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• Ilkley Bandstand announce 2026 programme

  In its 25th year, The Ilkley Bandstand 2000 Trust, the charity that runs Ilkley Bandstand, has announced the programme of artists performing during its Jubilee year.

• Veteran comedian Jimmy Cricket to perform in Silsden

  "Come'ere There's More", Jimmy Cricket headlines Silsden Town Hall, supported by his daughter Katie Mulgrew, and resident comic, Howard Walker.

• Cookery Theatre programme announced for Ilkley Food and Drink Festival

  Organisers of the Ilkley Food and Drink Festival have confirmed the full Live Cookery Theatre line-up for their seventh annual celebration, set to take place on the 13 and 14 June at East Holmes Field.

• Doctors strikes will 'particularly impact Airedale A&E' bosses say

  Strike action by resident doctors will disrupt services at Airedale Hospital from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 7am on Monday 13 April 2026.

• Prestigious gold award for One Tivoli Place

  The AA recently recognised One Tivoli Place Guest House with two awards for cuisine (Dinner and Breakfast) plus a prestigious overall award of ‘Gold.’ 

• Vacant Ilkley pub & hotel could be transformed into apartments

  A former Ilkley town centre pub and hotel, vacant since 2021, could be converted into 10 self-contained residential apartments if plans are approved by Bradford Council.

• Northern trains expected to 'run normally' this Easter, passengers told

  Northern says the majority of its services will run as normal over the Easter bank holiday, while reminding customers to plan ahead and check before travelling.

• Calendar Girls The Musical this April at Ilkley Playhouse

  An exciting line-up in April at Ilkley Playhouse includes Calendar Girls The Musical, the thriller Bindweed and music from After Hours Quintet and The Hooliemen.

• The Food Carriage is back at The Ticket Office

  After 3 long awaited years, The Ticket Office Ilkley welcomes back its food carriage, with a brand-new menu launching this today, 1 April.

• Ilkley Bandstand celebrates its jubilee year

  It was the year 2000 when the Rotary Club of Ilkley and Rotary Club of Ilkley Wharfedale announced an ambitious plan for a millennium project, the Ilkley Bandstand, to provide a music and performance space in the very heart of town.

• Lord and Lady Mayoress to help launch new Memory Café 

  Greenholme House Care Home is launching its Memory Café this month with help from the Lord Mayor and The Lady Mayoress.

• 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.