Local news

Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99

Buckingham Palace has announced the death of Prince Phillip.
Group to support Wharfedale Greenway plan

A new group has been formed to support the planned Wharfedale Greenway, a planned route for walkers, cyclists and horse riders that will link towns along the River Wharfe in West Yorkshire.
Appeal for witnesses following a robbery in Ilkley

Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Ilkley last week.
Local swimming pools and gyms prepare to reopen

Indoor swimming pools and gyms can reopen from Monday with stage 2 of the roadmap out of lockdown.
New equipment for Ilkley's litter pickers

The Friends of Ilkley Moor Litter Pickers Group are celebrating the arrival of their new, superior litter picking equipment, bought through a grant from Bradford Council.
Census scam warning

Police in North and West Yorkshire issue a scam warning as Census officers call on those who haven't completed their Census.
'Stay off the tracks' warning after photo shared by MP

A picture shared by MP Robbie Moore on social media has provoked outrage after it showed a family walking along a local railway line.
Local autism group receives £420k in lottery funding

The Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource is celebrating after receiving a grant from the National Lottery to support its work with local families affected by autism.
Captain Tom 100 charity challenge launched

The family of Keighley-born Captain Sir Tom Moore are encouraging people to celebrate his spirit of generosity by taking on their own charity challenge.
Local film Brave Enough added to drive-in cinema schedule

A short film documenting the epic fundraising journey of Embsay's Jo Moseley is to be shown at the Skipton drive-in cinema next week.
Ilkley Manor House is ready for the Spring

Though the Ilkley Manor House isn’t able to open its doors to the public just yet they are still putting on some events to welcome the Spring.
£1.2m in cultural funding allocated to Keighley, Skipton and Ilkley

Locally-based businesses and charities are receiving a total of more than £1 million from the latest awards in the government's Culture Recovery Fund.
Local buses to return to pre-lockdown timetables this month

The Keighley Bus Company which runs services across Ilkley, Skipton and Keighley has announced plans to operate more buses from 11th April.
Extra date added to Skipton drive-in cinema due to demand

Skipton's first drive-in cinema event this month has been extended to four days following overwhelming demand for tickets.
Ilkley Town Council Clerk moves on to new pastures

Ilkley Town Council’s Clerk, Mrs Louise Close, has recently left the Council to take up a new position as Chief Officer at Skipton Town Council.
Natural Flood Management work continues on Ilkley Moor

Work has started on a project to further slow down the flow of water from Ilkley Moor into Backstone Beck which runs to the River Wharfe.
What are the Covid rule changes from today?

As part of the roadmap out of lockdown, the 'Stay at Home' message has now been dropped and two households can now mix outdoors.
Wall of Fame plan for Keighley Civic Centre

Keighley's heroes are to be celebrated in a new exhibition being put together by the town council - and your suggestions are needed.
Put a spring in your step with the latest Ilkley walking trail

Middleton Woods Spring Trail is the second in a series of walking trails released to inspire families to exercise, explore and learn in and around Ilkley town centre.
Solar panels to be added to council buildings in Craven

Craven District Council says work will start this spring to install solar panels on Skipton Town Hall and Craven Leisure along with other council buildings.