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• Pre-loved clothing party to take place in Menston this month

  A sustainable fashion event is returning to Menston this month following its first outing earlier this year.

• Councillor 'disappointed' in transport links in Keighley and Ilkley

  Reopening a rail line between Colne and Skipton would benefit Bradford’s economy just as much as a new through rail line in the city centre – a Councillor has claimed.

• Ilkley estate agent reports summer boost in Yorkshire home sales

  Yorkshire’s housing market saw an unexpected summer boost, according to figures from Ilkley-headquartered estate agent Dacre, Son & Hartley.

• Northern expands mobility scooter access across its train fleet

   Passengers using mobility scooters across North Yorkshire will now be able to travel on every type of train in Northern’s fleet, provided they have a free permit and their scooter meets the relevant requirements.

• Ilkley Cinema announces new job opportunities

  Ilkley Cinema is looking to expand its team, with three new roles now available.

• Ilkley Healing Alternatives Festival coming to King’s Hall this weekend

  A popular wellbeing event is returning to Ilkley this weekend, with the Healing Alternatives Festival taking over the King’s Hall and Winter Garden.

• Ilkley Breakfast Rave returns this Friday for another morning of fundraising

  Ilkley is set for another early-morning burst of music and dancing this Friday as the Breakfast Rave returns to Ticket Office Bar.

• Ilkley dental practice named finalist in two national awards

  An Ilkley dental practice is celebrating after being named a finalist in two categories at the Private Dentistry Awards 2026.

• Recycling team to visit Ilkley as Bradford Council backs national Recycling Week

  Ilkley residents will have the chance to get recycling advice from Bradford Council later this month as part of a national campaign.

• Businesses present window displays in lead up to Ilkley Flower Show

  Ilkley businesses are getting into the spirit of this year’s Flower Show with a new wheelbarrow competition — but there’s not long left for businesses to get involved.

• Ilkley residents offered chance to try an e-bike for up to four weeks

  Ilkley residents are being given the opportunity to borrow an electric bike for up to four weeks through Climate Action Ilkley’s Active Travel Hub.

• Skipton's longest running opticians expands to Ilkley

  A long-established Skipton optician has announced a change in ownership alongside the launch of a new practice in Ilkley.

• Council investigate link between fly tipping and tip closures

  DEBATE over the link between fly tipping and tip closures has continued this week, with Council officers giving differing views to politicians.

• 100 women take part in Nell Bank’s first outdoor wellbeing weekend

  One hundred women travelled to Nell Bank in Ilkley for the charity’s first outdoor wellbeing weekend, with proceeds supporting its work to give children their first experience of nature.

• Ilkley celebrates 20 years as a Fairtrade Town

  Ilkley is preparing to celebrate 20 years as a Fairtrade Town, with a series of events planned to mark the milestone and highlight the town’s commitment to fairer trade.

• Council ‘actively looking’ for new Ilkley tip but no timetable given

  COUNCIL bosses are “actively looking” for a new tip provision in Ilkley – but say they “can’t give a timetable” for when one might return to the town.

• Bradford Council issues six £1,000 fly-tipping fines

  Bradford Council has issued six £1,000 fines for fly tipping since the maximum penalty was increased last September.

• Council backtracks on free parking pledge for Ilkley

  A pledge by Bradford Council's Leader to introduce free parking across the District is currently "not deliverable."

• Silsden to host first community Jumble Trail this weekend

  Silsden's first community Jumble Trail will take place this weekend, with nearly 40 households set to participate.

• Ilkley wellbeing walk to bring people and pups together at Cow and Calf

  People and their four-legged friends are being invited to come together for a morning walk around Ilkley’s Cow and Calf Rocks as part of an event focused on community and wellbeing.