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• Direct Ilkley to Skipton trains to run this weekend!

  Engineering works on the railway this weekend will mean direct trains will run between Ilkley and Skipton - more than 60 years after the line closure.

• New Wharfedale line train timetable in May

  Train operator Northern is reminding customers about changes to the Wharfedale line timetable next month.

• Calendar Girls The Musical opens this week at Ilkley Playhouse

  The opening night of Calendar Girls The Musical is this Wednesday, 22 April, at Ilkley Playhouse.

• 87 year-old Ilkley campaigner and students join forces against litter

  An 87-year-old Ilkley environmental campaigner has teamed up with local school pupils to film a new short aimed at encouraging cleaner streets and greener communities.

• An art-filled bank holiday in Ilkley

  Over the May Day bank holiday weekend, Ilkley Manor House showcases two exhibitions across one creative weekend.

• Sasha scoops top prize in Ilkley Carnival Creative Competition!

  Four young people have been announced competition winners after creating artwork which reflects Ilkley Carnival’s 2026 Children’s Books theme!

• Silsden to host paintrush run for charity

  The Sue Ryder Manorlands PaintRush run will take place this June.

• Police appeal following crash on A59 near Bolton Bridge

  Police are appealing for information following a collision on the A59 at Beamsley Hill last Thursday.

• Weekend events to celebrate Earth Day at St John's

  St John's in Ben Rhydding will be holding a number of events on the theme 'Our Power, Our Planet' over the weekend 24-26 April to celebrate Earth Day.

• Reform UK confirms candidates for new Ilkley & Addingham Ward

  Reform UK has officially announced its three candidates for the newly formed Ilkley & Addingham ward in the Bradford District Council elections, scheduled for Thursday 7 May 2026.

• Wharfedale Scout District holds annual St George's Day parade

  Wharfedale Scout District held a St George's Day Parade and Service in Ilkley on Sunday 19 April 2026.

• Entertainment announced for 2026 Ilkley Food & Drink Festival

  Organisers of the Ilkley Food and Drink festival have confirmed the full live music programme for their seventh annual celebration returning to the riverside setting on 13 & 14 June 2026.

• Clarke Foley window replacement project underway

  The Clarke Foley Community Hub in Ilkley has welcomed the start of a significant building improvement project this week, as work begins on replacing the original 1970s windows in its large and small halls.

• BT appeal planners 'street hub' block on The Grove

  BT has appealed a decision to block a new 'street hub' on The Grove in Ilkley.

• New plans submitted for Addingham loneliness shed project

  Details of what must be done if human remains or buried treasure are discovered during the construction of a facility to tackle loneliness in Addingham have been published.

• photoILKLEY launches second Young Photographer Competition

  photoILKLEY is back this year for its second edition and with it comes the return of its Young Photographer Competition and Your Ilkley is proud to be the official media partner.

• Wharfedale Fine Cheeses to open shop in Ilkley

  A new specialist cheese shop is set to open in Ilkley this weekend, adding to the town’s independent retail offering.

• Over 90% of families receiving first choice primary school

  Thousands of families across the Bradford district, including Ilkley, Addingham and Burley-in-Wharfedale, have received their school offers today on National Offer Day.

• Plans for new smaller Starbucks sign after unauthorised totem removal

  Plans to install a new sign for international coffee giant Starbucks at its Ilkley branch have been submitted after it was forced to remove a previous advertising totem.

• Ilkley History Hub: Walk to see the Spa Hydro

  Explore Ilkley's health resort heritage on foot with this guided walk led by Ilkley Civic Society Local History Hub.