I might be wrong..probably...but to my knowledge neither Leeds or Newcastle ATC have ever closed the respective airports? And don't forget The AFS coverage !!
Bishop..you are completely right but a few on here are completely blinkered.."Nero fiddled while Rome burned" ..Ahh flights to Rome..that would be nice..
Another quote.."
From Beafer......"the truth is out There". Yes I watch too much TV( no aeroplanes to watch)