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Video: Chinese visitors team up with Doncaster students

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:25:58 GMT

Students from a primary school in China paid a visit to Doncaster as part of a unique exchange project.

Calls for action over failing jail

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:17:12 GMT

A leading prison reform group has described the situation at Doncaster’s troubled Lindholme jail as ‘deeply disturbing’.

£2m cost of external help for Doncaster Children’s Services

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:14:43 GMT

Doncaster Council is set to shell out nearly £2 million to bring in an outside company to help improve its children’s services which have been beset by scandals.

Show your support in Doncaster for worthy causes

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:12:00 GMT

Residents are being invited to find out about the services available to help those with learning disabilities as part of Small Charity Week celebrations.

Alcohol abuse a major killer

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:00:29 GMT

Deaths as a result of alcohol abuse in Doncaster are increasing at a rate twice the national average, new figures today reveal.

Doncaster firm lands Sheffield tram contract

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:41:18 GMT

A multi-million pound project to improve Sheffield’s tram network will get under way at the end of this month.

Barnsley man dedicates award to his ‘home’ for 93 days

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:36:16 GMT

A man who spent three months as a patient in intensive care signed up as a hospital volunteer to say thank you - and has now won an award for helping others.

MP calls for new lower 10p starting tax rate

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:28:23 GMT

A Barnsley and Dearne MP has called for the introduction of a lower 10p starting tax rate to tackle the deepening cost of living crisis.

Spitfire to fly once more

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:26:08 GMT

An iconic Spitfire will take to the skies above historic Brodsworth Hall this weekend for a flypast marking the English Heritage property’s Forties Fete weekend.

Air ambulance visits Isle scout group

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:47:56 GMT

Members of an Isle scout group were in a spin when the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance made a surprise visit.

Bush fire in Swinton

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:25:17 GMT

Arsonists were blamed for setting fire to some bushes on a busy street in Swinton.

Arsonists spark blaze on street

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:24:19 GMT

Arsonists caused a fire in the street in Grimethorpe last night.

Car fire on M18

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:45:05 GMT

Disruption was caused on the M18 last night after a car burst into flames.

Arsonists start rubbish fire

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:14:54 GMT

Arsonists have been blamed for a rubbish fire in Stainforth last night.

Bobby tried to save wife

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:40:34 GMT

Comedian Bobby Knutt is preparing to say goodbye to his beloved wife today – after revealing he battled in vain to revive her.

Fall reported in retail crime

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:37:16 GMT

South Yorkshire Police believes it is winning the fight against retail crime in Rotherham following a reduction in the number of offences.

Energy company E.ON launches new support fund

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:37:15 GMT

As part of its commitment to helping communities better manage their energy consumption E.ON is launching a new support fund.

VIDEO: Hundreds turn out for Conisbrough funeral

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:24:53 GMT

A Conisbrough church was filled to overflowing for the funeral of a well-loved entertainer and community champion.

Penal reform group calls for changes at failing Lindholme Prison

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:06:09 GMT

A leading prison reform group has described the situation at Doncaster’s troubled Lindholme jail as ‘deeply disturbing’.

Doncaster nurse is awarded MBE by Queen

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:57:59 GMT

A Doncaster born nurse who worked with athletes at last year’s London Olympics has been honoured with the MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.