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• Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway set for Oktoberfest takeover

  A taste of Bavaria is coming to the Yorkshire Dales next month as the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway hosts its own Oktoberfest celebration.

• Dates announced for Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival 2026

  Dates have been announced for the return of Ilkley’s popular Christmas Tree Festival later this year.

• Mayfield View named winner of Ilkley wheelbarrow competition

  Mayfield View has been crowned the overall winner of a floral competition which has seen businesses across Ilkley create colourful wheelbarrow displays.

• Pizza company announces new home at Burley in Wharfedale pub

  A pizza company is moving its regular Burley-in-Wharfedale pop-up to a new home this weekend.

• Sporting legends tee off as Yorkshire Invitational gets underway in Ilkley

  A host of sporting legends descended on Ilkley yesterday (Wednesday) as the Yorkshire Invitational got underway.

• Ilkley businesses in running to be named UK's favourite

  Ilkley residents are being asked to get behind their favourite shops, restaurants and other local businesses in a nationwide competition.

• Ilkley Library to reopen following major refurbishment

  lkley Library and Visitor Information Centre will reopen to the public next week following a major refurbishment.

• Pre-loved clothing party to take place in Menston this month

  A sustainable fashion event is returning to Menston this month following its first outing earlier this year.

• Councillor 'disappointed' in transport links in Keighley and Ilkley

  Reopening a rail line between Colne and Skipton would benefit Bradford’s economy just as much as a new through rail line in the city centre – a Councillor has claimed.

• Ilkley estate agent reports summer boost in Yorkshire home sales

  Yorkshire’s housing market saw an unexpected summer boost, according to figures from Ilkley-headquartered estate agent Dacre, Son & Hartley.

• Northern expands mobility scooter access across its train fleet

   Passengers using mobility scooters across North Yorkshire will now be able to travel on every type of train in Northern’s fleet, provided they have a free permit and their scooter meets the relevant requirements.

• Ilkley Cinema announces new job opportunities

  Ilkley Cinema is looking to expand its team, with three new roles now available.

• Ilkley Healing Alternatives Festival coming to King’s Hall this weekend

  A popular wellbeing event is returning to Ilkley this weekend, with the Healing Alternatives Festival taking over the King’s Hall and Winter Garden.

• Ilkley Breakfast Rave returns this Friday for another morning of fundraising

  Ilkley is set for another early-morning burst of music and dancing this Friday as the Breakfast Rave returns to Ticket Office Bar.

• Ilkley dental practice named finalist in two national awards

  An Ilkley dental practice is celebrating after being named a finalist in two categories at the Private Dentistry Awards 2026.

• Recycling team to visit Ilkley as Bradford Council backs national Recycling Week

  Ilkley residents will have the chance to get recycling advice from Bradford Council later this month as part of a national campaign.

• Businesses present window displays in lead up to Ilkley Flower Show

  Ilkley businesses are getting into the spirit of this year’s Flower Show with a new wheelbarrow competition — but there’s not long left for businesses to get involved.

• Ilkley residents offered chance to try an e-bike for up to four weeks

  Ilkley residents are being given the opportunity to borrow an electric bike for up to four weeks through Climate Action Ilkley’s Active Travel Hub.

• Skipton's longest running opticians expands to Ilkley

  A long-established Skipton optician has announced a change in ownership alongside the launch of a new practice in Ilkley.

• Council investigate link between fly tipping and tip closures

  DEBATE over the link between fly tipping and tip closures has continued this week, with Council officers giving differing views to politicians.