A retrospective application to keep 15 advertising signs on a Green Belt site in Silsden has been refused by Bradford Council.

The Environment Agency has today approved a drought permit for the River Wharfe, allowing Yorkshire Water to extract water when conditions allow from Lobwood near Addingham.

Celebrating exceptional results at Ilkley Grammar School: ‘Green tie’ students prepare to make their mark on the world, following today’s GCSE, BTEC, vocational and technical qualifications.

This coming weekend, returning for the sixth consecutive year, is the eagerly awaited Bard in the Yard, with performances at both Ilkley Playhouse and in the Ilkley Manor House courtyard.

Ilkley Grammar School students celebrate another year of excellent results following today’s publication of A-level, AS and other Level 3 qualifications.

Have a wander around Burley-in-Wharfedale as the village Summer Festival starts this weekend.

Some train services on the Wharfedale Line have been delayed or cancelled due to the impact of Storm Floris.

A yellow weather warning for strong winds has been issued for the Ilkley area from Monday morning.

On Friday, Ilkley and Bradford will jointly host the official Yorkshire Day civic celebration, marking a historic first for the annual event, with a whole weekend of activities planned in Ilkley to commemorate the occasion.

Ilkley BID has announced a dog-friendly initiative running throughout August to celebrate Ilkley’s welcoming attitude towards four-legged visitors.

Ilkley Town Council has confirmed it will continue with its fortnightly drop-in sessions at the Clarke Foley Community Hub while the Town Hall is closed.

From August 5th to 18th, the public are invited to step inside the Clarke Foley Community Hub and discover the stories, energy, and dedication that power Ilkley’s thriving community life.

Bosses at Airedale Hospital have issued a plea ahead of the resident doctors strike which starts on Friday.

The Ilkley Wharfedale Rotary Club has presented certificates to the three winners of the local stage of the Rotary Young Photographer Competition.

Ilkley Carnival has raised £18k for local good causes thanks to a year of incredible community involvement and support for the 2025 event.

Ilkley District Councillor, Andrew Loy, has said he is delighted that the installation of a traffic island on Skipton Road has now been completed.

Proposed changes to parking charges in the Bradford district are so stingy they could have been written by Ebeneezer Scrooge – a Councillor has claimed.

Excitement is building as final preparations get underway for the fifth Ilkley Live community music festival this weekend, an event that is now a favourite fixture on the town’s community calendar.

Police have asked residents to refrain from calling 999 to report hosepipe ban breaches.

With Wimbledon starting this week, organisers of the 2025 Lexus Ilkley Open, which acts as a springboard for many careers of previous players, have said a record 20,000 attended the event in June.

Andys Man Club, the men’s mental health peer to peer group is opening its Ilkley group on the 28th July.

The excitement is building as the Ilkley Cycle Races make their return this Friday, July 4th, promising a high-energy evening of free, fast-paced racing and vibrant street-side entertainment right in the heart of town.

As part of the Bradford 2025 City of Culture festivities, the village of Burley in Wharfedale will be hosting lots of different arts activities, happening throughout both Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June.

The footpath along the river Wharfe in Ilkley will be closed between the suspension bridge and the stepping stones between 30 June and 25 July, as part of Yorkshire Water’s ongoing improvement project at Ilkley wastewater treatment works. 

Ilkley Grammar School has received over 100 artworks from students, parents, carers and teachers for the school’s first art auction.

The countdown has begun for one of the most exciting evenings in Ilkley’s calendar – the Ilkley Cycle Races, taking place this year on Friday 4th July, and organisers are urging local residents to get involved by volunteering to help bring the event to life.

Ilkley Town Council has this week submitted a written objection to Bradford Council regarding its proposed changes to on street parking, which includes the removal of the 1 hour free parking.

Cheryl Szulhan and Darren Midgley recently took on the 127-mile cycle along the Leeds – Liverpool canal stretch in memory of their youngest son ‘Baby Jack Jack’ who passed away on Boxing Day 2022 at just 16 months old. 

An Audience with Ilkley author Mandy Sutter will launch the 2025 Addingham Open Gardens in June.

West Yorkshire Police have issued a warning to Ilkley residents to be vigilant following a number of online fraud cases around Ilkley where one victim lost £400.

Ilkley Library is to open on Tuesday, 27 May following a refurbishment.

Four sisters are organising a ladies 100-mile bike ride that starts and ends in Ilkley to raise funds for Marie Curie.

The Ilkley community is invited to own a piece of local history as pieces of artwork made from the original fountain at the top of Brook Street are to go on sale next month.

Ilkley Gym Club and Ilkley Grammar School gymnasts have delivered a remarkable series of performances over the past three weeks, achieving national titles and high placements at prestigious competitions across the UK.

Organisers of the 9th five-mile Solstice Saunter are inviting people to join them at the beautiful Bolton Abbey Estate on the longest day of the year, 21st June, and help raise vital funds for Sue Ryder.

Burley-in-Wharfedale will be hosting its now annual Duck Race on Sunday 15th June 2025, which is also Father's Day.

On Saturday, 17th May, 27 members of the Paraorchestra will play Handel’s beautiful ‘Eternal Source of Light Divine’ as the sun rises over the Cow & Calf Rocks.

Ilkley will be celebrating Yorkshire Day 2025 in style, with a whole weekend of events and activities for the whole family.

Ilkley Moor is now part of a ‘national nature reserve’ after being included in the Bradford Pennine Gateway.

A former golf shop in Menston can be demolished to make way for a development of flats.

Local businesses are getting on board to support Rise and Shine Ilkley - The Brilliant Breakfast this month, which is in support of the King’s Trust, helping young women to build a better future.

At the Ilkley Town Council Annual Meeting on Monday (12th May) the Council elected a new Town Mayor and Deputy Mayor for 2025/26.

Following the closure of all traditional high street banks, a new ‘Banking Hub’ was approved for Ilkley in March 2025 and Cash Access UK who will deliver the hub is holding drop-in event next Wednesday at the Clarke Foley Community Hub.

The Wharfedale District Scout & Explorer Scout 'Sam Ives Torch Race' took place again last Friday, 9th May.  

Opening Monday at Ilkley Playhouse is the one-of-a-kind tale of Yorkshire's most famous literary family, the Brontës.

Members of the public are invited to give their views on the views at Darwin Gardens Millennium Green at the AGM [Annual General Meeting] this month of the Trust that manages it.

Ilkley Grammar School [IGS] has confirmed this week that planning approval has been granted for the redevelopment of the site between Springs Lane and Cowpasture Road.

Ilkley Business Improvement District (Ilkley BID) is dedicating the month of May to promote Ilkley’s health, beauty and wellness businesses and to highlight the importance of physical and mental wellbeing.

Ilkley marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a programme of events to commemorate the end of fighting in Europe in World War Two.

Mrs Pam Rae, an Ilkley resident and proud veteran who turns 100 this year shared her incredible memories of VE Day in 1945 during a visit by Ilkley's MP.