Local news from Tuesday, July 21st, 2026

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.

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.

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.

Clip 'N Climb Ilkley is marking its 11th birthday with a weekend of discounted climbing sessions.

Ilkley Civic Society will host a guided Heritage Walk on Saturday 25 July at 2:00pm, tracing the history and architecture of the town’s eastern hydropathic hotels.

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.