Local news from Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
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EasyJet announces it will stop flying from Leeds Bradford Airport
EasyJet has announced it will stop flying from Leeds Bradford Airport early next year.
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Local bus drivers recognised among Transdev's safest
Five drivers from the Keighley Bus Company have achieved the highest possible ranking in an internationally recognised safety programme.
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Alpkit Ilkley to close its doors after five years in the town
Outdoor retailer Alpkit is set to close its Ilkley store later this summer, bringing an end to more than five years on Station Road.
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Ilkley residents share concerns over climate change in street survey
Residents in Ilkley have been sharing their views on climate change after three local community groups took their questions to the streets.



