Latest news with #Rothwell
BBC News
12 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Two council-run nurseries in Leeds to be privatised
Two nurseries formerly run by the council are to be taken over by private providers, as part of efforts to address a budget shortfall at Leeds City Little Owls sites in Rothwell and Shepherd's Lane are the only council-run settings to be privatised, following a review of 12 settings by the sites had been considered for alternative management, following the closure of three settings last year, as part of plans to tackle overspending at the City Council said the transfer in management of the Rothwell and Shepherd's Lane sites would save the authority £124,000 in 2025/26, and almost £500,000 the following year. The Shepherds Lane centre, in Chapeltown, is to be taken over by Sunshine Community Nursery, which is rated as an "outstanding" provider by Rothwell nursery, on Cornwall Crescent, will be taken over by Sweet Peas Day Care and Teaching, which has a "good" year, the council closed three Little Owls sites in Gipton, Seacroft and Chapel told the BBC of their shock following the closures, and campaigned for the council to re-consider. Of the 12 settings put under review, four were considered for takeover by local schools in question were unable to take control of the nurseries at Hawksworth Wood, Parklands and Quarry Mount, but discussions over the possible handing over of the Little Owls Nursery in Hunslet St Mary's to St Mary's CE Primary School are nurseries at Burley Park, City & Holbeck, Hunslet Rylestone, Osmandthorpe, Bramley and Meanwood will continue to operate under council have previously expressed concerns about the nurseries no longer being run by the parent, Jon Wood, told the BBC placing remaining nurseries into private ownership would be "absolute cultural vandalism"."We are fearful it is going to be some big chain that is just not going to provide the same level of care," said Mr Wood, whose son has attended a Little Owls nursery for the past three years.A spokesperson for the council said the "default position" throughout the review was to continue management in settings in the absence of satisfactory alternative council said the review was now complete. However "operating efficiencies and optimisation of staffing capacity" may still be spokesperson said "the new providers would enter into a 10-year lease with the council, bringing in a combined potential rental income for both sites of £72,000 per year".A fee increase of 5% is also expected to raise £78,000 per year. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Daily Record
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Rangers players ratings as Jack Butland and Nasser Djiga stand tall in Athens but new boy looks awkward
It wasn't easy for the Glasgow giants as they navigated the tricky Panathinaikos test Rangers battled to a 1-1 Champions League draw as they hit Panathinaikos with a sucker punch on their own turf. Russell Martin has got his Ibrox career off to a dream start after Jack Butland rescued the visitors on numerous occasions in Athens before Filip Duricic's header survived a VAR check to open the scoring. But Djeidi Gassama climbed off the bench to get on the scoresheet for the second week in a row against the Greeks - and deflate the home crowd. The Light Blues face Viktoria Plzen or Servette in the next round. But who impressed on the night? Record Sport takes a look. JACK BUTLAND First leg saviour produced another two huge early stops to deny Pellistri and Ioannidis. Couldn't sort feet out for goal. 8 JAMES TAVERNIER The Rangers kipper gave the fans a few nervy moments with unnecessary errors. But still played part in impressive defensive effort. 6 NASSER DJIGA Superb. Aggressive when required, dug Rothwell out a hole after sloppy first half pass and a couple of quality touches under pressure. 8 JOHN SOUTTAR Stood tall against early pressure and was focal point for building from back. Excellent positioning and solid partnership with Djiga. 8 MAX AARONS Kept spot at left back but struggled against pace of Pellistri and played Duricic on at goal. Looks awkward on left. Ended game in more accustomed right side. 6 JOE ROTHWELL Few errant passes early on but influence in possession grew as Rangers got a grip on game. Will be a big player this season. 7 NICO RASKIN Man who makes Rangers tick was tireless in midfield, snappy in tackle and another driving run led to goal just like last week. 8 MOHAMED DIOMANDE Spoke a good game pre-match and certainly tried to get on ball as much as possible but with inconsistent results. 6 FINDLAY CURTIS Goal hero last week had little opportunity to show his flair but worked socks off before making way for Gassama. 6 KIERAN DOWELL Another show of faith from Martin on right flank, put in a shift off the ball, nothing flashy going the other way. Booked for trip. 6 DANILO Brazilian emptied the tank up top, link-up not great but played part in goal with two attempts saved before Gassama's finish. 6 SUBS: DJEDEI GASSAMA Outrageous instant impact off bench again. Quick flick started move that ended with superb finish to put game to bed. 8 JEFTE CYRIEL DESSERS NEDIM BAJRAMI On for Rothwell in middle of park for last 10 as Rangers closed out win. 2
Leader Live
6 days ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Joe Rothwell urges Rangers to kill off Panathinaikos tie
The 30-year-old midfielder, signed from Bournemouth this summer, made his Gers debut in the 2-0 win over the 10-man Greek side at Ibrox on Tuesday night. Russell Martin's men struggled for the most part before decisive goals from 19-year-old Findlay Curtis and debutant Djeidi Gassama, either side of Panathinaikos right-back Giorgos Vagiannidis receiving his marching orders after picking up the second of two yellow cards for a foul on Curtis. Ahead of the second leg in Athens – which follows a friendly against Middlesbrough at Ibrox on Saturday – Rothwell was asked if the Light Blues can feel in command of the tie. 'I think we have to now, yeah,' he said. 'Obviously, 2-0, it's a good scoreline, especially in this format. 'So we'll go out there and obviously we won't be looking to defend it. We'll try and go out there and win the game and score as many goals as we can. 'It (2-0 win) can be huge. I think he (Martin) said in his press conference, it was not going to be a season-defining game but we wanted to go out there and put a show on and really show how he wants to do things. 'I think we managed to do that, controlled the game as we like to do and just a bit disappointed that we didn't go and probably kill the game off a little bit more.' The Light Blues should have been behind before Curtis opened the scoring in the 52nd minute, with Martin having to settle his new charges down at the interval before an improved performance in the second half. Rothwell said: 'He said to just stick to what we do. 'We went away from it a little bit, in terms of how we want to play, and in the first 10, 15 (minutes) I think we started the game really well and then probably came away from it a little bit. 'And then obviously with them going down to 10 men, we've managed to control the game and probably disappointed we didn't probably get a few more in the end, but we can't complain, it's a win and we take a lead over there.' Rothwell was impressed and inspired by his first taste of a European night at Ibrox. He said: 'Loved it. Obviously you hear stories from the outside, but when you actually get out there and experience it, it's fantastic and I'm sure the fans are going to be behind us in every single game and we'll need them. 'There'll be times where it might be a bit tough for us, but I'm sure they'll get behind us and then get us over the finish line. 'I think you can really see what the manager wants us to do and how we want to play and I thought it was obviously another good test for us and we came through it in the end.'
South Wales Guardian
7 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Joe Rothwell urges Rangers to kill off Panathinaikos tie
The 30-year-old midfielder, signed from Bournemouth this summer, made his Gers debut in the 2-0 win over the 10-man Greek side at Ibrox on Tuesday night. Russell Martin's men struggled for the most part before decisive goals from 19-year-old Findlay Curtis and debutant Djeidi Gassama, either side of Panathinaikos right-back Giorgos Vagiannidis receiving his marching orders after picking up the second of two yellow cards for a foul on Curtis. Ahead of the second leg in Athens – which follows a friendly against Middlesbrough at Ibrox on Saturday – Rothwell was asked if the Light Blues can feel in command of the tie. 'I think we have to now, yeah,' he said. 'Obviously, 2-0, it's a good scoreline, especially in this format. 'So we'll go out there and obviously we won't be looking to defend it. We'll try and go out there and win the game and score as many goals as we can. 'It (2-0 win) can be huge. I think he (Martin) said in his press conference, it was not going to be a season-defining game but we wanted to go out there and put a show on and really show how he wants to do things. 'I think we managed to do that, controlled the game as we like to do and just a bit disappointed that we didn't go and probably kill the game off a little bit more.' The Light Blues should have been behind before Curtis opened the scoring in the 52nd minute, with Martin having to settle his new charges down at the interval before an improved performance in the second half. Rothwell said: 'He said to just stick to what we do. 'We went away from it a little bit, in terms of how we want to play, and in the first 10, 15 (minutes) I think we started the game really well and then probably came away from it a little bit. 'And then obviously with them going down to 10 men, we've managed to control the game and probably disappointed we didn't probably get a few more in the end, but we can't complain, it's a win and we take a lead over there.' Rothwell was impressed and inspired by his first taste of a European night at Ibrox. He said: 'Loved it. Obviously you hear stories from the outside, but when you actually get out there and experience it, it's fantastic and I'm sure the fans are going to be behind us in every single game and we'll need them. 'There'll be times where it might be a bit tough for us, but I'm sure they'll get behind us and then get us over the finish line. 'I think you can really see what the manager wants us to do and how we want to play and I thought it was obviously another good test for us and we came through it in the end.'
The Herald Scotland
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Joe Rothwell in Rangers vow over Panathinaikos second leg
Russell Martin's men struggled for the most part before decisive goals from 19-year-old Findlay Curtis and debutant Djeidi Gassama, either side of Panathinaikos right-back Giorgos Vagiannidis receiving his marching orders after picking up the second of two yellow cards for a foul on Curtis. Ahead of the second leg in Athens – which follows a friendly against Middlesbrough at Ibrox on Saturday – Rothwell was asked if the Light Blues can feel in command of the tie. 'I think we have to now, yeah,' he said. 'Obviously, 2-0, it's a good scoreline, especially in this format. 'So we'll go out there and obviously we won't be looking to defend it. We'll try and go out there and win the game and score as many goals as we can. Read more: 'It (2-0 win) can be huge. I think he (Martin) said in his press conference, it was not going to be a season-defining game but we wanted to go out there and put a show on and really show how he wants to do things. 'I think we managed to do that, controlled the game as we like to do and just a bit disappointed that we didn't go and probably kill the game off a little bit more.' The Light Blues should have been behind before Curtis opened the scoring in the 52nd minute, with Martin having to settle his new charges down at the interval before an improved performance in the second half. Rothwell said: 'He said to just stick to what we do. 'We went away from it a little bit, in terms of how we want to play, and in the first 10, 15 (minutes) I think we started the game really well and then probably came away from it a little bit. 'And then obviously with them going down to 10 men, we've managed to control the game and probably disappointed we didn't probably get a few more in the end, but we can't complain, it's a win and we take a lead over there.' Rothwell was impressed and inspired by his first taste of a European night at Ibrox. He said: 'Loved it. Obviously you hear stories from the outside, but when you actually get out there and experience it, it's fantastic and I'm sure the fans are going to be behind us in every single game and we'll need them. 'There'll be times where it might be a bit tough for us, but I'm sure they'll get behind us and then get us over the finish line. 'I think you can really see what the manager wants us to do and how we want to play and I thought it was obviously another good test for us and we came through it in the end.'
