内容摘要：Thomas has welcomed the government's promise to review the funding formula but said it must result in an increase in the overall money given to schools across England.

Thomas has welcomed the government's promise to review the funding formula but said it must result in an increase in the overall money given to schools across England.

Arriving at Sheffield Magistrates' Court, you could quickly see it was busier than normal.Inside Courtroom 2, with its floor-to-ceiling glass dock, an extra usher has been drafted in to help, and the press benches are packed.

In the cells below, four men and two teenagers are waiting for their moment in court, all charged with being part of the violence.Proceedings get under way at about 11:30 BST, with Christopher Rodgers the first brought into the room.Wearing a grey t-shirt and tracksuit bottoms, he is told to stand as the clerk reads out the charge against him.

The 38-year-old from Barnsley is accused of being part of a group that was throwing missiles at police and then blocking the way as a line of officers moved forward.Asked how he pleads to the charge of violent disorder, he replies: “Not guilty, my love."

After the short hearing, Deputy District Judge Simon Blakebrough deems Mr Rodgers' case so serious it can only be dealt with in the Crown Court.

Mr Rodgers is remanded in custody ahead of a hearing on 20 August."The dust that comes across from the big ash pile is a health concern, our youngest daughter has breathing issues so we worry about whether it might be safe and we've had no reassurances."

Mr Blunkett, 44, attended the council committee meeting to voice his objections. He said: "The piles of ash are already getting higher and higher, the machines seem to be getting more industrial and there are more HGV trucks passing through."Mr Blunkett's highlighted the "noise pollution" as his biggest concern.

"We're at the same level as the site across the valley so the sound is amplified, it's like an ampitheatre. You're sat out in the garden or walking to the car, you hear these huge bangs."Chris Rowan, 64, was concerned about the environmental impact of the expansion.