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17 hours ago

Pilot scheme closes Golden Butts on Mondays

Bradford Council is trialing closing eight its Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC), including Golden Butts in Ilkley, every Monday...

18 hours ago

Ilkley ‘Beef & Beer’ dinner raises more than £58k for Manorlands

An 18th annual black-tie dinner supported by local companies has raised more than £58,000 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. The Beef &...

2 days ago

What's on at Ilkley Playhouse

There are some TV shows that hold a special place in the hearts of the nation and one of those is undeniably The Vicar of Dibley. Opening...

5 days ago

Charity launches extra service to help community’s lonely and isolated

Ilkley Good Neighbours has introduced a second ‘Moving On Friendship Group’ following a large increase in demand for its popular social...

Dec 1

New Ilkley blacksmith shop to open next week

Ilkley Blacksmith, Tom Bromley, is opening his new shop, Burnt Orchid, on Wednesday 6th December, located on Wharfe View Road. Tom told...

Dec 1

Ilkley Carnival announces autism support charity AWARE as 2024 primary beneficiary

Ilkley Carnival has announced its 2024 primary beneficiary as parent-run autism support group, AWARE. With more than 20 applications and...

Dec 1

Ilkley BID welcomes three new voluntary directors

The Ilkley Business Improvement, a business-led and business-funded organisation, has welcomed the appointment of three new voluntary...

Dec 1

Get ready to laugh as 'The Vicar of Dibley' comes to Ilkley Playhouse

Taking a look at the autumn entertainment at Ilkley Playhouse for Ilkley Chat is Caroline Mutton. Come along to Ilkley Playhouse for some...

Nov 30

Ilkley Round Table makes £5k donation to kids' charity

Ilkley Round Table has pledged its support to The Principle Trust Children's Charity with a donation of £5,618.03. Members gave the...

Nov 29

Ilkley’s Christmas Tree Festival set to sparkle

Plans for Ilkley’s stunning Christmas Tree Festival 2023 are well underway. St Margaret’s welcomes 30 local charities and community...

Nov 29

McDonald's set to open between Ilkley and Burley after plans approved

McDonald's has been granted permission to make changes to the former Kashmiri Aroma restaurant that will allow it to open a new branch on...

Nov 28

Plans submitted for drive-through cafe in Ben Rhydding

If plans submitted last week to Bradford Council are approved, it would see the demolition of the existing Original Factory Shop building...

Nov 28

Ilkley Manor House offers unique festive dining experience

For the first time in recent history, Ilkley Manor House is offering a unique heritage festive-dining experience in the week building up...

Nov 27

New name and direction for Ilkley theatre society

It’s been a momentous year for Ilkley Amateur Operatic Society, alongside celebrations to mark its centenary, the society has been...

Nov 27

Big band night of festive favourites comes to Ilkley

It’s full steam ahead for The Northern Swing Orchestra as it prepares for its forthcoming festive concert ‘Swing into Christmas’, on...

Nov 23

Christmas trees sales to support Ilkley charity

Mortens of Ilkley is stocking real Christmas Trees again this year and a donation from each sale will go to the local charity Ilkley and...

Nov 23

Ilkley letting specialists commit generous support for Nell Bank

Ilkley Letting Agents, Whitaker Cadre is partnering with Nell Bank Charitable Trust to support its mission to provide outdoor learning...

Nov 23

Ilkley woman named on 100 Women in Cycling list

'Fat Lad At The Back' co-founder Lynn Bye from Ilkley is among a list of 100 women from across the UK recognised for their work...

Nov 22

Three nights, three bands for Ilkley’s newest music venue

Starting Friday 24th November, 53 Degrees, Ilkley’s new music venue on Leeds Road, will be hosting three Music Nights to celebrate its...

Nov 22

Access all areas at Ilkley theatre's Christmas open day

Ilkley’s historic King's Hall & Winter Garden is to open its doors again this Christmas for a free open day full of festive fun....