News
Nigerian bishops visit Epworth
A group of 53 Nigerian bishops made a recent trip to the Isle to discover more about John and Charles Wesley, who are credited with founding Methodism.
Plans drawn up for extra hen house
An Isle of Axholme farm has drawn up plans to build an extra hen house.
Heath officials set to meet in public
The health trust which looks after mental healthcare for the Isle holds its next meeting this month.
Two offer to take on clean-up work
Two people have come forward with an offer to take on clean-up work around Crowle.
Glamour girls The Saturdays come to Doncaster tonight
Multi-million selling girl band The Saturdays will live up to their name when they arrive in Doncaster for a huge outdoor concert tonight.
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Music fans can look forward to a feast of fun today as the ever-popular Fake Festival returns to Sandall Park.
Sport
Match report: Doncaster Rovers Belles 1 Everton 3
Sue Smith started her first game in 15 months for Doncaster Rovers Belles against Everton which saw Nikita Parris, Vicky Jones and an injury time Toni Duggan penalty cancel out an opening Beth England strike.
Cricket: Doncaster seek home comfort
Doncaster Town hope to kick-start their season with a home double-header against Hull and Yorkshire Academy this weekend.
Cricket: Warmsworth build for the future
Big-hitting batsmen at Warmsworth are advised to aim away from the pavilion!
Doncaster Rovers: Gary Woods among quintet released
Rovers have released five players - including last season’s first choice goalkeeper Gary Woods.
Football: Epworth one step away from championship
A win for Epworth FC tomorrow could clinch the club the league title.
Doncaster Rovers: Michael Appleton eyes swift return with Rovers?
Doncaster Rovers are closing in on their new manager and hope to unveil him early next week.
Video
VIDEO: Dancing for charity race at Frenchgate video
Women in Doncaster were urged to grab a chance to enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life at Town Fields, in June.
Lifestyle
VIDEO: Dancing for charity race at Frenchgate video
Women in Doncaster were urged to grab a chance to enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life at Town Fields, in June.
Top gardening tips from the experts
While sustainability may be the watchword of this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, with emphasis on biodiversity, wild planting areas and inviting eco-systems, so many of the designs simply wouldn’t be feasible in our own gardens, writes Hannah Stephenson.
How you can book your dream trip to Oz
Fine wines, black truffles and even kangaroo tail are on the menu for Lauren Taylor when she visits an exciting new food festival in Margaret River, Western Australia.
3 Pingle Close, Shireoaks. £225,000
A five bedroomed, detached property with accommodation on 3 floors, situated on this sought after development in Shireoaks, within easy walking distance of the village centre with good local shops, schools, transport facilities etc.
Homes with a view under starter’s orders at Doncaster
Plans are moving forward to build houses that will have some of the best views in Yorkshire.
Come up and see Steve Harley and the Cockney Rebel this November
Following a summer of festival appearances in Europe and the UK, Steve Harley and the Cockney Rebel come to the Baths Hall in Scunthorpe on November 5 for one night only.
Community
LADYBOWER: Lancaster bomber swoops to commemorate Dambusters video
HUNDREDS lined Derwent Reservoir to remember the heroic Dambusters of World War Two as a Lancaster bomber flyover commemorated the 70th anniversary of the famous RAF raid.
Summer fair fundraiser date
This year’s Annual Summer Fair at Epworth Primary Academy will be a huge boost to a special £10,000 project, it is hoped.
Thurnscoe Treat for kids at library session
Youngsters are invited along to a craft activity session at Thurnscoe Library.
SLIDESHOW: Scarecrow festival is a Royal occasion video
Tickhill staged its annual scarecrow festival earlier this month. Our picture shows Connie (left) and Tilly Boyd, of Armthorpe, admiring a scarecrow inspired by Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge.
SLIDESHOW: Tea party in 1940s style at Doncaster Minster video
The tea party was swinging at Doncaster Minster on Saturday May 4 as visitors and volunteers tucked into homemade treats.
New attractions at the Festival of the Plough
This year’s Festival of the Plough - one of the region’s showcase events, will take place on September 15, it has been revealed.
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Weather for Doncaster
Saturday 18 May 2013
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Heavy rain
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