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• Golf club raises £8,000 to support Ilkley outdoor learning charity

  Members of Bracken Ghyll Golf Club have raised £8,000 for Ilkley-based outdoor learning charity Nell Bank – while also volunteering their time to support its work with children and families.

• Bradford Council to promote new food waste scheme in Ilkley

  Ilkley residents will have the chance to find out more about Bradford Council’s new food waste recycling scheme during two visits this month.

• Ilkley Harriers to ‘Lift the Curfew’ with evening 5k

  Ilkley Harriers is inviting runners to take part in a special evening 5k highlighting women’s right to feel safe and confident exercising outdoors after dark.

• Giggleswick School announces new partnership with Ilkley prep school

  Giggleswick School has announced a new partnership with Ghyll Royd School in Ilkley aimed at creating more opportunities for pupils and staff.

• New Ilkley care home Verbeia Grange officially opens for residents

  A new care home in Ilkley has officially opened its doors and is welcoming residents following an 11-month refurbishment.

• Yorkshire households could see £27 cut to water bills

  Yorkshire Water customers could see an average £27 reduction applied to their bills after the company missed performance targets.

• Ilkley swimmers take on English Channel challenge for earthquake-hit family

  A group of senior swimmers at Ilkley Pool are preparing to take on a 34km swimming challenge to support the family of one of their teammates.

• Louis Theroux makes special visit to Martin House children's hospice

  Filmmaker and broadcaster Louis Theroux has paid a special visit to Martin House children’s hospice, spending time with children and families supported by the charity.

• Tributes paid to much-loved Ilkley performer Gary Holmes

  Tributes have been paid to Gary Holmes, a popular performer who entertained audiences at Ilkley’s King’s Hall for many years.

• ‘Big Knickers Network’ set to launch in Ilkley

  A new community network aimed at helping women build confidence, make connections and support one another is launching in Ilkley this week.

• West Yorkshire Police trials world's first nitrous oxide breathalyser

  West Yorkshire Police is taking part in trials of what is believed to be the world's first roadside breathalyser for detecting nitrous oxide.

• Outside the Box expands services for adults with learning disabilities into Otley

  Ilkley-based Outside the Box is expanding into Otley to support more adults with learning disabilities and autism

• The Box Tree unveils new-look restaurant and bar in Ilkley

  One of Ilkley’s best-known restaurants has unveiled a new-look bar and restaurant following a major transformation.

• Leeds Bradford Airport strikes to 'escalate' over half term

  Strikes at Leeds Bradford Airport are set to escalate, with further walkouts planned over the October half-term period.

• Ilkley to host first Pumpkin Festival this half term

  Ilkley's first Pumpkin Festival will bring free family activities and a town-wide trail to the town this half term.

• Ilkley podiatrist wins national award for diabetic foot care

  A specialist podiatrist at LFW Podiatry has won a national award recognising her work in diabetic foot care.

• Ilkley church to host charity dance music night

  A charity dance night is coming to Ilkley's All Saints Church next month, organised by the team behind the town's Breakfast Raves.

• Scarborough’s Alpamare waterpark set to be sold with 99-year car park lease

  Scarborough's Alpamare waterpark is set to be sold alongside a 99-year peppercorn lease of the adjoining car park.

• Martin House opens new memorial garden for bereaved families

  Bereaved families supported by Martin House Children’s Hospice were joined by Chris Packham this week as they opened a new garden in memory of children and young people who have died. 

• Historic roof repairs get underway at Ilkley Manor House

  Work is underway to repair the roof of Ilkley Manor House, with specialists aiming to preserve as much of the Grade I listed building's original material as possible.