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• Ilkley Christmas Lights Switch-On to return in November

  Ilkley's annual Christmas Lights Switch-On will return next month, with a full day of festive entertainment planned for the town centre.

• Ryanair announce new flights from Leeds Bradford Airport

  Ryanair has announced four new routes from Leeds Bradford Airport for summer 2027.

• Winter DalesBus timetable changes announced for Ilkley

  Weekend bus services connecting Ilkley with the Yorkshire Dales are moving to their winter timetables as the clocks go back this weekend.

• Leeds Bradford Airport strikes suspended as fresh pay talks planned

  Planned strikes at Leeds Bradford Airport have been suspended to allow fresh negotiations over pay.

• New Bradford railway station could benefit Ilkley passengers

  A new railway station has been confirmed for Bradford Interchange, with plans to improve connections across Yorkshire and the North.

• Historic Ilkley building begins new chapter as Verbeia Grange opens

  A historic Ilkley building has reopened as a residential care home following a refurbishment costing around £2 million.

• Inherited jewellery: where do you start?

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• MOVE Ilkley celebrates successful open afternoon

  A new Ilkley fitness studio has thanked the community for its support following a successful open afternoon.

• Free Bonfire Night event returning to Ilkley Cricket Club

  Ilkley Cricket Club is preparing to welcome families for a free Bonfire Night celebration next month.

• Hundreds of new homes proposed for Ilkley and Addingham in Local Plan

  Hundreds of new homes could be built across Ilkley and Addingham under the latest draft of Bradford Council’s Local Plan.

• Yorkshire residents invited to apply for BBC's The Traitors

  Yorkshire residents who think they can spot a liar – or keep a secret themselves – are being invited to apply for The Traitors.

• Police appeal after Land Rover stolen near Ilkley

  Police are appealing for information after a blue Land Rover Discovery Sport was stolen from Middleton, near Ilkley.

• Yorkshire Water issues reminder ahead of plastic wet wipe ban

  Yorkshire Water has issued a reminder about the problems caused by flushing wet wipes ahead of a ban next year.

• Martin House named Hospice of the Year at national awards

  Martin House has been named Hospice of the Year at the National Charity Today Awards.

• Ilkley deli celebrates six years in business

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