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Revised on-street parking charges in Ilkley will be introduced from Monday 19 January 2026, Bradford Council has confirmed today. Most of the the free one hour parking will be removed, residential and commercial streets will offer a mixture of short, medium and long stay between 8am and 8pm, seven days a week including bank holidays, priced at £1 per hour with maximum stay periods applying to blue badge holders. Bradford Council say the changes will introduce a simplified tar

Founder of Thrive Learning and English teacher Melissa Watson An Ilkley-based qualified teacher and English specialist has launched a tutoring service to support students through the mental and emotional challenges of education.   Thrive Learning offers bespoke tutoring for students wanting additional GCSE support and those struggling with a classroom environment.   Founder of Thrive Learning and English teacher Melissa Watson said:   “Many young people find school-based lear

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The Ilkley Business Awards committee is reminding businesses that the deadline for entries to the prestigious 2026 event is this Friday, 9th January. There are twelve categories which include: Rising Star, Hair & Beauty, Professional Services, Health & Wellness, Long Service and Food & Drink. Committee member Julia Forrester said: "Previous entrants, finalists and winners are all warmly encouraged to take part, this is your last opportunity to enter the prestigious Ilkley Bus

Ilkley Library is running a hands-on support session for Ilkley residents struggling with the NHS app and online services. A drop-in session will run on Wednesday 21 January between 9.30am - 11am in the library on Springs Lane. The aim is to support patients downloading the NHS app, and also Patchs and Airmid used by GP practices and healthcare professionals. The session will help and assist people keen to book appointments and manage prescriptions online. The event is part o

The Outside the Box Print Group has teamed up with the Tinker Gallery to showcase the fantastic talents and brilliant work created by Group members.   The launch event for the Printastic Printorama exhibition takes place on Saturday 10th January between 2pm and 4pm at the Tinker Gallery, 25 Church Street, Ilkley and all are welcome to pop in.   Emma Straw, OTB Printmaking Tutor, said:   “Our members at Outside the Box are full of wonderful creativity, and have great ways of e

Gaslight opens on 15th January at Ilkley Playhouse Ilkley Playhouse's first production of 2026 is Patrick Hamilton’s psychological thriller, Gaslight. Opening on Thursday 15th January in the Wharfeside Theatre, the play is set in Victorian London and follows the Manninghams, a well-to-do couple living in a large house. Jack Manningham is an overbearing bully, while Bella Manningham is living on her nerves for fear of offending her husband.  Jack is convinced that, like her mo

The new year brings new roadworks, with motorists warned of delays on Coutances Way between Ilkley and Burley-in-Wharfedale from Monday. From 5th January 2026, Bradford Council Highways improvement works will include new footway and drainage, and the use of temporary traffic controls. The works are close to the McDonalds restaurant on the A65 and will require a footway closure, with pedestrian chaperone provided for access through the site. Delays to bus services can also be

Ilkley’s community spirit ensured that 100 low-income families received festive food parcels this Christmas, thanks to a wave of local donations, volunteer effort and rapid last‑minute support from individuals, businesses and community groups. A coordinated drive led by Ilkley Great Get Together (Ilkley GGT) volunteers drew contributions from schools, clubs, businesses and residents across Ilkley. Donations included Christmas cakes from the Ben Rhydding and Sacred Heart bakin