Doncaster Sheffield Airport: All the updates after bosses announce it could close and petition is launched

Executives at Doncaster Sheffield Airport announced yesterday the airport could close if an upcoming ‘strategic review’ finds the runway is no longer worth the money.

Stay tuned and refresh this page for updates on this breaking news story which could have serious impact on South Yorkshire’s economy and cause havoc for airline passengers across the country.

In just 24 hours thousands of people have signed petitions against its closure.

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