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• Speed limit to be increased on Ilkley Moor Road

  The speed limit on a stretch of Moor Road is set to be increased Bradford Council has announced today.

• New court date set Ilkley businessman after warrant executed

  An Ilkley businessman will appear in court next month after being picked up on warrant.

• Sue Ryder's Christmas Treecycling Scheme grows to new heights  

  Local healthcare and bereavement charity Sue Ryder is celebrating the ‘treemendous’ support of Airedale, Wharfedale, the Dales communities who took part in this year’s Christmas Treecycling scheme. 

• Ilkley customers thanked for bringing joy to children at Christmas

  Kind-hearted Tesco shoppers in Ilkley have been thanked for donating over 100 toys to the Be A Star toy campaign in the run-up to Christmas.

• Ilkley BID named as finalist at national awards

  Ilkley BID has been named as a finalist in the prestigious National BID Awards 2026.

• Yorkshire Air Ambulance appoints new CEO

  Yorkshire Air Ambulance Charity has announced the appointment of Kathryn Marsden OBE as its new Chief Executive Officer

• Writing for wellbeing workshop to launch in Ilkley

  Ilkley residents are invited to try writing to support their wellbeing in 2026 at a new monthly workshop at Alpkit Ilkley.

• MP says Kex Gill realignment scheme is making 'good progress'

  MP Julian Smith has shared an update on the works at Kex Gill.

• Airedale Hospital receives £8,000 donation from Sovereign Health Care

  The West Yorkshire-based cash-plan provider donated the money last week.

• Local groups unite to start climate conversations

  People in Wharfedale and beyond are being offered the chance to learn how to talk about climate change starting with a free online workshop at 19:30 on Tuesday 24 February 2026.

• Review: Ilkley Concert Club: Rachel Podger, Elizabeth Kenny and Marcin Świątkiewicz

  Geoffrey Mogridge reviews Ilkley Concert Club's concert featuring Rachel Podger (violin), Elisabeth Kenny (theorbo) and Marcin Świątkiewicz (harpsichord), at the King’s Hall, Ilkley on Wednesday 14th January 2026.

• Ilkley hosts Healthy Homes Workshops

  Climate Action Ilkley is inviting local residents to take part in one of two practical healthy homes workshops on Saturday 14 February 2026 at the Clarke Foley Community Hub.

• Ilkley Good Neighbours move into the Wright Place

  Ilkley Good Neighbours have announced their move into Wright Place, the newly named community space within Clarke Foley Community Hub.

• Ilkley Carnival launches Children’s Books theme for 2026

  Ilkley Carnival has announced its 2026 theme with organisers inviting the community to step into the magical world of Children’s Books for the event on Monday 4 May.

• Scouts prepare for life-changing Peru expedition at Ilkley training camp

  Last weekend, 32 young people from West Yorkshire Scouts took part in an intensive training camp in Ilkley as they prepare for an exciting international expedition to Peru 12 - 24 August 2026.

• The Joyful Deli rises from the ashes

  An Addingham café destroyed by fire last June has showed off how its amazing new interior will look.

• Art vending machine to support homeless charity 

  An art vending machine is coming to Ilkley offering original mini artworks for just 50p each, while raising vital funds for local homelessness support.

• Sign up for Your Local Experiences for chance to win prize worth £1,000

  You can sign up to our brand new voucher platform for the chance to win a prize worth £1,000.

• Church café toy appeal

  Christchurch Café within Christchurch on The Grove is refreshing its children’s play area later on this year as part of its community outreach and would love your help.

• Review: Ilkley Philharmonic New Year Concert 'a generous dusting of theatrical magic'

  Geoffrey Mogridge was in the sell out audience at the King's Hall on Saturday evening, 10th January, for the Ilkley Philharmonic New Year Concert which featured the Academy of Northern Ballet.