Ilkley16 Aug 2026School swimming lessons are not enough, say parentsParents in Bradford call for better swimming provision after research highlights a skills gap.16 Aug 202615 Aug 2026Daredevil grandma wing-walks in latest challengeValerie Appleton, 82, took to the sky above East Leeds Airfield for Ilkley Musical Theatre Society.15 Aug 202613 Aug 2026Simon Armitage among literature festival line upJacqueline Wilson, Judy Murray and Kate Atkinson are also on the festival's programme.13 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Banned director who faked coma jailedPeter Etherington, from Ilkley, is jailed for acting as the director of a firm while disqualified.6 Aug 20262 Aug 2026Breast cancer photos celebrate female bodiesThe exhibition of women after breast cancer will be at the Tinker Gallery in Ilkley during October.2 Aug 20261 Aug 2026Brass bands and puddings in Yorkshire Day celebrationsYorkshire Day was established in 1975 by The Yorkshire Society and is celebrated on 1 August.1 Aug 202624 Jul 2026Cyclist who reported bad driving told to pay £1,200 over bad ridingWest Yorkshire Police say the rider was also guilty of not adhering to the Highway Code.24 Jul 202621 Jul 2026Historic manor house roof repair bill rises by 50%Ilkley Manor House repairs were due to cost £200,000, but now stand at £300,000, the council says.21 Jul 202618 Jul 2026Rail improvements set to impact weekend travelTrack upgrades and tunnel repairs are set to take place over the next two weekends in West Yorkshire.18 Jul 2026...
