- Three held after far-right protest
- Spain 'snubs Queen's jubilee lunch'
- Figures show fall in railway crimes
- Young royals join Queen's pageant
- Short apprenticeships 'no benefit'
- Warning given over 'housing crisis'
- Social care 'at breaking point'
- Double record for kidney donor
- PM queries single currency survival
- Pay vote clears way for investment
- Home-working side-effects revealed
- Cowell 'puzzled' by BBC's The Voice
- More growing own food to save cash
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Royal day of celebration to mark opening of Doncaster’s first public square
THE official opening of Doncaster’s first public square will be marked by a huge double celebration to tie in with The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Wake up to the jobs crisis and help our young people, blasts MP
Michael Dugher, the Member of Parliament for Barnsley East, has accused Ministers of abandoning the needs of South Yorkshire’s young people.
Doncaster Rovers should take over cash-strapped Keepmoat Stadium
DONCASTER Rovers are set to take over the running of the town’s financially troubled Keepmoat Stadium.
Teen violently attacked for bike
A TEENAGER was beaten over the head with a metal bar by two men for his BMX bike.
3 commentsNew course to launch on green issues
Dearne Valley residents can now get a recognised qualification in environmental issues for free, thanks to a grant from the Coalfields Regeneration Trust.
Sport
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.
Doncaster Sports Awards: Sarah Stevenson VIDEO interview video
But the 29-year-old, who underwent cruciate knee ligament surgery in February, could still face an anxious wait to discover whether she has made the cut for Britain’s four-strong Taekwondo team.
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.
Doncaster Sports Awards: Gordon Laidlaw VIDEO interview video
CRICKETER Gordon Laidlaw spoke to the Free Press about the pride he felt wearing England’s three lions over the winter.
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Doncaster Sports Awards: Sarah Stevenson VIDEO interview video
But the 29-year-old, who underwent cruciate knee ligament surgery in February, could still face an anxious wait to discover whether she has made the cut for Britain’s four-strong Taekwondo team.
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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.
Stop hoarding your memories: change the tape
This week I have cruelly dumped a childhood friend who gave me years of constant companionship.
Fans stay “up all night” for One Direction
DONCASTER pop sensation Louis Tomlinson got a warm welcome when he was mobbed by screaming fans at Heathrow Airport.
Stars line-up for Yorkshire Jesus Christ Superstar Show
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Really Useful Group and AEG Live announce the first ever UK arena tour of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary rock classic Jesus Christ Superstar.
Community
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.
Sports day for Olympic torch
STAFF at Barnsley Hospital will be celebrating the Olympic torch arriving in the UK with their very own sporting challenge.
Pamper evening
EPWORTH Ladies Society’s May meeting consisted of a “Pamper Evening” during which the ladies could try out several treatments for just £3.
Great year to host show
With 2012 seeing both the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics being celebrated, there’s never been a better year to host the Epworth and District Agricultural Show and its celebration of country heritage, traditions and values this August Bank Holiday.
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Thursday 17 May 2012
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