Local news

Essential restoration work is underway at one of Ilkley’s most important historic buildings, as work begins to protect the future of the town’s Manor House.

A new independent 24-hour gym will open its doors in Ilkley after months of work to get the facility ready.

A new independent record shop is set to open in Ilkley after Needle & Fern officially secured the keys to its new premises.

The team from Right at Home Ilkley is taking on a series of running challenges to raise money for Dementia Adventure.

The Rotary Club of Ilkley has announced Chris Woodhead as its new President Elect, with Chris set to take up the role of President at the beginning of July 2027.

The Ilkley Osteopathic Practice is marking 25 years of caring for the Wharfedale community with a special open day this September.

Ilkley is set to bloom as more than 20 local businesses take part in a new wheelbarrow competition celebrating the Ilkley Flower Show.

Billy’s Bus first Wellness Walk, held in partnership with Andy’s Man Club Ilkley and WellWalk CIC, saw a group of local people come together for a two-hour walk across the moors.

Residents in Addingham are being urged to share their views on plans to build 55 homes on land south of Main Street.

People in Addingham are being invited to join a guided charity walk this Sunday (6th September), led by Yorkshire outdoor company Hike Yorkshire.

A festival celebrating living well in later life is returning to Ilkley following the success of last year’s event.

Millions of discounted train tickets have gone on sale as part of Northern’s latest Flash Sale, with Skipton and Ilkley among the destinations included.

A month-long celebration of art, music and culture is taking place across Ilkley throughout September.

The Rotary Club of Ilkley Wharfedale is asking the local community to support people affected by a devastating disaster in Nepal.

Plans have been submitted to Bradford Council for 55 new homes on land off Main Street in Addingham.

A new independent travel agency has opened its doors in Ilkley, offering locals help with everything from package holidays to tailor-made trips.

Scouts across Ilkley are celebrating the launch of a new Explorer Scouts brand and programme.

Ilkley Karate Club is celebrating its 38th anniversary this September.

An Ilkley hairdresser has shared an emotional update with customers and friends after revealing he is in remission following the first phase of chemotherapy.

The Ilkley restaurant has announced it can keep its popular atrium seating area after a huge show of support from customers and the local community.

The Italian Deli officially opened for trading on Tuesday after a successful soft launch on Sunday.

Rail passengers travelling through Leeds are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys over the bank holiday weekend.

A distinctive yellow bus used to transport dogs across Ilkley and surrounding areas has been vandalised during an apparent attempted theft.

A weekend of steam trains, real ales and live music is coming to the Yorkshire Dales as the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway gets set to host its Branch Line Weekend & Beer Festival.

The early-morning Breakfast Rave is set to return to Ilkley next month following the success of the town’s first event.

Dog lovers and their four-legged friends are being invited to the Clarke Foley Community Hub in Ilkley this Saturday.

Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has criticised the Government following the release of a convicted rapist who abused grooming gang survivor Fiona Goddard.

Lishman’s Butchers in Ilkley is encouraging customers to support Emma Lishman, who has been shortlisted in the Craft Butchery category at this year’s Women in Meat Awards.

Bini Brew Co will launch its new permanent pizza kitchen, Bini Dough Co, at its Little Lane Taproom on Friday.

An Ilkley police community support officer has helped a 170-mile charity bike ride reach its £10,000 fundraising target.

The new A59 route at Kex Gill has opened to traffic following the largest highways project ever undertaken by North Yorkshire Council.

Unauthorised works to a Silsden woodland area need to be removed, and 100 trees planted in their place – a planning inspector has decided.

Over 4,000 new homes will be built across West Yorkshire thanks to a £441 MILLION grant from Government.

Bolton Abbey has revealed it welcomed the cast and crew of America's Got Talent to the estate for filming earlier this summer.

The new A59 Kex Gill road is set to open to traffic this week as work on the major realignment scheme reaches its latest milestone.

A new indoor and outdoor children's play area has opened at Otley Garden Centre.

Ilkley residents are being encouraged to give unwanted items a new lease of life when the town's annual Recycle Day returns next month.

Bradford Council is considering new measures to tackle dangerous and anti-social use of e-bikes and e-scooters across the district.

A pile of waste dumped just yards from a hospital helipad has "potentially put lives at risk" – a Councillor has claimed.

People in Ilkley are being given the chance to learn potentially lifesaving water safety skills at a special local event.

The annual Ben Rhydding Golf Scramble provided a dramatic finish this week, with the competition decided by a putting contest after two teams finished level following nine holes.

Burley Summer Festival is set to return tomorrow (Friday) with 10 days of events, activities and entertainment across Burley-in-Wharfedale.

EasyJet has announced it will stop flying from Leeds Bradford Airport early next year.

Five drivers from the Keighley Bus Company have achieved the highest possible ranking in an internationally recognised safety programme.

Outdoor retailer Alpkit is set to close its Ilkley store later this summer, bringing an end to more than five years on Station Road.

Residents in Ilkley have been sharing their views on climate change after three local community groups took their questions to the streets.

A charity cricket match will bring together teams from Addingham and Ilkley later this month, with money being raised for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

A new all-day café and wine bar is set to open in Ilkley this September on Cunliffe Road.