Local news from Monday, February 16th, 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Ilkley.

Beauty in Bloom, the Ilkley salon on Cowpasture Road, is celebrating its third anniversary soon.

Once again, 2026 will see a strong field of fell runners from far and wide converge on our famous moor, for the Ilkley Moor Fell Race on Sunday 1 March - now in its 36 year.

A Pateley Bridge woman has bagged £1,000 directly into her bank account - just for smiling.

Ilkley Carnival’s Children’s Books theme is set to inspire colourful and creative illustrations designed by local young people.

Schools and community groups across Ilkley are being encouraged to apply for funding through Tesco Stronger Starts scheme.

Ilkley Musical Theatre Society [IMTS] have announced that they are one of the first amateur societies in the region to be granted the rights to perform The Prince of Egypt this November — and excitement is already building.

Improving Ilkley have announced the launch of Phase 2 of the Ilkley Fountain project, a community-led enhancement to the popular fountain at Mill Ghyll.

An Ilkley businessman will appear in Crown Court next month to answer charges that he acted as director of a company while being banned from doing so.