Ilkley Gazette

The community newspaper that delivers top-notch news for Ilkley and its neighboring regions, such as Addingham, Ben Rhydding, Burley-in-Wharfedale, and Menston.

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Man spent four hours beating girlfriend after two other 'ugly' attacks

2 days ago | ilkleygazette.co.uk | Tony Earnshaw

Riley Lister was said to have carried out “three ugly pieces of domestic violence” during 2024 that left the victim with a suspected dislocated knee and bruises to her face. Following his final assault upon her, last December, he refused to let her leave unless she covered her injuries with make-up. Lister, 20, of Henshaw Avenue, Yeadon, was also handed a restraining order that bans him from any contact with the victim for five years.
Wharfedale Gardeners' Group ends the season with a flurry of activity

1 week ago | ilkleygazette.co.uk | Angie Griffin

OUR final flurry of activity culminated in our Annual Plant Sale held at the Buttercross in Otley Market Square. For months our members had been sowing seeds, planting and repotting, digging up and dividing in readiness for a fantastic display. The Plant Sale is a very necessary fund raiser to support the coming year’s talks and activities which starting in September. This year a trip to The Himalayan Garden, near Ripon, was organised in May.
Yorkshire Water urges customers to save water in hot weather

1 week ago | ilkleygazette.co.uk | Claire Lomax

Given the temperatures expected through this week and over the weekend, Yorkshire Water is expecting water usage to increase by as much as 100 million litres of water per day, the equivalent of Hull’s daily water usage. Following a dry week, reservoir levels dropped to 61.4%, from 62.3% the week before.
Review: Khanh Nhi Luong, The Waterman Piano Recital, King’s Hall, Ilkley

1 week ago | ilkleygazette.co.uk | Claire Lomax

MANY aspiring young pianists among the near capacity audience at last week’s recital, given in honour of the late great Dame Fanny Waterman, would be too young to have met the legendary founder of the Leeds International Piano Competition. She has touched their lives and the lives of tens of thousands more. Dame Fanny lives on to inspire this generation of young artists, the next generation and the one after that in their quest for excellence.
Outside the Box drama group shines at Ilkley Playhouse

1 week ago | ilkleygazette.co.uk | Claire Lomax

The lively and heart-warming show was devised by the Drama Group under the guidance of their tutor Bernie Hughes and blended storytelling, music, humour, and song into a joyful celebration of the seasons.
Over 100 pieces of artwork donated to Ilkley Grammar School's first art auction

1 week ago | ilkleygazette.co.uk | Claire Lomax

Students, parents, carers and members of the wider community have all contributed to the auction which will take place online on July 1, 2 and 3 via via the charity website Galabid link: www.galabid.com/igs_art The artworks will be exhibited during Creative Arts week at IGS (enter via reception) from 5pm on July 1st, 2nd and 3rd and will also be visible via the online platform link.
Yeadon pub hit by 'big downturn in trade' on hot days

1 week ago | ilkleygazette.co.uk | Claire Lomax

Regency House, in Kirk Lane, Yeadon, LS19 7EP, has applied to Leeds City Council, for the removal of condition 5 of its planning permission, which applies to the use of its external areas. In November 2023 a successful application was made for the change of use of the building from an office and classroom to public house, wine bar, drinking establishment, however, a condition prevented the establishment from using the external areas of the premises.
Yorkshire and Humber bucks trend with house price increases

1 week ago | ilkleygazette.co.uk | Claire Lomax

Rightmove described the national house price dip as ‘unusual’ for June, as new sellers lower their price expectations amid decade-high competition to secure buyers. However, the property search giant revealed that in Yorkshire and The Humber, asking prices increased, albeit by a modest 0.2%, which means asking prices in the region are 1.9% higher than this time last year, with the average home priced at £258,839. This compares to year on year price growth of 0.8% nationally.
Planning application for access road at Hawksworth Quarry withdrawn

1 week ago | ilkleygazette.co.uk | Claire Lomax

Hawksworth Quarry had applied to construct a new access road across the greenbelt (Image: submitted) A PLANNING application for an access road across the greenbelt from Hawksworth Quarry to Hawksworth Lane has been withdrawn by the applicant. Hawksworth Estates had applied to Leeds City Council for permission to construct a new access road from the east side of Hawksworth Quarry to Hawksworth Lane.
Clean river campaigner and community stalwart recognised in King's birthday honours

1 week ago | ilkleygazette.co.uk | Claire Lomax

Professor Becky Malby, founder of the Ilkley Clean River Group and chair of Ilkley Pool and Lido Community Group has been awarded a BEM (British Empire Medal) for services to National River Cleanliness and to the community in Ilkley. Prof Malby is also behind the Ilkley Great Get Together, a group of local people who organise free school meal provision in the holidays. She said: "Thank you so much to friends and campaign co-volunteers for this fabulous award from the community.