Ilkley news

Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has opened a petition for residents to sign if they back his calls for a full inquiry into child sexual exploitation across the Bradford district.

Ilkley Blacksmith, Tom Bromley, is opening his new shop, Burnt Orchid, on Wednesday 6th December, located on Wharfe View Road.

A local environment charity is set to  start work on improving an historic pathway to enable more people enjoy the River Worth, following a boost of almost £60k from the Keighley Towns Fund.

Ilkley Carnival has announced its 2024 primary beneficiary as parent-run autism support group, AWARE.

The Ilkley Business Improvement, a business-led and business-funded organisation, has welcomed the appointment of three new voluntary directors to its board as well as a previous director.

Taking a look at the autumn entertainment at Ilkley Playhouse for Rombalds Radio is Caroline Mutton.

Ilkley Round Table has pledged its support to The Principle Trust Children's Charity with a donation of £5,618.03.

As a result of ASLEF strike action, Northern services will not operate on the Airedale and Wharfedale lines on Friday 8 December, with additional disruption expected between 1-9 December due to action short of strike.

St Margaret’s welcomes 30 local charities and community groups each with its own beautifully decorated tree to make up a sparkling display in church on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 December.

McDonald's has been granted permission to make changes to a building that will allow it to open a new branch on the A65 near Burley-in-Wharfedale.

A Ben Rhydding shop could be closed, demolished, and replaced by a drive-through cafe if newly-revealed plans are approved.

Two Rivers Concert Band will be delighted to welcome as many people as possible to “Sounds Jolly”, its 2023 Festive Concert.

For the first time in recent history, Ilkley Manor House is offering a unique heritage festive-dining experience in the week building up to 25th December.

An appeal to allow a new café to be built in Ben Rhydding has been dismissed by a planning inspector.

It’s been a momentous year for Ilkley Amateur Operatic Society, alongside celebrations to mark its centenary, the society has been exploring ways to move forward.

It’s full steam ahead for The Northern Swing Orchestra as it prepares for its forthcoming festive concert ‘Swing into Christmas’, on stage at The King's Hall in Ilkley on Friday 22 December 2023

Mortens of Ilkley is stocking real Christmas Trees again this year and a donation from each sale will go to the local charity Ilkley and District Good Neighbours.

Ilkley Letting Agents, Whitaker Cadre is partnering with Nell Bank Charitable Trust to support its mission to provide outdoor learning experiences for children.

'Fat Lad At The Back' co-founder Lynn Bye from Ilkley is among a list of 100 women from across the UK recognised for their work encouraging other women to get on their bikes.

Starting Friday 24th November, 53 Degrees, Ilkley’s new music venue on Leeds Road, will be hosting three Music Nights to celebrate its official opening and to welcome new faces.

Ilkley’s historic King's Hall & Winter Garden is to open its doors again this Christmas for a free open day full of festive fun.

Council officers are recommending that Councillors approve a planning application from McDonald's for its new restaurant on the A65 between Ilkley and Burley-in-Wharfedale.

The Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks (FOIRP). who have transformed the parks by the River Wharfe in the town, has issued its latest Annual Report, which sets out the groups continued achievements and also appeals for more members as the work load increases.

Dobson & Robinson in Ilkley will close in the New Year after the owners failed to find a buyer after being for sale for four years and losing key accounts with major brands.

Father Christmas will visit Ilkley early this weekend when he comes to switch on the new Christmas lights on Saturday, 25th November.

Ilkley Manor House is all set for the festive season, kicking off December with its hugely popular Christmas Makers’ Fair on the 2nd and 3rd.

The countdown has begun for a highly anticipated late night shopping event in Ilkley on Wednesday 6th December. Over 60 of the town’s shops and businesses will be staying open until 7.30pm for locals and visitors to enjoy a festive shopping experience.

"Wow what an amazing relaunch concert for the Airedale Symphony Orchestra". After eight months away from performing, the orchestra and concert audience made up for lost time with great music and enthusiastic support at the King's Hall in Ilkley.

The Ilkley Moornotes community choir has announced that its Christmas concert will be held on Saturday 2nd December.

The annual Rotary Club of Ilkley Charity Quiz Night will take place on Thursday, 30th November at 7.15pm at Ilkley Rugby Club and is in aid of Martin House Children’s Hospice.

The public libraries in Ilkley and Keighley will only stay open past 5pm two nights a week as part of a shake-up of opening hours by Bradford Council.

A 3D scale model of the new fountain planned at the junction of Brook Street and The Grove has been commissioned by The Ilkley Fountain Delivery Group.

Addingham's Mark Gregory is heading for the national finals of the Wedding Industry Awards after picking up an award at the Yorkshire & North East regional final.

Ilkley's Clarke Foley Centre is hoping the generosity of people and businesses in the town will help keep the facility open as it announces a new 'Friends Scheme'.

At the next Local History Hub, Ilkley Civic Society will present an illustrated talk on the Victorian transformation of Ilkley.

This coming weekend Ilkley Playhouse will be buzzing with music and laughter.

Community group Wharfedale Refugee Response, based in Burley-in-Wharfedale, is running an online Christmas auction of promises to raise money that will support asylum seekers and refugees in West Yorkshire.

Labour's shadow minister for early years, Helen Hayes MP, has visited Addingham Pre-School Playgroup along with the party's candidate to be Keighley & Ilkley's next MP.

The 9th Jigsaw Festival at Christchurch on The Grove in Ilkley, was another huge success with people of all ages attended in their hundreds and made their choices from the completed jigsaws with enthusiasm.

Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has been appointed as a minister in the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs as part of the latest government reshuffle.

Things we love most about Christmas revealed as new Win Your Dream Christmas competition launches in Ilkley giving people the chance to win a £1,000 Ilkley Gift Card.

Bradford Council’s former Chief Executive has been announced as the new chair of the team that will run Bradford’s City of Culture year.

Father Christmas will visit Ilkley on Saturday 25th November when he comes to switch on the new starry night themed Christmas lights.

Ben Rhydding Scout and Guide Group has just launched a campaign to raise funds to install solar panels on the roof of the group headquarters on Wheatley Lane, near the railway bridge.

Rail operator Northern says the number of carriages on some of its local services will be reduced when a new timetable takes effect from 10th December.

Airedale Symphony Orchestra have an exciting relaunch concert happening on Sunday 19 November 3pm at the King's Hall in Ilkley.

Ilkley Community Enterprise, which runs the Outside The Box Cafe, is putting on a packed programme of activities to highlight the achievements of people with a learning disability.

Ilkley Rugby Club is excited to announce the installation of a brand new state-of-the-art LED scoreboard at its home ground.