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Olympic athletes inspire Balby pupils

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:08:22 GMT

Casey Stoney, who captained Team GB’s women’s football team at London 2012, and world champion bobsleigher Nicola Minichiello recently visited Balby Carr College to meet pupils.

Tribute to man, 101, who improved Doncaster libraries

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:49:57 GMT

A former chief librarian has died at the age of 101.

Feast of football fun at Bessacarr contest

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:40:34 GMT

More than 5,000 people and 110 football teams descended on Cantley Park for the annual Bessacarr FC Tournament.

RETRO: Turning peas into pounds

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:23:45 GMT

Processed peas first appeared in Britain in 1928 when Batchelors perfected a method of soaking dried peas, canning and cooking them in a factory... right here in Sheffield.

VIDEO: More than 100 football teams line-up for Bessacarr FC tournament

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:32:51 GMT

More than 5,000 people and 110 football teams descended on Cantley Park for the annual Bessacarr FC Tournament.

Skellow footballer Haydn is California Dreamin’

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:52:54 GMT

A young footballer living the American dream has been snapped up by California after netting the top goalscorer gong in his first season.

Success not Lost on Teresa

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:49:38 GMT

A delighted Doncaster author is celebrating after receiving five star reviews for her debut book, and she’s already on with her second.

Youngsters read-y for Doncaster book challenge

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:44:42 GMT

The UK’s biggest reading event for children aged four to 12 comes to Doncaster next month - backed by mayor Ros Jones.

Late entry call for Doncaster In Bloom

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:35:13 GMT

Spring has sprung a little later than usual this year and as a result Doncaster Council has extended the deadline for entries to Doncaster In Bloom.

Humber Bridge wheelchair walk raising funds for Doncaster sensory garden

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:40:58 GMT

A wheelchair walk across the Humber Bridge is set to raise funds for a sensory garden in Doncaster.

Doncaster children urged to Bounce for charity

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:50:35 GMT

Youngsters from Doncaster are being reminded to sign up to take part in a charity challenenge that aims to get one million people bouncing.

Thurnscoe Learn more about your family history

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:49:20 GMT

Residents can learn more about their heritage at a family history course at Dearne Enterprise Centre.

Swinton Stargazers’ latest meeting at WMC

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:48:15 GMT

Amateur astronomer Trevor Worrall will give a talk on the summer sky at the next meeting of Mexborough and Swinton Astronomical Society.

Big-hearted Wilko workers step out for sick kids

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:25:08 GMT

Team members from Wombwell’s Wilkinson’s store (above) were among those who put their best feet forward in a five-hour sponsored walk recently, that raised over £3,600 for sick children.

Dearne Judging of gardens planned for August

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:16:57 GMT

Green-fingered Dearne residents can prepare now for the Barnsley in Bloom competition, to be judged in August.

Deaths and injuries from house fires down in South Yorkshire

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:39:50 GMT

Deaths and injuries from house fires and incidents of arson have both fallen again across South Yorkshire, but the county’s Chief Fire Officer is warning that any future funding cuts will threaten recent safety improvements.

Academy appoints its next band of leaders

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:38:34 GMT

New head boys and girls have been selected at an Isle academy, following a rigorous selection and interview process.

Nominate your Isle community champions

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:36:39 GMT

Now is the time to nominate special people within your community for an award of recognition.

Doncaster patients able to paint a picture of memories

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:12:46 GMT

Images of Doncaster are being used to brighten a ward and trigger memories for dementia patients.

Doncaster tutors saddle up to raise funds

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:08:48 GMT

Doncaster College art and design lecturers Evan Wood, Joseph Dyer and Danny Heaton (pictured) successfully completed a sponsored 157-mile bike ride from Liverpool to Cleethorpes to raise around £1,200.