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Booths wins prestigious Princess Royal Training Award for specialist academies

NORTHERN retailer Booths, which has a store in Ilkley, has been recognised with a 2026 Princess Royal Training Award for its Specialist Training Academies, which help preserve traditional food skills

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·1d ago
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Brewery launches new pizza kitchen with free bank holiday festival

FRESHLY baked sourdough pizzas, live music and carnival games will be on offer as Bini Brew Co celebrates the launch of its new permanent pizza kitchen with a free four-day festival in Ilkley.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·1d ago
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Harrogate Railway produce stirring fightback to record much-needed win over Ilkley Town

Harrogate Railway fought back from two goals down to see off Ilkley Town and secure a much-needed three points in NCEL Division One.

Harrogate Advertiser·2d ago
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Ilkley author event moved to new venue with more tickets available

Great news for local bookworms! The highly anticipated author event in Ilkley has been moved to a fantastic new venue, meaning even more of us can get our hands on tickets. Don't miss out on this chance to support a local talent!

Ilkley Gazette·5d ago
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‘A fun day out can quickly turn to tragedy’: Free Ilkley water safety event announced

A DAY by the water can quickly turn into tragedy.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·6d ago
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Water safety awareness event planned in Ilkley

Great news for Ilkley residents! A water safety awareness event is being planned right here in our lovely town. It's fantastic to see initiatives like this happening locally to keep everyone safe around our beautiful waterways.

Ilkley Chat Website·18 Aug
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It's great when the world turns upside down, says wing-walking grandma

Well, you won't believe what our very own Valerie Appleton has been up to! This 82-year-old Ilkley resident has literally taken to the skies, all in support of the Ilkley Musical Theatre Society. It's absolutely fantastic to see such spirit in our community!

BBC England·15 Aug
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'I didn't realise how well loved we were': Outpouring of support for Forde in Ilkley

THE owner of popular Ilkley restaurant Forde says he is determined to remain in the town despite an ongoing dispute over its outdoor seating area, as support pours in from customers and local politici

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·14 Aug
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Ilkley Lit Festival unveils 2026 line-up with Simon Armitage, Si King, and more

THE north’s longest-running literary festival, Ilkley Literature Festival, has announced its 2026 line-up.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·12 Aug
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Relief for motorists as roadworks are completed two weeks early

YORKSHIRE Water has completed work on the A65 in Ilkley almost two weeks earlier than originally planned.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·10 Aug
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Create a late summer garden that thrives in the evening

Advice and inspiration with Nige Eaton, horticulture expert at Moss & Moor, Ilkley

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·8 Aug
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Keighley MP put through his paces during training session with Bucks AFC

Robbie Moore, MP for Keighley and Ilkley, joined a training session with Bucks AFC.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·8 Aug
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MP raises anti-social behaviour concerns with police

KEIGHLEY and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has thanked residents for contacting him about ongoing anti-social behaviour issues across the constituency.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·7 Aug
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130-year-old family business brings fresh produce to much-loved town centre market

A fifth-generation family business is bringing its fresh produce to Ilkley Market.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·5 Aug
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Fabulous photos take you back to Leeds in August 1996

Leeds in August 1996: City centre, Chapel Allerton, Meanwood, Chapeltown, Morley, Pudsey, Ilkley, Leeds RL and Leeds United in focus

Yorkshire Evening Post·5 Aug
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Firefighters extinguish woodland fire after youths seen fleeing scene

FIREFIGHTERS have warned of the dangers posed by the current dry weather after tackling a small fire in woodland near Yewbank Terrace in Ilkley.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·31 Jul
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15 fantastic food spots in LS29 - from iconic moorland pubs to family-friendly play cafes

Looking for fantastic food in LS29? From iconic destination pubs on Ilkley Moor to family play cafes, artisan bakeries, and village fish bars, we take a look at 15 brilliant spots to eat across Ilkley

Yorkshire Evening Post·31 Jul
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Bon appétit! Ilkley care home to host food festival for local community

Get ready for a treat, Ilkley! Our very own Ashworth Grange care home is throwing open its doors for a fantastic food festival right here in town. It's a wonderful chance for us all to get together and enjoy some delicious local flavours.

Wharfedale Observer·31 Jul
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Ilkley Manor House trustees 'delighted' as extra funding for repairs approved

ILKLEY Manor House trustees have welcomed news that Bradford Council has approved an additional £100,000 for essential roof restoration works, saying they are looking forward to seeing the historic bu

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·29 Jul
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Long delays at A65 temporary traffic lights in Ilkley

MOTORISTS facing lengthy delays at temporary traffic lights on the A65 near Victoria Avenue in Ilkley have been told the signals are being operated manually as part of efforts to reduce wider disrupti

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·29 Jul
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Parking suspended on major road in town centre - and here is why

The restrictions affect a small number of parking bays outside numbers 3 to 7 Wells Road in Ilkley and will remain in place until August 23.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·28 Jul
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Bakery sells out within hours after opening in new town centre location

Keighley's Three Little Birds expanded to a second location on Saturday in Ilkley.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·27 Jul
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Take a step inside this brilliant bungalow on sale in Ilkley for just under £1m

Could this three-bedroom bungalow be your next home? 🏡

Yorkshire Evening Post·26 Jul
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Beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories coming to Ilkley next week

JULIA Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are set to come alive on stage.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·25 Jul
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Newly-discovered photos take you back to Ilkley in the 1960s

Ilkley in the 1960s: Ilkley Pool and Lido, White Wells, Ilkley Parish Church, Brook Street, Heathcote House, Old Bridge, Ilkley Grammar and Ilkley Moor in focus

Yorkshire Evening Post·24 Jul
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The Ilkley Shoe Company: Half a century of craftsmanship, built from the workshop up

Long before The Ilkley Shoe Company became a destination for premium British footwear, it earned its reputation repairing and restoring people’s footwear.

Yorkshire Post·23 Jul
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West Yorkshire town among UK’s fastest-growing family rail destinations

A WEST Yorkshire town named Ilkley has become one of the UK’s fastest-growing family rail destinations.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·23 Jul
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Ilkley Manor House: Council bosses approve extra £100,000 for repairs to historic building

Council bosses have voted to approve an extra £100,000 funding after repair works to an historic building increased in cost by 50 per cent.

Yorkshire Post·21 Jul
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Le Cure's Hell of the North: cancer curing cycling charity comes to Ilkley

A MAJOR charity cycling event raising money for breast cancer research is set to make its debut in Ilkley this autumn.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·21 Jul
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Fleetwood Mac tribute band Fleetwood Shack coming to Ilkley Playhouse this Friday

A Fleetwood Mac tribute band will perform in Ilkley.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·21 Jul
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Ilkley Manor House: Cost of re-roofing historic Yorkshire building rises by 50 per cent

The cost of re-roofing one of the District’s most historic buildings has risen by 50 per cent – Bradford Council has revealed.

Yorkshire Evening Post·20 Jul
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Ilkley to mark Yorkshire Day with music and markets

Ilkley is gearing up to celebrate Yorkshire Day.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·20 Jul
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Joyous photos take you back to Leeds in July 1998

Memories from Leeds in July 1998: City centre, Beeston, Kirkstall, Woodhouse, Harewood, Ilkley, Headingley, Rothwell and Temple Newsam in focus

Yorkshire Evening Post·19 Jul
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Skipton care home donates £1,000 to fund scenic trips for older people

£1,000 boost will help Ilkley charity take elderly residents on scenic Yorkshire outings

Yorkshire Post·17 Jul
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The Addams Family musical coming to Ilkley’s King’s Hall this weekend

THE Addams Family musical is set to entertain audiences at Ilkley's King's Hall & Winter Garden this Saturday.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·9 Jul
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Ilkley Half Marathon event village promises music, family fun and flypast

RESIDENTS are being invited to enjoy a day of live entertainment, family activities and community spirit when the Ilkley Half Marathon and 5K returns later this month.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·1 Jul
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'Put your phones down': David Hockney's nephew has this message after visiting Ilkley school

He warned pupils to put down their phones and “look with both eyes”

Yorkshire Evening Post·29 Jun
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Turner Prize-inspired exhibition at Moorfield School in Ilkley

MOORFIELD School and Nursery, in Ilkley, transformed its halls into a vibrant contemporary art gallery for a special exhibition, officially opened by local artist Helen Brayshaw and special guest Nick

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·29 Jun
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Free event coming to celebrate pre-loved fashion and sustainable shopping

Jen and Alice are bringing Preloved... and Absolutely Amazing, to Ilkley next month.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·27 Jun
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On This Day: Three golfers record hole-in-one at same tournament

ON this day last year, Ilkley Golf Club experienced a remarkable event when three players scored hole-in-ones during the same competition.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·23 Jun
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Town to be transformed into a multi-site food and drink festival for race event

THE highly anticipated Ilkley Cycle Races will return on Friday, July 3rd, bringing elite cycling, high-energy racing, and a town-wide hospitality experience designed to showcase the very best of Ilkl

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·22 Jun
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Bradford district market hosts ‘Great Get Together’ community event this Saturday

RESIDENTS are invited to come together in the heart of Ilkley this Saturday, June 20, for a relaxed community event at The Ilkley Market on The Grove.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·16 Jun
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Jacob Fearnley hails Ilkley Open organisers despite run ending in final

Jacob Fearnley narrowly missed his chance to become Lexus Ilkley Open champion but the Brits dominated the doubles draw.

Yorkshire Post·14 Jun
Council

Inspector overturns Bradford Council's decision to refuse 'incongruous' street hub

Inspector overturns Bradford Council's decision to refuse 'incongruous' street hub  Ilkley Gazette

Ilkley Gazette·14 Jun
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Next generation of literary talent unveiled as 2026 New Northern Poets announced

Six emerging writers from across the North of England have beaten out fierce competition to secure a spot on a prestigious, paid development programme set to culminate at the Ilkley Literature Festiva

Yorkshire Evening Post·13 Jun
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Lexus Ilkley Open: Rain, rain go away as Yorkshire tennis tournament battles on despite the weather

Umbrellas at tennis tournaments are about as welcome as sour cream on strawberries, but rather than greet it with a look of disgust and an upturned nose, the good people of Yorkshire have brushed it o

Yorkshire Post·12 Jun
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Ilkley bridge student wins Sylvia Baty Prize for 2026

AN outstanding student at Olicana Bridge Club has been awarded a prestigious annual prize recognising both skill and enthusiasm for the game.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·12 Jun
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Care home resident's long-held wish fulfilled with VIP trip to football stadium

A RESIDENT at a care home in Ilkley has had their long-held wish fulfilled with a pitch-perfect outing.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·12 Jun
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Everything you need to know as Ilkley Food and Drink Festival returns for the seventh year

There will be plenty of vendors as well as live music and cooking demonstrations from Michelin-recognised chefs

Yorkshire Evening Post·12 Jun
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Craig Charles to bring funk and soul house party to Ilkley TOMORROW

A funk and soul house party is set to take place in Ilkley this Saturday.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·5 Jun