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• Green Party announces election candidates for Ilkley and Addingham

  The Green Party has announced who its candidates will be in the new ‘Ilkley and Addingham’ ward for the forthcoming “all out” elections to Bradford District Council.

• Plans for second McDonalds in Keighley get go-ahead

  Keighley will get a second McDonalds branch after plans for a new drive thru in the town centre were approved.

• Plans for 72 houses on edge of Silsden approved despite objections

  It's feared a new housing development will lead to the rural hamlet of Brunthwaite being absorbed into Silsden.

• Easter church services across Ilkley

  This Easter Churches Together in Ilkley invite everyone to attend any of the churches in Ilkley for the many Easter services on offer.⁣⁣

• Ilkley climbing centre included in Sunday Times best family days out

  Clip ’n Climb in Ilkley has been included in a new Sunday Times '32 of the best family days out in the UK' guide.

• Changes to bus services in Ilkley area over Easter

  There will be changes to bus services in the Ilkley area over the Easter weekend.

• Police seize illegal tobacco & vapes from Ilkley shop

  A shop in Ilkley was raided by police last week as part of a Keighley wide illegal tobacco & vape seizure.

• Pink Pony Club delivers a night of colour, music and community

  Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group delivered another unforgettable evening on Saturday as the Pink Pony Club returned to The Yard Bar.

• Ilkley Banking Hub has official opening

  On Friday, Ilkley's MP Robbie Moore, officially opened the new Banking Hub in Ilkley, which started welcoming customers on 11 March.

• Driver arrested in Ilkley over drug and motoring offences

  West Yorkshire Police say a motorist has been arrested on suspicion of driving whilst disqualified, without insurance and for drugs offences.

• The music of John Lennon coming to King's Hall

  The Internationally acclaimed John Lennon performer Tyson Kelly is bringing his 2026 UK tour to Ilkley next month.

• Comedy at Ilkley Playhouse this weekend

  This coming Saturday, 28 March, Stagefright Comedy Club returns to the Wildman Studio at Ilkley Playhouse, we look ahead to the line-up and what else is on in April.

• Ilkley community delivers 240 Easter food parcels

  The Ilkley community joined forces once again to deliver 240 Easter food parcels to children eligible for free school meals, easing pressure on families facing rising food prices.

• Step back in time and Rave On!

  Rave On: The Ultimate 50s and 60s Experience returns to Ilkley on Thursday 30 April.

• Standard high in Rotary Young Artist and Photographer Competitions

  The Youth Committee of Ilkley Wharfedale Rotary Club have once again held their annual Young Artist and Young Photographer Competitions with over 120 entries.

• Seasalt Cornwall announces opening date in Ilkley

  Cornish lifestyle brand Seasalt Cornwall has announce its latest store in Ilkley will open on 4 April 2026.

• Moorfield School joins Bradford Grammar to secure long-term future

  Moorfield School and Nursery in Ilkley has joined Bradford Grammar School (BGS) in a move that secures the school’s long-term future and strengthens independent education across the region.

• New luxury lounge with adults-only area to open at Leeds Bradford Airport

  A new premium airport lounge featuring an adults-only and quiet area is set to open at Leeds Bradford Airport next week.

• Ilkley Tesco to provide donation bags to help local families over Easter

  Ilkley customers can support families facing financial difficulties during the Easter school holidays by picking up an extra bag to put through the checkout at the Tesco Springs Lane store.

• Launch of Ilkley Water Trails this weekend

  A new trail exploring Ilkley's watery heritage will launch on Saturday, 28 March.