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• 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.

• 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.