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• Awards success for Ilkley restaurant and bar

  Quinta Restaurant and Bar in Ilkley been awarded West Yorkshire Restaurant of the Year at the Yorkshire Reginal Business Awards 2025 held at the Queens Hotel in Leeds.

• Local choir group scoops two national awards

  A community-based singing group is celebrating a major coup after picking up two national awards.

• Open day will mark 75 years of Curly Hill Campsite & Centre

  Curly Hill Campsite & Centre in Ilkley will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025. 

• Domestic water usage down 10% since hosepipe ban introduced

  Domestic water usage has dropped by 10% since the introduction of the hosepipe ban, Yorkshire Water has revealed.

• Ilkley goes dog-friendly in August

  Ilkley BID has announced a dog-friendly initiative running throughout August to celebrate Ilkley’s welcoming attitude towards four-legged visitors.

• £300,000 donation to fund new helipad for Yorkshire Air Ambulance

  Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) has received a £300,000 donation from the HELP Appeal to support the construction of a new helipad at its new site.

• Ilkley all set to host Yorkshire Day in grand style

  On Friday, Ilkley and Bradford will jointly host the official Yorkshire Day civic celebration, marking a historic first for the annual event, with a whole weekend of activities planned in Ilkley to commemorate the occasion.

• Retrospective application for 12 year old advertising boards

  A retrospective application for 15 advertising boards at Silsden Sports Club has been submitted, 12 years after the signs were installed.

• Proposed changes to Ilkley bus services 'in the interests of the people who use them'

  Ilkley could be one of the first areas with new publicly controlled bus routes, known as the Weaver Network.

• LBA celebrates new terminal extension success with Mayor of West Yorkshire

  Leeds Bradford Airport celebrated the successful opening of its new terminal extension with the Mayor of West Yorkshire last week.

• Excitement builds for Ilkley Flower Show return

  Organisers of the Ilkley Flower Show say they are pleased to announce that the programme schedule for the 2025 show on Saturday 20th September is now available.

• Village Show is intended to bring together people of all ages

  Addingham’s annual Village Show, organised by Addingham Allotments & Gardens Association, will take place on Saturday 9th August 2025.

• New exhibition to mark 160 years of railway history in Ilkley

  This year Ilkley will host the county's Yorkshire Day celebrations. Many of those coming to the events will arrive by train, which is perfectly fitting because 1st August also marks the 160th anniversary of Ilkley Station opening and a new exhibition looking back.

• A ‘moo-mentous’ weekend as Zip the Cow raises £40,000 for Sue Ryder

  320 thrill-seekers soared over Ilkley last weekend, raising an incredible £40,000 for national healthcare and bereavement charity Sue Ryder.

• Ilkley Town Council to continue fortnightly drop-in sessions

  Ilkley Town Council has confirmed it will continue with its fortnightly drop-in sessions at the Clarke Foley Community Hub while the Town Hall is closed.

• Council says tax premiums can help bring long-empty homes back into use

  Bradford Council says tax premiums can help bring long-empty homes back into use – but councillors have been told it can often be difficult collecting these charges.

• Discover the heart of Ilkley at the 2025 Community Exhibition!

  From August 5th to 18th, the public are invited to step inside the Clarke Foley Community Hub and discover the stories, energy, and dedication that power Ilkley’s thriving community life.

• Ilkley BID unveils flag installation for Yorkshire Day celebration

  The Ilkley Business Improvement District (BID) has unveiled a striking new visual project to celebrate Yorkshire Day and boost the town’s appeal to visitors and residents alike.

• Ilkley Playhouse releases its 25/26 autumn and winter season programme

  The autumn and winter season 2025/2026 has arrived at Ilkley Playhouse and we hope there is something for everyone to enjoy over the next six months.

• Criticism after school bus cuts confirmed

  A school bus service from Ilkley to Menston along with five others have been axed.