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Ilkley News


Dec 18, 2023
Appeal after 'bear bin' from Ilkley playground thrown in river
Police are appealing for information after a bin was taken from the children's playground at Riverside Park in Ilkley over the weekend...


Dec 12, 2023
Christmas treats at Real Markets Ilkley on Sunday
December sees a second Real Markets in Ilkley, with the Christmas Market on The Grove this Sunday between 10am and 3pm. A spokesperson...


Dec 12, 2023
2nd Nursery of the Year award for local nursery
Esscroft Private Nursery is celebrating after being awarded ‘Nursery of the Year’ for a second year at the Yorkshire Prestige Awards at...


Dec 11, 2023
Ilkley pupil crowned winner of MP's Christmas Card competition
Evie, aged 8, of Sacred Heart Primary School in Ilkley has been crowned the winner of Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore’s 2023...


Dec 11, 2023
Rivadale End is now on the map for nature and the community thanks to brilliant support
Rivadale End, at the eastern end of Ilkley’s ‘South Bank,’ has become a venue for both people and wildlife over the past year. Following...

Dec 8, 2023
Pilot scheme closes Golden Butts on Mondays
Bradford Council is trialing closing eight its Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC), including Golden Butts in Ilkley, every Monday...


Dec 8, 2023
Ilkley ‘Beef & Beer’ dinner raises more than £58k for Manorlands
An 18th annual black-tie dinner supported by local companies has raised more than £58,000 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. The Beef &...


Dec 6, 2023
What's on at Ilkley Playhouse
There are some TV shows that hold a special place in the hearts of the nation and one of those is undeniably The Vicar of Dibley. Opening...


Dec 4, 2023
Charity launches extra service to help community’s lonely and isolated
Ilkley Good Neighbours has introduced a second ‘Moving On Friendship Group’ following a large increase in demand for its popular social...


Dec 1, 2023
New Ilkley blacksmith shop to open next week
Ilkley Blacksmith, Tom Bromley, is opening his new shop, Burnt Orchid, on Wednesday 6th December, located on Wharfe View Road. Tom told...


Dec 1, 2023
Ilkley Carnival announces autism support charity AWARE as 2024 primary beneficiary
Ilkley Carnival has announced its 2024 primary beneficiary as parent-run autism support group, AWARE. With more than 20 applications and...


Dec 1, 2023
Ilkley BID welcomes three new voluntary directors
The Ilkley Business Improvement, a business-led and business-funded organisation, has welcomed the appointment of three new voluntary...
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