10 ways that Doncaster has changed since the year 2000

Twenty years is a long time – so it's not surprising that Doncaster has seen its fair share of changes over the past two decades.

From plush new buildings to the loss of old workplaces and the creation of modern transport links, here are 10 examples illustrating how the town has altered since 2000.

9. Taking off

Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield - now Doncaster Sheffield Airport - opened in 2005 at the old RAF Finningley station, allowing locals to jet off abroad for business or pleasure without having to travel to Manchester. Interestingly, the plane pictured isn't a passenger flight - it's a special cargo of wine arriving at Robin Hood Airport on a Boeing 747. | JPIMedia Photo: Steve Taylor