Harrogate is to be linked to the Leeds-Bradford International Airport by a direct bus service.

Harrogate and District bus company will operate the service, dubbed bus2jet, from Monday, April 25.

The company said buses will run at 90-minute intervals from Harrogate bus station direct to the airport, but stopping by request at official bus stops en route.

A dedicated bus bearing the jet-style logo will be used on the new route.

Travellers will be able to buy through tickets from anywhere in Harrogate and Knaresborough at no extra cost.

The service will operate every day of the year, apart from Christmas Day.

Funding for the initiative has been provided by North Yorkshire County Council, Yorkshire Forward and the airport.

For more details, contact (01423) 566061.