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Progress of Ilkley Neighbourhood Plan could be decided by referendum
The progress of the Ilkley Neighbourhood Development Plan is to be discussed at the next meeting of Bradford Council’s Executive...
Feb 22, 2022


The Nick Ross Orchestra will bring “the Glenn Miller & Rat Pack era" to King's Hall
Recapture the sounds of a bygone era as the Nick Ross Orchestra presents ‘an unmissable evening of music and song’ – the Classic Big Band...
Feb 22, 2022


Major Manor House mapping project gets underway
A major archaeological project at the Manor House and Roman Fort in Ilkley got underway this week. The project involving the Trustees of...
Feb 22, 2022


Ilkley MP to set out proposals for leaving Bradford Council control
Robbie Moore MP - who represents the Ilkley and Keighley constituency - is to lead a debate in parliament this week on an idea that could...
Feb 21, 2022


Wharfe floods A65 and other roads in Ilkley
Heavy rain on Sunday and melting snow from Saturday has caused the River Wharfe in Ilkley to burst its banks. The A65, Countenance Way,...
Feb 20, 2022


Wright Theatre Arts excited to be back at King's Hall with Alice In Wonderland
Wright Theatre Arts are gearing up for their next exciting show at Ilkley's King's Hall. This year's production is the timeless classic...
Feb 19, 2022


February half term activities in Ilkley and beyond
There are plenty of fun-filled, family activities to enjoy in Ilkley and across the Bradford district during February half term. This...
Feb 18, 2022


Lucky resident wins big in the Discover Ilkley prize draw
One Ilkley resident is celebrating after winning a fantastic bundle of prizes in the Discover Ilkley New Year Prize Draw organised by...
Feb 17, 2022


Northern warns ‘Do Not Travel’ on Friday in light of Storm Eunice
Local train operator Northern has warned passengers not to travel on Friday and says it expects significant disruption to be caused by...
Feb 17, 2022


New Ilkley Craft Beer Festival in May
This May bank holiday will see the first Crafty Dogg’s Beer Festival come to Ilkley. The event will be held at Ilkley’s Kings Hall and...
Feb 16, 2022


Ilkley fire station offers 'safe spot' to domestic abuse victims
Ilkley fire station is among the first in the UK to offer a 'safe spot' for people fleeing domestic abuse. The pilot scheme run by...
Feb 16, 2022


New menswear store to open in Ilkley this month
A menswear retailer based in Cleckheaton is to open a second store in Ilkley on the Grove Promenade later this month. Joshua Adams...
Feb 15, 2022


Monthly coffee morning to discuss Ilkley's Victorian Villas
For this month's Ilkley Manor House coffee morning, Alex Cockshott will be talking about the West Ilkley Victorian Villas and the people...
Feb 15, 2022


Excitement as Ilkley Beer Festival returns
The 14th Ilkley Beer Festival took place in the King’s Hall and Winter Garden on Friday and Saturday with a record amount of beer being...
Feb 15, 2022


Westville House School Valentines Bun Sale for MIND
Westville House School in Ilkley, welcomed Gemma Green the Community Fundraising Officer at Leeds MIND who assisted their Junior...
Feb 14, 2022


Antony prepares for solo bike ride across the States
Ilkley resident Antony Butcher is preparing 'finally' for his bike ride where he'll cycle nearly 4000 miles across America. In April...
Feb 14, 2022


Ilkley locations are some of the most romantic to propose
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, the partners of Sparkling Bradford have shared the district's most romantic and unusual places to...
Feb 11, 2022


New era for Ilkley Manor House
A new era begins for the Friends of The Manor House as the Manor House Trust takes over the baton. ‘Soon after the Friends celebrated its...
Feb 10, 2022


New Savers store planned for Ilkley
The health, home and beauty chain Savers plans to open a branch in the former Co-op store on Brook Street. With local stores in Skipton...
Feb 9, 2022


Ilkley solicitor welcomes changes to parking fines
A fairer system for people to appeal parking fines has been welcomed by Ilkley-based solicitor, Simon Stell from LCF Law, who has helped...
Feb 9, 2022
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