Elizabeth Baines

6 days ago | bbc.com | Alex Moss |Elizabeth Baines

Parents 'respect' head's decision to leave schoolAlex Moss & Elizabeth BainesElizabeth Baines/BBCHeadteacher Mark Duce said he and the teachers felt "so much guilt" over leaving the schoolParents have said they do not blame a headteacher and his staff for deciding to leave a primary school amid uncertainty about its future.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Spencer Stokes |Elizabeth Baines

A long-awaited extension to Leeds Bradford Airport's (LBA) terminal building has been opened to passengers. The £100m project is the largest investment yet in facilities at the airport and increased space in customer areas by about 40%, LBA said. Three new boarding gates have been added to the airport along with a new immigration area, baggage collection hall, food and drink outlets and an 83% boost in seating.

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.