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• Ilkley club forced to hire out premises due to unexpected business rates

  The Ilkley martial arts club, Evolution Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, is facing a financial crisis after Bradford Council increased its business rates from £0 to £755 per month!

• 'Super excited', owner prepares to open bakery on The Grove

  Ahead of the opening of her second bakery at the weekend on The Grove, Rebecca Severs (Bec), owner of Three Little Birds, tells Your Ilkley about her journey over the last few years, from humble beginnings in her own kitchen.

• Ban for Burley-in-Wharfedale driver caught at 130mph

  A man from Burley-in-Wharfedale has been banned from driving for three months and has to pay over £1,000 after he was caught driving at 130mph on the A64.

• Ilkley Town senior season kicks off this weekend

  Ilkley Town AFC’s men kick off the 2026/27 season with a home match against Wombwell Town this weekend, kick off 3pm.

• New award launched to find Yorkshire's best pub

  A new award recognising Yorkshire's best pub has been introduced as part of the 2026 Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards.

• Ilkley law firm warns risks of AI will writing

  As growing numbers of people use artificial intelligence (AI) in their daily lives, some are now trusting the technology to write wills, which is fraught with risks and could leave loved ones in a legal and financial mess, according to a warning from Ilkley’s LCF Law.

• Popular Ilkley Book Fair returns this week

  The Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association (PBFA) Ilkley Book Fair returns to King’s Hall and Winter Garden this week, with 30 dealers offering a wide range of rare and popular titles.

• Authors and illustrators celebrated at Indie Children's Lit Fest

  The Indie Children's Authors Network (ICAN) brings its Indie Children's Lit Fest to Kirklands Community Centre in Menston on Saturday 25 July - a free family day celebrating the UK's independent children's authors and illustrators.

• Sneak peek: New Otley play area starts to take shape

  A brand new indoor and outdoor play attraction is beginning to take shape ahead of its opening in Otley.

• Otley music studio launches six-week daytime courses

  A series of new daytime music courses is launching in Otley later this month, giving adults the chance to sing, play and meet new people.

• Clip 'N Climb to celebrate 11th birthday

  Clip 'N Climb Ilkley is marking its 11th birthday with a weekend of discounted climbing sessions.

• Ilkley Civic Society heritage walk exploring Eastern hydros

  Ilkley Civic Society will host a guided Heritage Walk on Saturday 25 July at 2:00pm, tracing the history and architecture of the town’s eastern hydropathic hotels.

• Cost to re-roof Ilkley Manor House risen by 50%

  The cost of re-roofing one of Ilkley's most historic buildings has risen by 50 per cent – Bradford Council has revealed.

• New shop to offer a little taste of Italy in Ilkley

  Ipsum Vinoteca, a new wine bar and shop, is now open on Leeds Road in Ilkley.

• Ilkley gets ready for another Yorkshire Day weekend to remember

  Ilkley is getting ready to celebrate Yorkshire Day again in style!

• Westville House raise over £1,100 to support Yorkshire families

  Pupils at Westville House School in Ilkley have raised an impressive £1,136.90 for The Principle Trust Children’s Charity.

• Free spectator tickets now available for The Yorkshire Invitational

  The Yorkshire Invitational returns to Ilkley Golf Club in September and will be hosted by European golf legend Colin Montgomerie.

• Concerns over delays to Steeton and Silsden footbridge

  Concerns have been raised over the seeming lack of progress on a major infrastructure scheme to link Steeton and Silsden, despite funding being approved.

• Council to get tougher on houses who leave bin bags next to their wheelie bins

  Bradford Council is set to get tougher on households who leave bin bags next to their wheelie bins.