Elizabeth Baines

2 months ago | bbc.com | Elizabeth Baines |Alice Toon

Amateur cast perform Les Mis for first time everElizabeth Baines & Alice ToonLeeds Heritage TheatresFour amateur theatre companies from Leeds, Bradford and Wakefield have become the first to perform Les Misérables in its 40-year history. Four theatre companies in West Yorkshire have become the first amateur actors in England to perform Les Misérables.

Feb 15, 2025 | bbc.com | Jess Grieveson-Smith |Elizabeth Baines

RSPCA centre now 'the one needing to be rescued'Jess Grieveson-Smith & Elizabeth BainesRSPCA Leeds, Wakefield & District BranchThe centre in East Ardsley says it can no longer afford to take in or rehome dogsAn RSPCA centre in West Yorkshire said it had become the "one needing to be rescued" after rising costs caused the risk of closure. RSPCA Leeds, Wakefield & District Branch stated its financial situation was "critical", with the centre forced to stop taking in and rehoming dogs.

Feb 15, 2025 | aol.com | Jess Grieveson-Smith |Elizabeth Baines

An RSPCA centre in West Yorkshire said it had become the "one needing to be rescued" after rising costs caused the risk of closure. RSPCA Leeds, Wakefield & District Branch stated its financial situation was "critical", with the centre forced to stop taking in and rehoming dogs. The self-funded charity in East Ardsley said lower levels of income combined with higher vet and utility bills, overheads and food costs had left its small team of staff facing redundancy.

Jan 29, 2025 | yahoo.com | Elizabeth Baines |Gemma Dillon

Protesters have gathered in the chancellor's West Leeds constituency to rally against the planned expansion of Heathrow Airport. Rachel Reeves earlier pledged government support for a third runway at Heathrow, saying it could create 100,000 jobs. In a major speech on economic growth in Oxfordshire, Reeves said a third runway was "badly needed", and that the government "cannot duck the decision any longer".

Jan 10, 2025 | yahoo.com | Elizabeth Baines

Rare exotic birds escaped from a zoo at an historic country estate after aviaries were badly damaged by heavy snow. Seven Inca Terns and two Waldrapp Ibis fled Wildlife World at Lotherton Hall near Leeds at the weekend through holes in the netting caused by the wintry weather. Three of the terns and one ibis have been recovered but the other escapees remain at large - with sightings being reported in villages several miles away.