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High Speed Training, the Ilkley based leading provider of online training and e-learning, has reached the milestone of certifying over 16,000 learners through its free Allergy & Anaphylaxis courses for schools and education organisations across the UK. Created in partnership with industry experts, this course equips school staff with the confidence to recognise, prevent, and respond to allergic reactions. It outlines the most common allergens and the risk they pose in a schoo

Ghyll Royd School announce Mr Hadley Nicholson as the new Headteacher and Mrs Rebecca Picken as Deputy Headteacher Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School has announced a new headteacher and deputy headteacher. The Governing Body of Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School has appointed the Mr Hadley Nicholson as the new Headteacher, with Mrs Rebecca Picken appointed as Deputy Headteacher, effective from 1 st February 2026. Hadley Nicholson is a well-respected and long-standing member

The road closures due to start this week in Askwith have been delayed Yorkshire Water has told Ilkley Chat today. West Lane through Askwith Village was due to close on Thursday [5th February] until the 8th April and Hallam Lane from 5th to 19th February. The project is to replace 18.8km of water mains between Weston and Ilkley which the company says will improve reliability of drinking water supply, reduce leakage, and prevent water main bursts in the area. Yorkshire Water wa

A road safety event will take place in Ilkley on Thursday [Photo: Good Egg Safety] A road safety event in Ilkley on Thursday, 12 February, will check your child car seat is fitted correctly and also offer free bike marking. Good Egg Safety, an partnership with Bradford Council and West Yorkshire Police, will have trained safety advisors to help you ensure your child is safely strapped in - statistics show two thirds of child seats checked across the UK are fitted incorrectly.

[Image: West Yorkshire Police] West Yorkshire Police have released dramatic footage of a police chase that took place last week following a report of a burglary in the Ilkley area. During the incident a car was stolen from a driveway in the early hours of Monday 26th January. The vehicle was pursued by specialist officers from the force’s Roads Policing Unit who were in the area. They caught up with the vehicle in Baildon and gave chase. The car stopped in Shipley, where two

To try and help the flow of traffic and reduce disruption to the west of Ilkley on Skipton Road, the temporary lights have been made two-way with the closure of the junction with Victoria Avenue. The roadworks which started almost three weeks ago are to connect the new housing development to the sewer network and are expected to take around ten weeks in total. Even with traffic management in place at times, the queues have been very long, with some local residents reporting a

Ilkley based estate agent, Dacre, Son & Hartley has been awarded customer review platform, Feefo’s Platinum Trusted Service Award for the fifth year in a row, in recognition of the exceptional online reviews that verified clients continually write about the firm. Almost 200 clients have reviewed Dacre, Son & Hartley in the past 12 months and more than three quarters of these gave the highest five-star rating, meaning the company’s overall score currently stands at an impressi

Wet Wet Wet play Ilkley on Tuesday 26 May Wet Wet Wet are bringing their intimate acoustic tour to Ilkley on Tuesday 26 May, choosing the King's Hall, as it, like the majority of venues on the tour, are located in places that they’ve never played before during their 40+ year careers. As well as a brand-new album that sees them revisit their songs in a stripped back style, ‘An Intimate Acoustic Evening with Wet Wet Wet’ will see founding member Graeme Clark, long-standing guit

The Ilkley Thingery's new home at the rear of the old Mortens store The Ilkley Thingery has settled into its new base behind the former Mortens shop on Cunliffe Road, continuing the long-loved tradition of this spot being a place for tools, DIY know-how and friendly local help. A spokesperson said: "The move was powered by a brilliant team of volunteers, with support from the landlord and the Ilkley Rotary Clubs. Project Manager, Erika Shilling, earned special thanks for coor

Ilkley Beer Festival is marking its 18th year on February 13th & 14th with a renewed focus on community fundraising and support for local businesses. Every penny of profit from the event is reinvested directly back into the Ilkley area. Since its inception, the festival has raised more than £300,000 for local good causes, with funds supporting a wide range of organisations across the town. Money raised through the annual festival, held at the King’s Hall & Winter Garden, hel

Shaunna's Summit of Everest Day [Photo: Will Fred] Members of Ilkley Harriers, along with walkers, cyclists, families and passers-by, came together at the weekend to take on an extraordinary endurance challenge on Ilkley Moor. The challenge on Saturday 31st January raised thousands of pounds for cancer support and research, and involved repeatedly travelling between La Stazione coffee shop in Ilkley and Keighley Gate, a steep 3.13km route with around 300 metres of ascent. Eac

Jon Palmer Acoustic Band Caroline Mutton looks ahead to a weekend of musical entertainment at Ilkley Playhouse. The ever-popular Jon Palmer Acoustic Band returns on Friday 6 February. This is a six-piece band that performs with a passion and enthusiasm that matches the content of Jon’s songs. Mixing the traditional with the contemporary, Jon Palmer writes songs with soaring, memorable choruses that you will struggle to get out of your head, long after the evening is over. On