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• Man jailed for 17 years after fatal Menston stabbing

  A man has been jailed for 17 years after being convicted of manslaughter following a fatal stabbing in Menston.

• Ilkley takeaway named among Tripadvisor’s top 10% worldwide

  An Ilkley Indian takeaway is celebrating after receiving a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award for 2026.

• McDonald's near Ilkley seeks earlier opening hours

  A branch of McDonalds that opened two years ago has applied to change its opening hours.

• Ilkley care home resident celebrates 106th birthday

  An Ilkley care home resident has celebrated a remarkable milestone after turning 106.

• Fresh handmade bread coming to Three Little Birds in Ilkley

  Fresh handmade bread is being added to the shelves at Three Little Birds Bakery in Ilkley following growing demand from customers.

• Former Ilkley bistro owner teases new venture on the High Street

  The man behind two former Vietnamese restaurants is preparing to make a return to Ilkley town centre.

• New Ilkley travel agency to celebrate opening with special event

  A new independent travel agency in Ilkley is inviting locals to celebrate the opening of its latest branch next month.

• Mental health campaign launched in memory of son

  A mental health awareness campaign has been launched in memory of a man who died in Ilkley earlier this year.

• Yorkshire writers in spotlight at Ilkley Literature Festival

  Yorkshire's literary talent will take centre stage when Ilkley Literature Festival returns next month, with a third of this year's authors having links to the county.

• Annual golf day raises £4,383 for Airedale Hospital

  A charity golf day has raised more than £4,300 to support patients, families and staff at Airedale.

• The Ilkley Cow enters search for UK's Favourite Local Business

  The Ilkley Cow is calling on customers for support after entering a nationwide competition to find the UK's Favourite Local Business.

• New Ilkley care home announces opening date following 11 month refurbishment

  Verbeia Grange will open on Monday 5th October, providing residential care for people aged 65 and over.

• Ilkley team raises £3,300+ for The Principle Trust in Three Peaks challenge

  A team from Ilkley-headquartered estate agent Dacre, Son & Hartley has taken on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for a local children’s charity.

• Classic film meets live rock concert at Ilkley's King's Hall

  A show combining classic cinema with live rock music is coming to Ilkley's King's Hall this Friday (25th September).

• Reform leaders urge Mayor to drop tourist tax plans

  Reform UK's leaders across West Yorkshire are clashing head on with the region’s Mayor over proposals to introduce a “tourist tax.”

• Free dementia awareness event to be held in Ilkley

  A free community event aimed at raising awareness of dementia and the support available locally is coming to Ilkley next month.

• Ilkley restaurant celebrates Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award

  The Ilkley Cow is celebrating after receiving a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award.

• Women’s business network celebrates second birthday in Ilkley

  More than 60 women in business came together in Ilkley as a Yorkshire networking group celebrated its second anniversary.

• Food waste collections set to be introduced in Ilkley

  Households across Ilkley will soon receive new bins as Bradford Council prepares to introduce separate food waste collections.

• Climate Café to offer space to talk about climate concerns in Ilkley

  A new Climate Café is being held in Ilkley tonight, offering people a space to talk openly about their feelings surrounding climate change and the ecological crisis.