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• Anita Lall appointed Principal at Craven College

  Craven College has confirmed the appointment of Anita Lall as Principal and Chief Executive after 15 months in the role on a temporary basis.

• Police step up patrols after vandalism in Glusburn

  North Yorkshire Police say targeted patrols are taking place in Glusburn park after a spate of vandalism caused more than £1,000 worth of damage.

• Wharfedale Scout District celebrates St George’s Day

  The Wharfedale Scout District held a St George's Day Parade and event last weekend at Otley Rugby Club.

• Ilkley dental practice new Principle Trust patron

  Ilkley business Specialist Dental Care has declared its support to some of the region’s neediest families by becoming a patron of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity.

• Classical music to stay at Ilkley & Keighley stations

  Classical music is here to stay at Ilkley and Keighley railway stations after trials found it can be used to deter anti-social behaviour. 

• Northern trains named among least reliable operators

  Northern trains has been included on a list of the least reliable services in the UK.

• One year anniversary for “invaluable” forces Breakfast Club

  A local Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club held in Ilkley which attracts members from Bradford district and beyond, is celebrating its first anniversary on Saturday 27th April. 

• Date set for Ilkley's Annual Town Meeting

  Ilkley Town Council has announced The Annual Town Meeting will be held at the Clarke Foley Community Hub on Cunliffe Road on Wednesday 8th May 2024 from 7.00pm.

• Medal haul for Ilkley Swimming Club

  Last weekend, Ilkley Swimming Club took a twenty strong team to the Harrogate Spa Town Gala, with young people ranging from 8 to 23 taking part. 

• Be part of this historic moment in Ilkley’s story

  After a highly successful exhibition and auction of 30 donated artworks by local artists which raised just under £11,000, Improving Ilkley is now reaching out to individuals and the local corporate community to donate to the Ilkley Fountain Project.

• Addingham man conducts wedding in German in Skipton's twin town

  A former pupil of Skipton’s Ermysted’s Grammar School has visited Simbach in southern Germany - to marry a member of the family who hosted him on a school trip almost twenty years ago.

• Visionary composer Andrew Wasylyk to perform in Ilkley this September

  Visionary composer Andrew Wasylyk will be performing in Ilkley as part of his UK tour alongside artist/designer Tommy Perman on 19th September.

• Calls to 'respect the moorland' following theft of signs on Ilkley Moor

  Bradford Council appeals for dog owners to respect the moorland, despite the vandalization and theft of signs put up encouraging people to be responsible.

• Fourth event in the CAI series Your World, Your Vote

  The next event in Climate Action Ilkley’s (CAI) series ‘Your World, Your Vote’ is on Thursday 9 May entitled, ‘You ARE the climate majority – how together we can make ourselves SAFER even as climate breakdown unfolds’.

• St George celebrated in Keighley

  Keighley Town Council hosted its annual St George’s Day family fun day on Sunday 21 April in the Airedale Shopping Centre.

• Keighley Playhouse Presents: Jack Popplewell's Hilarious Comedy "Busybody"

  Keighley Playhouse is proud to announce the upcoming production of "Busybody" a delightful comedy by Jack Popplewell. Set to captivate audiences from 6th-11th May, this timeless classic promises an evening filled with laughter, intrigue, and clever twists.

• Friends of Ilkley Rail Station holds first volunteer day

  The Friends of Ilkley Rail Station (FOIRS) held its first ever volunteer day last week supported by Northern Rail and the event was a success.

• Spring opening announced for Ilkley Lido

  With summer on the horizon, swimmers will once again be able to enjoy a dip in Ilkley Lido from Monday 28th April 2024 with the start of the spring timetable.

• Go behind the scenes with 'Mr Bates vs the Post Office' writer

  Ilkley Literature Festival will take you behind the scenes of 'Mr Bates vs the Post Office' with Gwyneth Hughes, writer of the gripping ITV series about the biggest miscarriage of justice in British history.

• Plans approved to bring former Skipton department store back into use

  North Yorkshire Council has approved a plan to subdivide the former Rackhams department store in Skipton into four individual shop units.