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• Tickets now on sale for 2026 Lexus Ilkley Open

  Tickets are now on sale for Yorkshire’s biggest week of the year, the Lexus Ilkley Open.

• Appeal for donations to help families in need this Easter

  The Ilkley Great Get Together team is appealing for donations for its Easter parcels which are given out each year to eligible families in the Ilkley area.

• Exhibition to look at Ilkley's hydro heritage

  A new exhibition opens this month at Ilkley Manor House looking back at Ilkley's former health resort heritage.

• Pedestrian bridge at Bolton Abbey closed Wednesday for maintenance

  The maintenance team on the Bolton Abbey Estate have warned walkers that Cavendish Bridge, outside the Cavendish Pavilion, will be closed tomorrow, 11th February, for annual repairs.

• Further strikes planned by Airedale NHS microbiology staff amid pay dispute

  Industrial action involving microbiology staff at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is set to continue this month following an ongoing pay dispute. 

• Pat's Party honoured by Save The Children [& royalty]

  Following the royal family’s recognition of Pat’s Party last year, the annual fundraiser is now being inducted into Save the Children’s FUTURE100 - a powerhouse community of 100 fundraisers, building a better future for and with children.

• Appeal launched after MBE medal stolen from founder of children's charity

  An appeal has been made following the theft of an MBE medal belonging to Mike Davies, the founder of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity. 

• Ilkley business provides free allergy training to 16000 learners

  High Speed Training, the Ilkley based leading provider of online training and e-learning, has reached the milestone of certifying over 16,000 learners through its free Allergy & Anaphylaxis courses for schools and education organisations across the UK.

• New Walking Rugby group for Wharfedale

  A new men's Walking Rugby group has formed to offer the opportunity for those interested in the game to enjoy playing into later life.

• New leadership team at Burley-in-Wharfedale school

  Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School has announced a new headteacher and deputy headteacher. 

• Askwith works delayed Yorkshire Water confirm

  The road closures due to start this week in Askwith have been delayed Yorkshire Water has said today.

• Free child car seat check and bike marking event in Ilkley

  A road safety event in Ilkley on Thursday, 12 February, will check your child car seat is fitted correctly and also offer free bike marking.

• Police release chase footage after burglary in Ilkley area

  West Yorkshire Police have released dramatic footage of a police chase that took place last week following a report of a burglary in the Ilkley area.

• Junction closed to help A65 traffic flow in Ilkley

  To try and help the flow of traffic and reduce disruption to the west of Ilkley on Skipton Road, the temporary lights have been made two-way with the closure of the junction with Victoria Avenue.

• Local estate agent celebrates 5 years of platinum rated service

  Ilkley based estate agent, Dacre, Son & Hartley has been awarded customer review platform, Feefo’s Platinum Trusted Service Award for the fifth year in a row, in recognition of the exceptional online reviews that verified clients continually write about the firm.

• Multi-platinum selling band WET WET WET to play intimate gig in Ilkley

  Wet Wet Wet are bringing their intimate acoustic tour to Ilkley on Tuesday 26 May, choosing the King's Hall, as it, like the majority of venues on the tour, are located in places that they’ve never played before during their 40+ year careers.

• Ilkley Thingery moves home – keeping the Mortens tradition alive

  The Ilkley Thingery has settled into its new base behind the former Mortens shop on Cunliffe Road, continuing the long-loved tradition of this spot being a place for tools, DIY know-how and friendly local help.

• Final tickets available for Ilkley Beer Festival

  Ilkley Beer Festival is marking its 18th year on February 13th & 14th with a renewed focus on community fundraising and support for local businesses,

• Professor prepares to climb Everest with support from Ilkley Harriers

  Members of Ilkley Harriers, along with walkers, cyclists, families and passers-by, came together at the weekend to take on an extraordinary endurance challenge on Ilkley Moor.

• Addingham café opens with new team at the helm

  Ginger Plum Café in Addingham has opened its doors today with a team behind the counter, Sophie and Matt.