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Man’s suicide after love rift

A LOVE split led to the depression and ultimate suicide of a 47-year old Elsecar man.

Doncaster College for the Deaf.

College’s expansion plan

A LEADING deaf college wants to press ahead with scaled down expansion plans after it was classed as outstanding by inspectors.

DeWarrenne Academy year 10 students Matthew Craggs and Blake Roberts brave the Zorbing ball experience!

De Warenne students find fun day ab-zorbing

Getting down and dirty in a forest may not be everyone’s idea of a good time, but it certainly appealed to eight Year 10 students recently when they volunteered to take part in the annual Wates’ Challenge.

(l-r) Darren Sayles, of Askern, Harry Lloyd, 18, of Norton,  and Lewis Parrott, 16, of Askern, have all had their head shaved and hold their hair, as Darren's mum, Jeanette Robinson, of Campsall shaves the rest of Darren's hair. Picture: Andrew Roe

Fund-razing trio make bald move

A DONCASTER son has shaved his head for charity after his mum beat the odds to be given the all-clear from cancer.

Boy bird seeks a ‘bittern alright’!

A NATURE reserve on part of the old Manvers pit site is home to a bird on the brink of extinction.

Sport rss

ROVER AND OUT: Midfielder Simon Gillett is among the dozen players to have been released by Doncaster Rovers.

Rovers release a dozen players

DONCASTER Rovers have confirmed the release of all players whose contracts will expire at the end of next month.

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OUT OF ACTION: Dons loose forward Grant Edwards faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a knee injury. Picture: Andrew Roe.

Dons star Edwards faces long lay-off

INJURY cursed Grant Edwards faces a major fight to play again this season, writes Paul Goodwin.

STAR IN THE MAKING: Rovers full back James Husband

Doncaster Sports Awards: James Husband interview video

IT has been a whirlwind few months for Doncaster Rovers youngster James Husband.

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Derby treble for Rovers

DONCASTER Rovers have lined up THREE local derbies as their pre-season preparations gather pace, writes Paul Goodwin.

BACK ON BOARD: Jamie Lennard has returned to the Knights

Clean slate at the Knights

BRETT Davey says he is delighted to finally have the chance to put together his own side.

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Doncaster Sports Awards: James Husband interview video

IT has been a whirlwind few months for Doncaster Rovers youngster James Husband.

Lifestyle rss

The Human League

Human League set to release deluxe edition of classic album Dare

In 1980, NME’s front cover proclaimed; “The Human League - One Day All Music Will Be Made Like This!”

Subaru XV

Competitive cross-over car

IT is some time since Japanese car manufacturer Subaru launched a new model so I was eager to road test the newly launched XV 4x4 which their UK managing director, Darren James, has described as their most important new model in a generation, writes Bryan Longworth.

Sandall Park Cafe, Sandall Park, Thorne Road. Picture: Andrew Roe

People love park life at this top cafe

IN this day and age, it would seem we are now a nation of foodie know-it-alls.

Long gone are the days when people didn’t have a clue what balsamic vinegar was or that peppers could be roasted and served hot rather than simply sliced up and served cold in slivers in a somewhat unappetising salad.

Sandall Park Cafe, Sandall Park, Thorne Road. Picture: Andrew Roe

All Brighton beautiful

THE city-by-the-sea is set to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee.

MORE than 40 new jobs have been created with the launch of an innovative US-style restaurant in Doncaster. Restrateur Paul Moullali and his co-director wife Rebecca, who manages front-of-house, have founded Relish Doncaster Ltd to create the jobs with the opening of Relish Bar and Grill, East Laith Gate, Doncaster, with funding from Yorkshire Bank

Relish is a “sauce” of fun

A FEW bits of tittle tattle this week. As with all information it is taken in good faith and we do try and verify the validity of the info - in other words, don’t shoot the messenger.

Community rss

Workscheme attendee Gary Hilling (left) with Workscheme leader Patrick Sherry.

Woodland walk to help wildlife

A DAY service for people with learning disabilities is doing its bit to help wildlife at its Balby base.

A green budgie

Budgie show

bird lovers are in for a treat with a budgie open show.

Fun’n’run family day

FUN runs will feature at Thurnscoe’s Community Gala day in June.

WINNER: Doncaster College student Lucy Broadbent has won the Northern Heat of the Johnstones Young Painter of the Year Competition 2012.

Lucy decorates her studies with a gong

A COLLEGE student has brushed up her skills to win a prestigious award.

The Race For Life gets underway in Doncaster.

Race for Life

there is still time to sign up for Race for Life.

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