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Cllr John Hardy. Picture: Holly Allen

Former town mayor dies

THE former mayor of a Doncaster town has died at the age of 57.

Fire Engine on call

Arson attacks

Arsonists have destroyed a shed behind a derelict house.

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Kidnap fears for Donny parents

parents are growing increasingly concerned for the safety of their children after reports of attempted abductions in Doncaster.

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(l-r) Vicky Martin, Chair of Governers, Ioan Morgan CBE, Interim Principle and John Healey MP, cut the ribbon at the opening of the new DVC Job Zone, at Dearne Valley College. Picture: Andrew Roe

Job help offered to young people

STUDENTS have been given a boost in their search for employment following the opening of a ‘job zone’.

Retired police officer Colin Parrish who's won his court case over Wheel clampers.

Car clamping firm puts brakes on its town centre work

A CONTROVERSIAL wheel clamping firm has ceased trading because of tough new laws regulating the industry which the Free Press was instrumental in introducing.

Sport rss

NEW KNIGHT: Giant former Northampton lock Phil Hoy is the latest player to join the new look Doncaster Knights.

Two more join Knights revolution

THE Knights have today completed deals for tight head prop Brian McGovern and lock Phil Hoy as Brett Davey’s squad rebuild continues.

DEVIL: Sean O'Driscoll has been named the new manager of Crawley Town.

Ex-Rovers boss O’Driscoll named new Crawley Town manager

ROVERS are set for a reunion with a familiar face in League One next season after Sean O’Driscoll was named manager of newly-promoted Crawley Town.

Keepmoat Stadium Sports Awards in conjunction with the Doncaster Free Press. Winner of the 2012 Sports Personality of the Year award Sarah Stevenson receives the award from sponsor Andy Simpson (Refurnish) and ex-Rovers player and boss Dave Penney (right). Picture: Malcolm Billingham D0516MB

Doncaster Sports Awards: Sarah Stevenson VIDEO interview video

GOLDEN girl Sarah Stevenson has declared herself fit and ready for the London 2012 Olympics.

Craig McCann of Bessacarr.

London 2012: McCann gets the nod for Team GB

FENCER Craig McCann has capped a remarkable rise to prominence by being named in Team GB’s Paralympic squad for the 2012 London Games.

Doncaster Sports Awards - picture gallery video

DONCASTER turned out in force to honour its sporting heroes at the Keepmoat Stadium last week and also pay homage to one of the town’s greatest ever sporting ambassadors - Taekwondo super woman Sarah Stevenson.

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Doncaster Sports Awards: Sarah Stevenson VIDEO interview video

GOLDEN girl Sarah Stevenson has declared herself fit and ready for the London 2012 Olympics.

Lifestyle rss

The Frenchgate Fashion Fiesta Ladies Evening wil be taking place at Doncaster Racecourse on May 19. Pictured is Carolyn Poole from Chique Boutique at last year's event.

Pick of the Weekend

Theatre

TODAY: A COMBINATION of puppetry, live music and acrobatics is the story of Backgammon For Beginners. It tells the life story of an Iranian man who arrives in London in 1976. Unknown to airport officials, So & So Circus tells the story of this extraordinary man who tries to survive as his cultural past and present collide. Tickets £10. Starts at 8pm. Call 01302 342349.

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Yorkshire rockers Shed Seven announce festival shows

Shed Seven have announced two very special festival warm up shows in Sheffield and London before their appearances at T In The Park and V Festival this summer.

When the chips are down

Now here’s a good idea for a frugal feast Rogers style. Mexborough shoppers can pick up cheap oven chips - as part of a major fire service campaign to cut kitchen fires.

Shed Seven

Stop hoarding your memories: change the tape

This week I have cruelly dumped a childhood friend who gave me years of constant companionship.

Community rss

Footballer in action.

Football encounter to remember ‘Nico’

A MEMORIAL football match will be held to remember a former player who died in a car crash.

Peter Davies, Mayor of Doncaster, unveils a plaque in memory of the air raid victims who lost their lives in the Balby bombings. He is pictured with relatives of the victims l-r John Nortrop, Ray Nortrop, Brenda Berner and Margery White. Picture: Marie Caley D3574MC

Tribute to bomb victims

A MEMORIAL plaque has been unveiled to honour those who died during a World War Two air raid in the borough.

Letters, May 17, 2012

IN reply to your correspondent regarding doctor’s appointments, I can say that the change wished for is already here in Doncaster.

Giddy thrill of circus spills

ALL the fun of the circus will be coming to Rosehill Park at Rawmarsh this half term.

Jubilee Concert

A VILLAGE Jubilee Concert will be held at All Saints’ Church, Darfield, on the evenings of May 28 and May 29.

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