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• MP shares update on redevelopment of Airedale Hospital

  MP Julian Smith met with Foluke Ajayi to receive an update on plans for the redevelopment of Airedale Hospital.

• Age UK shop is Ilkley appeals for donations as stocks are low

  The Age UK shop on The Grove in Ilkley is running low on stock and is appealing for donations.

• Fuggle & Golding saved by Horsforth Brewery

  The craft beer and bottle shop on Leeds Road, which announced its closure last month, has been saved by Horsforth Brewery.

• Joanna seeks life-extending treatment after brain tumour diagnosis

  Joanna James from Ilkley has launched an appeal to get potential life-extending treatment in Germany following her brain tumour diagnosis.

• Winners revealed for Ilkley Business Awards 2026

  The winners of the 10th Ilkley Business Awards have been revealed.

• Airedale Hospital charity hits the road for its fifth annual World Book Day adventure

  Airedale Hospital & Community Charity hit the open road once again for its fifth annual World Book Day road trip, bringing stories, smiles, and plenty of book‑themed fun to five local primary schools. This was all made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of CAD21.

• Yorkshire Water, what is happening behind all those blue hoardings?

  Ilkley Civic Society has invited fifteen different organisations with an environmental interest, or are currently working with Yorkshire Water locally, to its next public meeting.

• Ilkley Cemetery's Beanlands Parade gates repairs

  Ilkley Cemetery’s Beanlands Parade Gates will be removed for repair and refurbishment on Monday 9 March and will be replaced by temporary fencing for a period of about six to eight weeks.

• Local MP backs campaign to protect affordable residential experiences for young people

  Ilkley's MP Robbie Moore has met with Tobias Hammond, County Lead Volunteer for West Yorkshire Scouts to hear concerns about the potential impact of a proposed visitor levy on residential experiences for young people.

• Claire Baxter Gallery announces closure in Ilkley

  Claire Baxter Gallery, with galleries in Ilkley and Knaresborough, has announced this week the closure of the Ilkley gallery due to the increased demand running two galleries, and Claire's wish to spend more time painting.

• Ilkley's Annual Town Meeting and Citizen Awards 2026

  Ilkley Town Council says it is looking forward to hosting the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, which is being held on Wednesday 18 March at the Clarke Foley Community Hub.

• Outside the Box and Ilkley Live make music together

  Two local charities, Outside the Box and Ilkley Live, have come together to promote support music making and performance by people who have a learning disability or autism.

• New drone will be used 'wherever it is needed' to stop fly tipping

  Bradford Council will use a drone in its fight to stop fly tipping in areas like Ilkley Moor.

• Calendar of events announced at Burley-in-Wharfedale Community Trust AGM

  The Burley-in-Wharfedale Community Trust (BWCT)’s Annual General Meeting was held in the Burley Library on Tuesday 24th February.

• Experience the magic of opera at charity gala in Ilkley

  A Charity Lunchtime Opera Gala at the King's Hall in April will invite audiences into the thrilling world of opera.

• Your Local Experiences earns thousands for local businesses in first month

  A new local voucher platform launched by Your Media Group has generated tens of thousands of pounds for partner businesses in its first month.

• Four Ilkley businesses in finals of Leeds Oliver Awards 2026

  The finalists for the Leeds Oliver Awards 2026, Yorkshire Evening Post's food and drink awards, have been announced and four Ilkley businesses are in the running.

• Ilkley Wharfedale Rotary involved with eradicating Polio worldwide

  The 24th October was designated as this year’s World Polio Day and, for 35 years, Rotary have been involved with helping to eradicate Polio worldwide.

• International Women’s Day talk to celebrate ‘Brilliant Bradford Lasses’

  The talk at Ilkley Manor House will celebrate past pioneers and today’s changemakers.