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Plans for Ilkley’s stunning Christmas Tree Festival 2023 are well underway

St Margaret’s welcomes 30 local charities and community groups each with their own beautifully decorated tree to make up a sparkling display in church on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 December.
Free festive activities to get creative at Keighley Market

Keighley Market is giving people the chance to get creative and crafty in free festive activities over the coming weeks.
McDonald's set to open between Ilkley and Burley after plans approved

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.
New plans would see shop demolished and replaced with drive-through cafe

A Ben Rhydding shop could be closed, demolished, and replaced by a drive-through cafe if newly-revealed plans are approved.
Police appeal over Bradley Land Rover theft

Police are asking people to keep an eye out for a stolen Land Rover Defender which was taken from Bradley on Monday evening.
Skipton rail station car park works scrapped as Gateway scheme gets go-ahead

North Yorkshire Council has agreed to scrap parts of its £7.8m Skipton Gateway scheme due to cost pressures.
Two Rivers Concert Band's 'Sounds Jolly'

Two Rivers Concert Band will be delighted to welcome as many people as possible to “Sounds Jolly”, its 2023 Festive Concert.
Skipton's historic butcher meats demand

Craven’s longest serving independent family butcher, Drake & Macefield reflects on this year’s significant milestone - 125th years in business spanning three centuries, operating three branches and delivering direct to customers.
Ilkley Manor House offers unique festive dining experience

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.
Ben Rhydding cafe appeal fails

An appeal to allow a new café to be built in Ben Rhydding has been dismissed by a planning inspector.
Can you fix it, or drive it? Keighley bus firm opens its doors to offer jobseekers a new career

Local bus operator The Keighley Bus Company invites new starters and career switchers to find out more about working for the company at the depot open day next month.
New name and direction for Ilkley theatre society

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.
Big band night of festive favourites comes to Ilkley

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
Airedale Hospital launches Christmas Gift Appeal

Airedale Hospital and Community Charity, the official charity of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, is looking for donations of gifts for patients who are in hospital on Christmas Day.
Christmas trees sales to support Ilkley charity

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 specialists commit generous support for Nell Bank

Ilkley Letting Agents, Whitaker Cadre is partnering with Nell Bank Charitable Trust to support its mission to provide outdoor learning experiences for children.
Ilkley woman named on 100 Women in Cycling list

'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.
Three nights, three bands for Ilkley’s newest music venue

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.
Access all areas at Ilkley theatre's Christmas open day

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.
McDonalds plans for Burley-in-Wharfedale set for approval

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.