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A five-bedroom country home near Ilkley has been put on the market for the first time in more than three decades.

An Ilkley man is preparing to take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks to raise money for a charity.

Young tennis players in Ilkley received some expert advice when renowned coach and author Judy Murray made a surprise visit to a local club.

Right at Home has launched a new podcast aimed at sharing stories and experiences from people across the local community.

An Ilkley gallery is hosting a month-long photography exhibition celebrating the female body while recognising those whose lives have been affected by breast cancer.

An Ilkley business owner is wearing the same British wool dress every day for 90 days as part of a new campaign promoting sustainable clothing habits.

An Ilkley employer is backing a national campaign encouraging businesses to support their local communities when rewarding staff this Christmas.

Residents in Ilkley and Ben Rhydding are being asked for their views on proposals to fund the rebuild of public toilets in the town centre.

A former cancer patient has raised more than £11,000 to help improve comfort for people undergoing treatment at Airedale Hospital.

Runners are being invited to take on the scenic surroundings of the Bolton Abbey Estate when a popular charity event returns next month.

Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group is looking for a new volunteer to help keep its activities running smoothly behind the scenes.

Cyclists from around the world have descended on Ilkley to take on a gruelling new charity challenge in aid of breast cancer research.

Art lovers are being invited to help choose the winners of a Yorkshire-inspired competition in Ilkley.

Ilkley Green Room is calling for community support after being nominated to become the UK’s Favourite Local Business 2026.

Leeds Bradford Airport is set for a standstill as almost 130 workers will take industrial action over pay.

A new café, restaurant and wellness space has opened in Ilkley town centre.

A popular exhibition celebrating the history of the typewriter is set to return for its fifth and final event.

A 16-year-old from Ilkley has raised more than £1,000 for charity after taking on a series of sporting challenges.

Addingham Beer Festival is returning this weekend with more than 40 beers and ciders alongside live music, food and the Big Village Quiz.

A night of alternative music and Halloween celebrations is returning to Ilkley later this month.

Ilkley band Ten Fields are set to mark a decade of making music together with a special hometown concert this month.

Hundreds of dogs are expected to make a splash at Ilkley Lido when its popular Doggy Days return next month.

A popular community cinema programme is returning to Ilkley following a summer break.

Family-run care provider Spellman Care is celebrating after winning a major prize at the Keighley and Airedale Business Awards.

Runners taking on this year's Great North Run have raised more than £17,000 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Sir Gareth Southgate was among a host of sporting stars who helped raise more than £23,000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice at Ilkley Golf Club.

Tickets have gone on sale for Ashlands Bonfire as the popular Ilkley event prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

Drivers are being warned of possible delays as roadworks get underway on the A65 near Ilkley.

The Crescent Inn and Bistrot Pierre have become the latest Gold Sponsor of Clarke Foley Community Hub in Ilkley.

An Ilkley Indian takeaway is celebrating after receiving a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award for 2026.

A branch of McDonalds that opened two years ago has applied to change its opening hours.

An Ilkley care home resident has celebrated a remarkable milestone after turning 106.

Fresh handmade bread is being added to the shelves at Three Little Birds Bakery in Ilkley following growing demand from customers.

The man behind two former Vietnamese restaurants is preparing to make a return to Ilkley town centre.

A new independent travel agency in Ilkley is inviting locals to celebrate the opening of its latest branch next month.

A mental health awareness campaign has been launched in memory of a man who died in Ilkley earlier this year.

Yorkshire's literary talent will take centre stage when Ilkley Literature Festival returns next month, with a third of this year's authors having links to the county.

A charity golf day has raised more than £4,300 to support patients, families and staff at Airedale.

The Ilkley Cow is calling on customers for support after entering a nationwide competition to find the UK's Favourite Local Business.

Verbeia Grange will open on Monday 5th October, providing residential care for people aged 65 and over.

A team from Ilkley-headquartered estate agent Dacre, Son & Hartley has taken on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for a local children’s charity.

A show combining classic cinema with live rock music is coming to Ilkley's King's Hall this Friday (25th September).

Reform UK's leaders across West Yorkshire are clashing head on with the region’s Mayor over proposals to introduce a “tourist tax.”

A free community event aimed at raising awareness of dementia and the support available locally is coming to Ilkley next month.

The Ilkley Cow is celebrating after receiving a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award.

More than 60 women in business came together in Ilkley as a Yorkshire networking group celebrated its second anniversary.

Households across Ilkley will soon receive new bins as Bradford Council prepares to introduce separate food waste collections.

A new Climate Café is being held in Ilkley tonight, offering people a space to talk openly about their feelings surrounding climate change and the ecological crisis.

Ilkley restaurant Forde Ilkley has appeared on Channel 5 as part of the latest episode of Our Great Yorkshire Life.

An ambitious project has been launched to restore Ilkley Tarn and transform it into a thriving habitat for wildlife.

Leeds United fans will have the chance to hear from two former Elland Road strikers when Jermaine Beckford and Michael Bridges visit Ilkley later this month.

A major waterpark in North Yorkshire is expected to be sold to a new owner after it was taken over by North Yorkshire Council.

A team from Ilkley-headquartered estate agent Dacre Son & Hartley has completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for The Principle Trust Children’s Charity.

A taste of Bavaria is coming to the Yorkshire Dales next month as the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway hosts its own Oktoberfest celebration.

Dates have been announced for the return of Ilkley’s popular Christmas Tree Festival later this year.

Mayfield View has been crowned the overall winner of a floral competition which has seen businesses across Ilkley create colourful wheelbarrow displays.