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Park homes plans thrown out due to flood risk
Councillors have rejected plans for 31 park homes near Thorne after refusing to accept the developer's challenge to flood zone maps and Environment…
Review says new laws should protect infrastructure
A review into Doncaster Sheffield Airport's closure recommends new legislation to allow councils to buy threatened infrastructure at market value.
Doncaster Prison Officer Jailed for Contact with Drug Dealer
Jahvine Kwamba, 21, from Bentley, Doncaster, has been jailed for eight months after sending explicit photos to a prisoner styled as the "Latvian Escobar".
Illegal gambling den raids in Doncaster and Sheffield
Police raided suspected illegal gambling dens in Doncaster and Sheffield on Wednesday, seizing tens of thousands of pounds in cash and making three…
Doncaster Father and Daughter Drown at Cornish Beach
John Collins, 66, and his daughter Samantha, 32, from Doncaster died after being pulled from the sea at Fistral Beach, Newquay, on 26 July. An inquest…
Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Flight Path Consultation Opens
Doncaster Sheffield Airport has opened a consultation on flight paths ahead of its 2028 reopening, seeking feedback from residents on noise concerns…
Owen Bailey Signs New Three-Year Deal with Doncaster
Doncaster Rovers captain Owen Bailey has signed a new three-year contract after scoring 20 goals in 138 league appearances since joining from Gateshead…
Manor Farm Café Plans Refused Over Green Belt
Doncaster Council has refused plans by Manor Farm in Conisbrough to convert shipping containers into a café, citing harm to green belt land and openness.
Scrapyard Fire on Bootham Lane, Doncaster
Fire crews tackled a blaze at a scrapyard on Bootham Lane in Hatfield, Doncaster. Nine fire engines were deployed at its height. Bootham Lane remains…
EPIC Hub Doncaster expands as youth visits surge
EPIC Hub in Doncaster's Frenchgate is expanding to a second venue after 2,410 young people used the centre in the past year, with 14% growth in engagement.
Three Barns Destroyed in Farm Fire Near Fishlake
Three hay-filled barns caught fire at a farm in Fosterhouses near Fishlake on Sunday. Six fire engines and specialist crews tackled the blaze. No…
Air Traffic Controllers Train at Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Nine trainee air traffic controllers are learning using a simulator at Doncaster Sheffield Airport ahead of its planned reopening in April 2028.
Eight Arrested in Doncaster Illegal Gambling Raids
Eight people arrested after raids on two unlicensed gambling venues in Doncaster. Nearly £9,000 cash seized along with poker tables and slot machines.
Doncaster Rovers Sign Isaac Hutchinson from Bristol
Doncaster Rovers have signed midfielder Isaac Hutchinson from Bristol Rovers on a two-year deal. The 26-year-old scored 15 goals in 34 League Two…
Doncaster Airport: Mayor Warns of No Blank Cheque
Mayor Oliver Coppard has warned there will be no "blank cheque" for reopening Doncaster Sheffield Airport, with safeguards in place to protect public…
Ticketless train app trial on Sheffield-Doncaster route
Northern's ticketless train app has been used for over 30,000 journeys on the Sheffield-Doncaster route since November. Passengers tap their phone to…
Man Arrested on Murder Suspicion After Balby Stabbing
A 32-year-old man was fatally stabbed on Wordsworth Avenue in Balby on Friday evening. A 53-year-old suspect is in custody as police investigate.
Doncaster Quarry Approved Despite HGV Traffic Rise
Doncaster quarry development approved by planners despite concerns over up to 40 HGV movements daily during excavation phase.
Second arrest in 1998 Donna Keogh murder case
A 62-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering Donna Keogh, who disappeared in 1998. This is the second murder arrest linked to the case.