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• The Ilkley Cow enters search for UK's Favourite Local Business

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

• New Ilkley care home announces opening date following 11 month refurbishment

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

• Ilkley team raises £3,300+ for The Principle Trust in Three Peaks challenge

  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.

• Classic film meets live rock concert at Ilkley's King's Hall

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

• Reform leaders urge Mayor to drop tourist tax plans

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

• Free dementia awareness event to be held in Ilkley

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

• Ilkley restaurant celebrates Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award

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

• Women’s business network celebrates second birthday in Ilkley

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

• Food waste collections set to be introduced in Ilkley

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

• Climate Café to offer space to talk about climate concerns in Ilkley

  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 features on Channel 5's Our Great Yorkshire Life

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

• Scientific study launched to help restore Ilkley Tarn

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

• Leeds United legends coming to Ilkley for special fans' night

  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.

• Alpamare waterpark to be sold to 'protect its future' with private investment

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

• Dacre Son & Hartley team conquers Yorkshire Three Peaks for children's charity

  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.

• Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway set for Oktoberfest takeover

  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 announced for Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival 2026

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

• Mayfield View named winner of Ilkley wheelbarrow competition

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

• Pizza company announces new home at Burley in Wharfedale pub

  A pizza company is moving its regular Burley-in-Wharfedale pop-up to a new home this weekend.

• Sporting legends tee off as Yorkshire Invitational gets underway in Ilkley

  A host of sporting legends descended on Ilkley yesterday (Wednesday) as the Yorkshire Invitational got underway.