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Take a look inside this £2.1m Ilkley home with incredible views across Wharfedale

This impressive bungalow, priced just below £2.1 million, boasts breathtaking views over Wharfedale from an enviable corner plot

26 April 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post

13 places to go for a swim in Leeds as the weather continues to warm up for summer

From Olympic-standard pools and historic Edwardian gems to the iconic Ilkley Lido, here are 13 spots to make a splash this summer

25 April 2026
Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)

More than 5,000 ducks race down River Wharfe in successful duck race

AFTER weeks of grey skies and persistent rain, which had threatened the event, the clouds rolled back and the sun shone on another highly successful Great Ilkley Duck Race on Saturday, April 18.

25 April 2026
Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)

Bradford nursing home resident visits emotional landmark

Craven Nursing Home resident revisits Ilkley’s Cow and Calf Rocks under Spellman Care’s new person-led care model, prioritising residents’ wishes and wellbeing.

21 April 2026
Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)

Decision to refuse 'strident feature' on picturesque shopping street goes to appeal

A TELECOMMUNICATIONS giant has appealed a decision to block a new “street hub” on one of Ilkley’s most attractive shopping streets.

19 April 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post

Telecoms giant appeals ban on “intrusive” street hub on picturesque shopping street

BT appeals plans to block new “street hub” on one of Ilkley’s prettiest streets.

17 April 2026
Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)

Full entertainment line-up announced for popular Yorkshire food festival

Ilkley Food and Drink Festival 2026 returns to West Yorkshire with live music, ABBA and Springsteen tribute acts, family games, and new arena attractions.

17 April 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post

Ilkley Food Festival announce Abba, Bruce Springsteen and... banana jousting for 2026 event

The riverside food festival is returning to the West Yorkshire spa town for its seventh year with a brand-new arena and a packed live music schedule.

16 April 2026
Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)

Starbucks applies for new signage following removal of unauthorised totem

INTERNATIONAL coffee giant Starbucks has applied for permission to install a new sign at its Ilkley branch after it was forced to remove a previous advertising totem.

15 April 2026
Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)

Work starts on major new wetland project

Yorkshire Water begins £60m Ilkley wetland scheme to boost River Wharfe water quality, improve wastewater treatment and promote biodiversity with nature-based solutions.

14 April 2026
Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)

Former Ilkley mayor stands as candidate for upcoming election in Bradford

Former Ilkley town councillor, Mark Stidworthy, has been selected by the Liberal Democrats in the upcoming Bradford Council elections.

14 April 2026
Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)

More than 400 people from Bradford enjoy visit to Nell Bank Centre

Over 400 Bradford families enjoyed Easter activities at Nell Bank, supported by Ilkley Soroptimists and local volunteers, via the Government’s Holiday Activities & Food Programme.

14 April 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post

Work begins on nature-based wetland in Ilkley as part of £60m Yorkshire Water investment

Work to build a nature-based wetland near Leeds has got underway.

14 April 2026
Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)

First sauna show garden to be created for Yorkshire flower show

Ilkley designer Melissa Morton unveils a Nordic-inspired sauna show garden, The Breathing Space, at Harrogate Spring Flower Show 2024, promoting wellbeing in small urban gardens.

14 April 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post

Leeds public notices: Tadcaster operating centre, Ilkley footpath and South Milford lane closure

Here are this week’s public notices issued in Leeds and the surrounding areas.

10 April 2026
Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)

Police hunt man after £23k worth of goods stolen from Boots stores

POLICE have released images of a man they want to speak to following a series of shop thefts across West Yorkshire, including incidents in Ilkley and Guiseley.

8 April 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post

Ilkley Food and Drink Festival announce complete Live Cookery Theatre programme - full list of participants

Michelin-recognised chefs and Bake Off stars to headline Ilkley Food and Drink Festival’s ‘biggest ever’ line-up

7 April 2026
Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)

Vets across Bradford brace for surge in emergency calls after Easter egg hunts

Vets across Bradford, Shipley, Keighley, Bingley and Ilkley are bracing for a surge in emergency calls as pets show delayed signs of chocolate poisoning from Easter egg hunts.

6 April 2026
Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)

Comedian known for unique brand of comedy coming to Ilkley this Saturday

Comedian Geoff Norcott brings his 2026 UK tour ‘Basic Bloke 2’ to King's Hall Ilkley. Tickets from £22.50. Topical stand-up, male mental health, Labour government.

3 April 2026

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