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• River Wharfe update at Ilkley Clean River Group AGM

  The Ilkley Clean River Group will hold its Annual General Meeting [AGM] in October, and will also include presentations on the state of the River Wharfe, and the future of the water sector.

• Steeleye Span 'The Conflict Tour' stops in Ilkley

  The folk band Steeleye Span are touring and the band are stopping off in Ilkley on 24th November.

• Charity extends its services as it celebrates 50th anniversary

  Ilkley and District Good Neighbours has marked its half century by holding a series of special events over the last twelve months, whilst at the same time extending its services for the community.

• New Managing Director announced for Your Media Group

  Your Media Group has announced the appointment of Adam Daniel as its new Managing Director following his acquisition of the majority shareholding in the business.

• The Carriage shortlisted for prestigious National Bed Federation Award

  The Carriage, based in the centre of Burley in Wharfedale is celebrating a double dose of success this year — not only has it been shortlisted for the National Bed Federation’s (NBF) Small Retailer of the Year award, but it’s also proudly marking its 10th year in business.

• The Swan wins revived Addingham Village Quiz

  After more than two decades away, the Addingham Village Quiz returned to a packed Memorial Hall on Saturday night, with local pub team The Swan crowned champions of the 2025 edition.

• £3,000 from Silsden Proms on the Farm presented to Manorlands Hospice

  Organisers of Silsden Proms on the Farm have presented a cheque for £3,000 to Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice following the success of this summer’s community music event.

• Yorkshire Water project gets underway in Addingham this week

  Yorkshire Water will start work on a project in Addingham today, Monday 8 September, on Low Mill Lane to protect the river Wharfe and improve how it manages stormwater.

• Government to test the Emergency Alerts system today

  The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system today, Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm.

• Ilkley residents encouraged to take part in know your numbers week

  National Know Your Numbers Week, running from 8th to 14th September, is an initiative by Blood Pressure UK.

• Farmhouse on Bolton Abbey Estate available to let for first time in a generation

  White House Farm on the Bolton Abbey Estate has been listed for Let for the first time in a generation.

• Ilkley charity shop nominated for UK's Favourite award

  An Ilkley charity shop has been nominated in the UK's Favourite Charity Shop Awards.

• Marvin Humes set to headline Thornton Rocks this weekend

  Thornton Hall Country Park near Skipton will host Thornton Rocks this weekend, bringing a line-up of well-known performers to the Yorkshire Dales.

• Harsher fines for people caught fly tipping have been approved by Council bosses

  Council bosses have approved a big hike in fines for littering and fly tipping in the District, but residents have been told “If you play by the rules – we’ll be fair with you.”

• Ilkley car park sees highest disabled bay fines in the district

  New data has revealed that users of Ilkley's South Hawksworth Street Car Park received the most fines in the Bradford district for parking in disabled bays without a valid Blue Badge.

• Woman given Criminal Behaviour Order for Ilkley Town Centre

  West Yorkshire Police have issued a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) to Grace Ross, prohibiting her from entering the Ilkley town centre area. The order is designed to prevent further incidents and maintain public safety in the community.

• Celebrate one year with The Ilkley Tap

  The Ilkley Tap is celebrating its 1st birthday this Friday, 5th September and marking the occasion with events until Sunday!

• Pioneering cancer exercise service launches in Airedale Hospital

  People with cancer in Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven will now have access to Active Together, a cancer exercise treatment service.

• Join Dan's Den Ilkley '3 bridges trail' charity walk

  Dan's Den in Ilkley has announced a charity walk and would love families, children and everyone to join in!

• ‘Soft Power’ explored at Ilkley Literature Festival

  Ilkley Literature Festival explores the theme Soft Power this October with a series of author talks on power players, philosophers, peacemakers, and psychological warfare.