (Friday) with 10 days of events, activities and entertainment across Burley-in-Wharfedale.

EasyJet has announced it will stop flying from Leeds Bradford Airport early next year.

Five drivers from the Keighley Bus Company have achieved the highest possible ranking in an internationally recognised safety programme.

Outdoor retailer Alpkit is set to close its Ilkley store later this summer, bringing an end to more than five years on Station Road.

Residents in Ilkley have been sharing their views on climate change after three local community groups took their questions to the streets.

A charity cricket match will bring together teams from Addingham and Ilkley later this month, with money being raised for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

A new all-day café and wine bar is set to open in Ilkley this September on Cunliffe Road.

Ilkley Business Improvement District (BID) has partnered with Virtual College to give more than 300 levy-paying businesses access to over 50 online training courses free of charge.

Emergency services were called to Bolton Abbey after a 78-year-old woman suffered a fall yesterday afternoon (Sunday).

Some of the biggest names in literature, television, sport and entertainment are heading to Ilkley this autumn as the programme for the 2026 Ilkley Literature Festival is unveiled.

Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group is inviting the local LGBTQ+ community and allies to come together at a programme of regular social events over the coming months,

Inspire & Connect Business Networking is celebrating its second birthday with a special brunch event in Ilkley.

Ilkley’s 82-year-old “Daredevil Grandma” Valerie Appleton has taken to the skies once again.

A new premium indoor golf and performance facility is set to open its doors in Ilkley.

Ilkley's MP has called on Bradford Council to reconsider its decision over the outdoor seating area at Forde restaurant.

Ilkley's MP has called for Government action after Bradford Council temporarily stopped accepting fridges and freezers at its Household Waste and Recycling Centres.

The main section of the new A59 Kex Gill route between Harrogate and Skipton is set to open within weeks.

An Ilkley restaurant has announced plans to leave the town after a dispute over its outdoor seating area.

An Ilkley care home is hoping to make a resident's 106th birthday extra special by collecting 106 birthday cards.

Ilkley Fire Station has thanked the community for its support after a “fantastic turnout” for its annual Open Day.

Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has said lessons must be learned from recent roadworks on the A65 after the project was completed almost two weeks ahead of schedule.

An Ilkley businessman and two fellow thrill-seekers have raised £5,700 for a Yorkshire children’s charity after completing a skydive from more than 15,000ft.

Residents and staff at an Ilkley nursing home have celebrated the opening of a newly landscaped garden.

The 2026 Ilkley Half Marathon and 5K has raised more than £55,000 directly for local good causes – with thousands more raised independently by runners.

Children across Yorkshire are being invited to nominate an adult in their life to be covered in slime live on CBBC.

Yorkshire Water has completed work on the A65 almost two weeks earlier than originally planned.

Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate is among a host of sporting stars set to tee off in Ilkley next month.

Ilkley-based independent wine merchant Martinez Wines is set to expand with the opening of a third venue in Haworth.

Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has called for action from Royal Mail over ongoing postal delivery delays affecting residents across the area.

Shakespeare will return to the courtyard at Ilkley Manor House later this month as the popular Bard in the Yard performances return for a seventh year.

More than 70 professionals from across the healthcare, education and mental health sectors came together in Ilkley for a Mental Health Forum exploring the wellbeing of young men and boys.

The 141st Ilkley Open has enjoyed a record-breaking year, with more than 550 entries.

From gripping wartime drama and Shakespearean classics to live music, comedy, literature and festive family favourites, Ilkley Playhouse has unveiled an exciting Autumn/Winter 2026/27 programme packed with something for everyone.

More than 15,000 people visited Ilkley over the Yorkshire Day Celebration Weekend as the town centre was transformed into a festival of live music, food, drink and community spirit.

An MP has criticised the progress of ongoing roadworks in Ilkley after raising concerns with Yorkshire Water over what he says is a lack of activity on site despite major traffic disruption.

The award-winning homecare provider supporting people across Ilkley, Skipton, Keighley and the surrounding area has officially opened its new office.

Families in Ilkley can enjoy free play sessions at The Little Calf, thanks to a new initiative sponsored by local businesses.

Residents are being encouraged to nominate building and environmental projects for the Ilkley Civic Society Awards 2026.