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• The Box Tree Restaurant to close this weekend for £500,000 refurbishment

  One of Ilkley's most celebrated restaurants is preparing to close its doors temporarily this week as it embarks on a major refurbishment project.

• Ilkley’s brewers unite for Yorkshire Day

  Ilkley’s independent brewing scene will take centre stage this Yorkshire Day as the town’s three much-loved breweries join forces for a huge celebration of local beer, live music and community spirit on Saturday 1 August.

• Upcoming rail engineering work to shut lines between Bradford and Shipley for three days

  Rail engineering work between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley will close all lines between the two from Saturday, 1st August 2026, for three days.

• Two charities highlight their community roles to avoid ongoing confusion

  Two Ilkley charities, that were once linked, are this week highlighting they now operate separately.

• Harewood House reveals 'Magic at the Mansion' Christmas experience

  Harewood House has announced the return of its popular Christmas experience, with this year's event promising to bring the historic mansion's collections to life through an immersive festive adventure.

• Hardware store in Silsden raises money for Manorlands Hospice

  A simple fundraising idea at a Silsden hardware shop is helping to raise money for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice while giving old tennis balls a new lease of life.

• Moss & Moor in Ilkley to close for one day due to planned power works

  Moss & Moor Garden Centre in Ilkley will close tomorrow temporarily due to power grids.

• Three Little Birds Bakery celebrates successful launch

  The team at Three Little Birds Bakery opened officially on 25th July.

• Looking for a unique office space in Ilkley.....

  Ilkley Manor House has three individual offices available within a beautiful cottage setting in Central Ilkley! 

• Ilkley public footpath route to change

  A public footpath in Ilkley is to be diverted as Bradford Council issues order.

• Silsden Proms on the Farm raises £6,000 for local charities

  More than 400 people gathered on the banks of the River Aire earlier this month for another hugely successful Silsden Proms on the Farm event, raising an incredible £6,000 for local charities.

• Cyclist fined after reporting driver in Menston

  A cyclist who submitted footage of bad driving to the West Yorkshire Police [WYP] 'Op Snap portal' has been fined after the very same footage went on to show his poor cycling in Menston.

• Family says 'protect the face, not just the head' after serious cycle crash

  A local family is thanking the community for the quick help and support after their son's serious fall at the Burley Pump Track.

• ROH unveils The Lounge in partnership with chef Michael O'Hare

  Luxury day spa ROH, has announced the second phase of its opening in Ilkley with the launch of The Lounge, created in partnership with renowned chef Michael O'Hare.

• New portrait project launched to celebrate women behind breast cancer diagnosis

  Women from across Ilkley and beyond are invited to become part of 'Still Me', a moving portrait project, celebrating the strength, resilience and individuality of women who have experienced breast cancer.

• Ilkley's Darwin Gardens celebrates Love Parks Week 2026

  Darwin Gardens Millennium Green is joining in the nationwide Love Parks Week campaign from 24 July to 2 August 2026, celebrating the joy, wellbeing and community value of green spaces.

• Freeze on Council Tax 'not going to happen' new leader tells Council

  Bradford Council’s Leader has ruled out a freeze on Council Tax next year, telling a meeting “it’s not going to happen.”

• New Italian hot spot coming to Ben Rhydding

  A new Italian deli and coffee house is opening next month in Ben Rhydding, Rizia’s Bottega.

• Plans approved for apartments in Ilkley town centre landmark building

  An application seeking permission to convert office space within Dalesway House in Ilkley town centre into residential apartments has been granted.

• Young people's bereavement group launched in Ilkley

  There is a new weekly bereavement support group in Ilkley for young people who have experienced the loss of someone important to them.