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84-year-old former pilot Mary Brooksbank, of Brewery Road, Crowle, is looking forward to taking part in a charity sky dive.  Picture: Liz Mockler E1393LM

Mary’s 15,000 feet, 85th birthday jump

Last month, 84-year old daredevil Mary Brooksbank, of Crowle, took a sky-dive from 15,000 feet and raised over £800 for a local charity.

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Crowle market place works will ‘lift’ the town

Developments that are planned for Crowle Market Place will eventually improve the town considerably, a meeting heard.

(l-r) Owen Woodcock, 11, Chloe Richardson, 11, and Bradley Turner, 10, of St Martins C of E School, Owston Ferry, have dressed up as vikings with Helga the Viking during a vikings workshop. Picture: Andrew Roe

Vikings invade Owston Ferry

The clock rolled back for a day at one Isle primary school, when pupils experienced Viking times for themselves.

CCTV image of the man police would like to trace in connection with an alleged theft from Asda on Bawtry Road.

Search for cashback thief at supermarket

Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to about an alleged theft from a Doncaster supermarket.

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The cocker spaniel puppies stolen from a property on Bawtry Road in Austerfield.

Daylight raiders snatch pups

A Doncaster couple have been left distraught after thieves stole two litters of pedigree puppies from their home.

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Record numbers for town’s adoption levels

Big-hearted families have come to the aid of children across Doncaster with a record-breaking number of adoptions in the town.

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Fencing: New venture for established Doncaster club

A fencing club has moved its headquarters after more than a decade at Hall Cross Lower School.

Doncaster Belles Women

Football: Doncaster Belles are cup winners!

Megan Wilson’s 76th minute match-winner brought the North East Regional League Cup to Doncaster Belles Women.

Dons: League table does not concern Miller

Dons coach Tony Miller is not losing any sleep about the league table ahead of his side’s trip to Workington Town tomorrow.

Jamie McDonnell Vs Julio Ceja
IBF Bantamweight world Title

Blood: McDonnell can inspire the next generation

Veteran Plant Works coach Ken Blood is tipping Jamie McDonnell to inspire a generation of young Doncaster boxers, writes Steve Hossack.

Paul Dickov is announced as the new Doncaster Rovers manager. Picture: Andrew Roe

a technical area rogue

Paul Dickov is unlikely to make many friends on the touchline at the Keepmoat.

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Football: Doncaster clubs recognised

The Sheffield and Hallamshire Girls County League Annual presentation nights saw plenty of awards handed out to Doncaster teams.

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VIDEO: Protest held to fight relegation of Doncaster Belles video

Mayor Ros Jones was on hand to help a protest against the FA’s relegation of Doncaster Rovers Belles - after one league game.

Lifestyle rss

A view of the CN Tower and the Rogers Centre from Toronto Island, Toronto, Canada. Picture: PA Photo/Handout.

How to book your dream trip

Gourmet food, an A-list international film festival and the opportunity to dangle from one of the world’s tallest buildings confirm Toronto’s status as the entertainment capital of Canada. Celia Paul recommends where to go and what to see.

Top tips from TV gardener Gavin

Gardening writer Hannah Stephenson asks TV gardener Diarmuid Gavin for his top tips on how to make the most of your garden in the ever-changing weather.

Undated Handout Photo of Colourfield floral bed set from �29.50, available in Marks & Spencer stores. See PA Feature INTERIORS Floral. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/Handout. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature INTERIORS Floral.

Flower power will help bring the spring in to your home

Spring’s weather may not be going according to plan with only occasional bursts of sunshine, but there’s no need to put up with dull, drab rooms.

JOANNA COOK (RIGHT), CONSERVATOR AT SIR WALTER SCOTT'S ABBOTSFORD HOME IN THE SCOTTISH BORDERS REINSTATES A PIECE OF ARMOUR IN THE ENTRANCE HALL OF THE HISTORIC HOUSE WITH THE HELP OF CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER ALAN HERD AS ABBOTSFORD PREPARES TO REOPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON 4 JULY FOLLOWING A MULTI-MILLION POUND RESTORATION.

Great Scott relics on show

More than 13,000 treasures collected by Ivanhoe novelist Sir Walter Scott are set to go on show at his historic family home after a major refurbishment.

EasyJet is among the airlines to have axed routes from Robin Hood in recent years. Picture: Liz Mockler D6244LM

Opinion: Planes, strain and automobiles

If there’s a worse way to spend a Friday night than stuck in an airport departure lounge waiting to fly home, I’ve yet to encounter it.

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From ITV Studios

DANCING ON ICE 2012 
Series 7
Sunday  8th January 2012 on ITV 1

Skating legends Torvill and Dean unveil a stellar cast of celebrities ready to take on their biggest challenge in ITV1's hit series Dancing On Ice. 

The series that sprinkles a touch of glitz and glamour to the cold winter months, returns to our screens and unwraps a bevy of well known stars, dazzling costumes and a host of twists and turns both on and off the ice.  

Pictured: JANE TORVILL and CHRISTOPHER DEAN 

(c) ITV 

Photographer Nicky Johnston

For further information please contact Peter Gray 
0207 157 3046 peter.gray@itv.com 

This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequen

Torvill and Dean back for last time

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are to return to Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield, from April 15 to 17 next year as part of the last Dancing on Ice tour.

Community rss

Yorkshire poet Ian Mcmillan with Doncaster College students. Emma Carlyle, Jade Fisher and Laura Mason.

Poet and playwright passes on pearls of wisdom

A renowned Yorkshire poet, playwright and broadcaster gave Doncaster College students an entertaining insight into his methods at an event to celebrate World Book Night.

Civic Mayor of Doncaster, Councillor Christine Mills officially opens two new businesses in Bowers Fold, Doncaster. She is pictured with l-r Linda Eyre, proprietor of Flutterbies, Paula Williamson, Natwest Business Specialist and Kerry Needham, Forget Me Not proprietor. Picture: Marie Caley D4747MC

Doncaster shop owners to hold charity raffle

Shop owners from Bowers Fold will be holding a charity raffle at the shopping precinct on Saturday May 25 from 10am-3pm to raise money for Hope4Mae

Pupils take to the stage as part of the Mexborough School Rock Challenge.

Mexborough School dancers Van Gogh show video

Mexborough School pupils took to the stage at St George’s Hall, Bradford, to take part in a major dance event.

Pupils take to the stage as part of the Mexborough School Rock Challenge.

Charity runners put best feet forward

A charity 5km run organised by a Doncaster car dealer proved to be a wheely great success for sick youngsters.

Charity collection bucket.

TARA’s fun charity night

A charity quiz night with pie’n’peas takes place on May 23 at Denaby.

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‘Dinner buddies’ needed at hospital

Volunteers are needed to be dining companions for patients who need help during meal times at Montagu Hospital.

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