As the end of the stamp duty holiday looms, national housebuilder Taylor Wimpey is reminding first time buyers to take advantage of the saving before March 24.

After a hugely successful 14 date UK and European tour in 2011, and having just returned from playing at the Volvo Ocean Race in Abu Dhabi, The Straits will be heading out on an 18 date European tour during March 2012.

DONCASTER born pop sensation Louis Tomlinson is set to follow up his Brit Awards win with band One Direction with a massive UK arena tour - including a South Yorkshire homecoming.

Keepmoat Homes’ green credentials continue to grow with the addition of prestigious awards, accolades and accreditations.

Essex soul band The Milk will be playing the Leopard in Doncaster on March 13.

Much loved London trio Saint Etienne are back this spring with their first album in seven years and will embark on a full UK tour in May.

Azealia Banks is to release her debut ‘212’ EP on Polydor Records, on March 25. The EP will feature the title track plus previously unreleased track ‘Liquorice’ and a selection of brand new remixes.

MOVING house can be one of life’s most exciting, but in some cases, daunting experiences – particularly if you haven’t done it for a while.

Homeowners faced with collective bill of almost £1.2 billion because of neglected homes. Less than one in four had cover in place to cover the cost.

During all the last minute arrangements you have to make when moving house it is just possible that your cat’s welfare might not be top of your priority list.

IF Shrove Tuesday has a habit of catching you unawares (it’s today by the way) then don’t miss these terrifically easy recipes.

A NEWLY-WED couple are counting down the hours to their all expenses paid “trip of a lifetime” honeymoon to the Caribbean this weekend.

The recent Con Club session by Sheffield based band The Djangonauts fell foul of severe wintry conditions, resulting in a disappointingly poor attendance, despite stunning performances by Chris Walker lead guitar, Phil Johnson rhythm guitar, Piero Tucci accordion & tenor sax, and Kevin Walker double bass.

Irish/Australian super-star Jimeoin presents his hilarious show of world-class stand-up.

Join the A1 northbound and turn off just before you reach the Wentbridge viaduct with it’s beautiful views over the lush Went Valley and in less than two of minutes you will find yourself in a village which on a quiet day looks like a scene that time forgot.

DONCASTER women are being urged to put their best foot forward and join the fight against cancer by signing up for Race for Life.

STEVE HUGHES

A DONCASTER music fan who has travelled the country to see an unsigned indie band more than 70 times is finally going to see them play in his hometown.

AN award-winning liqueur range inspired by Britain’s best-loved puds is a Barnsley success story.

CLAIMS that home sellers are slashing asking prices by up to £13,000 in South Yorkshire to achieve sales have met with a mixed reaction by agents in and around Mexborough.