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Consultation opens on proposed A1(M) services at Doncaster Marr
Residents have until 7 October to comment on Welcome Break's plans for a new motorway service area beside A1(M) Junction 37 at Doncaster Marr.
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…
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Anchor House Care Home Doncaster Put in Special Measures
Anchor House on Avenue Road has been rated inadequate by the CQC after inspectors found staffing shortages, missing residents' clothes, and safety…
Doncaster dad turns search for support into Awareverse resource platform
Scott Allen says his experience of navigating information and school support inspired a website bringing together plain-English guides and practical tools.
Royal Conversion prepares to restart work after Cross Bank fire in Doncaster
The ice cream van and catering vehicle business says it is reorganising its remaining units and ordering replacement tools after serious losses in the fire.
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Doncaster Reform Councillor William Shaw Quits Party to Sit as Independent
William Shaw, Reform UK councillor for Conisbrough ward on Doncaster Council since May 2026, has left the party to sit as an independent. He cited…
Doncaster school fundraiser launched ahead of athlete visit in November
Holy Family Catholic Primary School's appeal has a £1,000 target ahead of a planned visit by sprinter David Morgan-Harrison on 19 November.
Sleep Charity brings two-day Sleep for All conference back to Doncaster
The charity's third conference will bring professionals to the Holiday Inn in Doncaster on 3 and 4 March 2027, with separate days for children's and adult sleep.
Roads and transport
Station 'bottleneck' needs addressing, says mayor
Mayor Ros Jones says Doncaster Railway Station's capacity constraints must be resolved before a new station can open in Askern, north of the city.
Restored Railway Alehouse to open beside Doncaster station
The West Street pub has been revived by the family behind The Draughtsman Alehouse, with original features uncovered and a public opening planned for Wednesday.
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.
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