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(l-r) Kelly, Bliss, seven mnths, and Thomas Attree, of Mexborough, are doing a sponsered walk and bike ride to raise money for a headstone for their still born, Samuel. Picture: Andrew Roe

Family steps out for Samuel

A FAMILY will step out together on Sunday, in a sponsored bid to buy a headstone for their lost baby.

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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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Police tape

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’.

Sport rss

James Harper

Former Hull and Sheffield United midfielder Harper is a target for Doncaster Rovers

ROVERS have held talks with experienced midfielder James Harper about a move to the Keepmoat Stadium.

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.

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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.

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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

Enchanting: Brodsworth Hall and it's gardens are being flooded with colour as part of the hall's Enchanted Garden event.

Explore Brodsworth Hall after dark this weekend

Normally off-limits to visitors outside daylight hours, Brodsworth Hall, near Doncaster, will be opening its doors to two evenings of after-hours visits as part of the Museums at Night initiative on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 May.

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Forthcoming events for South Yorkshire

Wizard time at Oz classic

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.

Shed Seven

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.

Community rss

Pupils from Hexthorpe Primary School's cartoon club celebrate winning a national award to kick racism out of football at Old Trafford.

Boot racism out

HEXTHORPE Primary School’s Cartoon Club have been crowned national winners of a competition to give racism the boot.

Parents, Teachers and pupils at St Michaels C of E Primary School who took part in a series of mini-football games in a tournament to help raise money for equipment for an African School. Holding the football are the two teachers who will be travelling to Africa to deliver the equipment, Tim Wilson and Kate Corcoran. Picture: Malcolm Billingham D0489MB

School scores a winner for African mercy mission

PUPILS have kicked off a fundraiser to help send equipment to an African school by holding a parent and teacher football tournament.

Ryan Connor, of Edlington, has his head in the stocks as executioner Gilbert Savage nails his ear to the stocks at Meet the Executioner event at Conisbrough Castle. Picture: Andrew Roe

‘Savage’ tales await visitors to landmark

Visitors to Conisbrough Castle’s first enactment event of the season were lucky not to lose their heads when they met renowned executioner Gilbert Savage!

Stargazers radio talk

A SENIOR university lecturer will be giving a presentation at a stargazers’ meeting in Swinton tonight, Thursday.

Rush to Walk for Sandra

More than 200 people pulled on their hiking shoes for a sponsored walk in memory of a Conisbrough mum who died of cancer 10 years ago.

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