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The funding could benefit hundreds of schools across the countryplaceholder image

Huge investment into 'crumbling' schools - what it means for pupils

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Crumbling Airedale Hospital has funding confirmed for rebuild

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Crumbling Catholic care home set for demolition and rebuild in Leeds

The Sands Centre, Carlisle was closed on Friday and Saturday after the high winds caused damage to the canopy, which had been fitted as part of the RAAC replacement on the Sands’ auditorium roof. Footage courtesy of cumbrianroofingsolutionsltd.complaceholder image

Storm Eowyn batters temporary RAAC roof canopy on auditorium

A taped off section inside a school which has been affected with sub standard reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac). PIC: Jacob King/PA Wireplaceholder image

Crumbling infrastructure need to be fixed now despite the significant cost

Some older school buildings may pose a safety riskplaceholder image

Government to survey older schools for defects - what you need to know

Here's what has been announced for education in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budgetplaceholder image

Budget day: What has been announced for schools and education?

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Airedale Hospital: Rebuild will go ahead despite period of uncertainty

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Hospital rebuild plans escape Labour review because of crumbling concrete

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New details emerge about Airedale hospital rebuild plans

Pictureville Cinema in Bradford is reopening after a 10-month closure.placeholder image

'We’re really looking forward to welcoming you back after unexpectedly closing'

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GCSE pupils praised for resilience after ‘huge disruption’ from Raac

Robbie Moore MP has written to Health Secretary Wes Streeting about the future of Airedale Hospitalplaceholder image

I'll hold Wes Streeting to account over Airedale Hospital rebuild he promised

Health Secretary Wes Streeting is being urged to push ahead with a rebuild of Airedale Hospital.placeholder image

Wes Streeting must not ditch desperately-needed Airedale Hospital rebuild

When a new government takes office it must be very tempting for it to want to scrutinise all the decisions that were taken by the last one and to reverse many of them.

Andrew Brown

Students at Woodkirk Academy in Wakefield celebrated their grades after being impacted by the RAAC concrete crisis and despite being denied a grad up-lift.placeholder image

Students impacted by RAAC crisis get no grade up-lift

A taped off section inside a school which has been affected with sub standard reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac). Credit: Jacob King/PA Wireplaceholder image

Call for higher grades for students at schools affected by Raac concrete

Widescreen Weekend at Pictureville Cinema. Picture: Andy Garbutt, Science Museum Group.placeholder image

'Back in the beautiful auditorium': Region's biggest indie cinema to reopen

Harrogate District Hospital has received a further £9.5m from the NHS to tackle ‘crumbly concrete’ at the siteplaceholder image

Yorkshire hospital given almost £10m to tackle 'crumbly concrete'

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Museum CEO pleas for help from government after RAAC discovery

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RAAC discovery at York Castle Museum cost almost £500k

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan takes part in a live phone-in on LBC. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wireplaceholder image

Why is the Government targeting mobile phones in schools? - Jayne Dowle

The projection room at Pictureville in the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford. Picture by Simon Hulme.placeholder image

'A bit of an experiment': Cinema finds a temporary home across the road

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Yorkshire theatre to screen films as cinema closes due to RAAC

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt leaves 11 Downing Street, London, with his ministerial box before, before delivering his Budget last year. PIC: Victoria Jones/PA Wireplaceholder image

Have tax cuts all of a sudden become affordable? - Andy Brown

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Two schools could have temporary portakabins for two years due to RAAC discovery

Portakabins could be used as temporary classrooms at two Yorkshire schools for up to two years.

Chris Young

Mark Wilson is CEO of Wellspring Academy Trust.placeholder image

Why long-term thinking is needed in education - Mark Wilson

It's not yet clear how long St Thomas a Becket Catholic Secondary School will be closed for most pupils.placeholder image

West Yorkshire school closes after discovery of 'crumbly concrete'

A general view of scaffolding at Balbardie Primary School on September 04, 2023 in Bathgate, Scotland, after its buildings were found to contain RAAC. Credit: Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Breaking 43 more schools found to have crumbly RAAC concrete

ADOBE STOCK Female Student Raising Hand To Ask Question In Classroomplaceholder image

More than £66m worth of repairs identified across crumbling schools in Leeds

Remedial work being carried out at a school, which has been affected by sub-standard reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac). PIC: Jacob King/PA Wireplaceholder image

Cutting spend on new public buildings will cost more down the line - YP Letters

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Crumbling concrete crisis a "colossal shambles" as more schools added to list

Remedial work being carried out at Mayflower Primary School in Leicester, which has been affected by sub-standard reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac). PIC: Jacob King/PA Wireplaceholder image

RAAC warning signs were already there in schools - Yorkshire Post Letters

Heathrow airport said it was taking “remedial steps” to mitigate any safety risk due to RAAC. placeholder image

Heathrow & Gatwick confirm presence of collapse-prone RAAC concrete

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How to check if your home may be affected by RAAC concrete

There are concerns at least 41 hospital buildings, owned by 23 trust, are at risk of collapsing as they contain a lightweight building mater known as reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).placeholder image

NHS hospitals forced to close wards due to RAAC concerns

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RAAC crisis shows urgent need to rebuild Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Coppard says

​Remedial work being carried out at a school which has been affected with sub standard Raac. Photo by Jacob King / PA Wireplaceholder image

The five Yorkshire schools which are affected by the RAAC concrete crisis

A taped off section inside Parks Primary School in Leicester which has been impacted by the sub-standard reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac). PIC: Jacob King/PA Wireplaceholder image

Response to crumbling school buildings highlights complacency - The YP says

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, appearing on the Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips show on Sky News. Issue date: Sunday September 3, 2023. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips on Sky News/PA Wireplaceholder image

Return to remote learning as schools close buildings over safety fears?

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These Yorkshire schools will full or partially close due to concrete issues

A general view of Abbey Lane Primary School in Sheffield, which has been affected with sub standard reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).placeholder image

Four schools in Yorkshire to see closures over concrete at risk of collapse

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