Saltaire is a cracking day out for the family and it’s so close to the Ilkley area. It’s a picturesque village, featuring beautiful Yorkshire stone houses that once belonged to the workers at the mill, [Read More]
Everyone loves a dad joke. When I say everyone, I mean ‘dads’, but I think those that endure them secretly enjoy them too. Did you know that Ilkley has its own dad joke? Take a [Read More]
There’s some pretty serious stuff going on in September at Ilkley Cinema. Everything, Everything is a fascinating look at an ‘impossible’ romance and An Inconvenient Sequel tackles climate change, but at least Nut Job 2 [Read More]
The Hermit Inn at Burley Woodhead went on sale this week. The lease on the traditional pub, with spectacular views across the Wharfe Valley, will cost £140,000, following the retirement of the current owners Christine [Read More]
Ever struggled to sleep through the noise of an early morning visit from the bin men? It seems that Bradford Council bin collections are starting earlier than ever, but residents are not happy. With pick-ups [Read More]
We may not have the weather, but there is plenty to love about the summer anyway. You could start to plan your Ilkley Literature Festival schedule, the heather looks beautiful on the moorland and the [Read More]
The full Ilkley Literature Festival line-up for 2017 was announced today, with highlights including writer Alan Bennett, tennis coach and TV star Judy Murray, comedian Sarah Millican and Richard Osman from Pointless. Festival chiefs unveiled [Read More]
When people think of the most rock ‘n’ roll towns in the world, they rarely look to LS29. London, Manchester, Liverpool, New York and LA may take the usual plaudits, but people might have overlooked [Read More]
Canny shoppers know you can find some bargains at your local car boot. One person’s junk is another’s treasure and there is a real sense of achievement when you unearth something just right. There are [Read More]
If you ever take the Ilkley train into Leeds, you know how lucky we are. Passing through Ben Rhydding, Burley and Menston, it generally comes into the city at Platform 2 or 3, right by the [Read More]
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