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Teams are being sought for the annual Rotary Club of Ilkley Charity Business Quiz Night night which takes place on Thursday 26th February at Vitello Lounge in Ilkley. Teams of four are required to get their thing caps on and show off their general knowledge. David Shaw MBE from of the Rotary Club of Ilkley, said: " A bumper full house last year of 24 teams completing for The Andrew Hartley Trophy. . "The quiz is sponsored by Ison Harrison Solicitors and all proceeds this year

Ilkley Business Awards have today announced the shortlist of finalists for this year’s glamourous awards ceremony in March.   Following a three month period were businesses and their teams where invited to enter and nominate in twelve categories, the wait is finally over!    The distinguished panel of judges gathered at The Craiglands Hotel on Friday, 23 January, to assess a record number of entries.   A spokesperson for the IBA’s said:   “Firstly, we would like to thank our

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Ilkley Beer Festival returns on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February, bringing together outstanding live entertainment, a vibrant festival atmosphere and a strong commitment to giving back to the community. While the festival at the King’s Hall and Winter Garden is well known for its wide selection of beers, it also boasts a carefully curated entertainment programme designed to keep visitors entertained throughout the weekend. The festival opens on Friday evening with an en

The 'Printastic Printorama' exhibition of work produced by members at Outside the Box, hosted at the Tinker Gallery, is proving to be a huge success with the final chance to view this weekend. The recent exhibition launch event attracted lots of visitors to the gallery and without exception, all were impressed and inspired by the work on display. Some so much so that they bought pieces to take home! The exhibition displays works in collage, pencil and paint from the members o

Examples of items that can be donated [Photo: Ruth McBain] Climate Action Ilkley is once again inviting the local community to donate unwanted, but working, technology. The group is asking for smartphones, laptops and tablets, with chargers and cables,, to support digital inclusion for asylum seekers and refugees across Yorkshire and the Humber. Collected devices will be delivered to Bradford‑based Solidaritech CIC ( www.solidaritech.com ) - a specialist organisation repurpos

Regent Dental L-R Fern Bastow, Julie Bastow, Libby Duclos [Photo Heidi Marfitt] Regent Dental in Ilkley is proudly celebrating its first anniversary on 27 January 2026, marking a significant milestone in its journey serving the Ilkley community. Located on Regent Road in the heart of Ilkley, Regent Dental opened at the beginning of 2025, taking over the premises formally occupied by Regent Orthodontics. The practice builds on the excellent reputation established by Mr Damia

[Photos: Friends of Ilkley Moor] Thirty volunteers joined The Friends of Ilkley Moor, Bradford Council and Moors for the Future for a hands-on conservation day planting sphagnum moss plug plants on Ilkley Moor. Despite rain and winds, the group walked from the Cow and Calf car park to the restoration site 40 minutes away, and as well as planting 2,000 sphagnum moss plug plants, participants learnt about blanket bog habitats and the restoration of these. A spokesperson on the

Moor Road [Google Maps] The speed limit on a stretch of Moor Road is set to be increased Bradford Council has announced today. The council outlined plans to increase the speed limit on a stretch of Moor Road between Ilkley and Burley Woodhead in June 2025 and started a consultation. Today, the order has been published, which comes into force on 23 January 2026: 1. 30mph speed limit along two sections, the first from its start from Hangingstone Road for 60m in a south easter

The Be a Star collection point was in the foyer of Tesco in Ilkley Kind-hearted Tesco shoppers in Ilkley have been thanked for donating over 100 toys to the Be A Star toy campaign in the run-up to Christmas. Before the festive celebrations, Tesco’s Ilkley Superstore and Keighley Salvation Army called on customers to support the retailer’s 2025 Christmas Toy Donation campaign so that local children who might otherwise not receive a gift on the big day wouldn’t miss out on some

This Morning live from Ilkley [Photo: Stephen Garnett Photography] Ilkley BID has been named as a finalist in the prestigious National BID Awards 2026. The National BID Awards recognise excellence and best practice among Business Improvement Districts across the UK, celebrating the vital role BIDs play in creating thriving high streets, generating job opportunities and bringing communities together. Ilkley BID has been shortlisted in the Community Project category for its Yor

Writing for wellbeing workshop facilitator Faye Knowles Ilkley residents are invited to try writing to support their wellbeing in 2026 at a new monthly workshop at Alpkit Ilkley. The first writing for wellbeing session takes place on Tuesday 27 January at 6.30 to 7.30pm, with future workshops on the last Tuesday of every month. The monthly sessions are for anyone interested in exploring writing as a creative health practice, including absolute beginners with no previous writi