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A huge plume of smoke is drifting across the city

Breaking Video: Explosion heard as fire crews tackle huge blaze in Doncaster

This is how the late William Chapman should be remembered - and how his grieving parents want to remember him

Tiger attack victim was diagnosed with schizophrenia, inquest hears

An inquest into William Chapman's death will be opened at Doncaster Coroner's Court within the Civic Offices building.

Family speak out as inquest into tiger tragedy begins

Karim Din, who was friends with cricketing icon Ian Botham opened The Indus in Doncaster in 1968.

Customer tributes after death of 'true gent' Doncaster restaurant boss

Shops at The Yorkshire Hive have been impacted by the closure of Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

Shop boss renews call to back firms hit by wildlife park closure

Coun Lee Sammut visited The Yorkshire Hive to pledge his support.

Councillor urges residents to 'support local' after tiger tragedy

Lens is from Localeyes

Localeyes launches Lens, a free audit tool for local businesses

The Milewood team braved mud and wild weather to take on the challenge.

Doncaster care staff take on gruelling and muddy charity challenge

The survey says Doncaster is one of the most overworked in the UK.

Doncaster ranked as one of UK's most overworked cities by new study

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Police are hunting for missing Dawn

Tragedy as police find body of missing Doncaster woman

RDaSH has confirmed it has launched a probe into William Chapman's care.

Health authority confirms safety probe after tiger death tragedy

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Renovation Column: Tradies assemble because timing is everything

Yorkshire Wildlife Park will re-open on Friday, October 16 six days after William Chapman was mauled by a tiger and died.

Breaking Yorkshire Wildlife Park makes reopening announcement

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The legendary de Havilland Mosquito, nicknamed the 'Wooden Wonder', is the subject of a £229.99 limited-edition Corgi model supporting a project to return a British-built example to the skies.

Corgi unveils £230 limited-edition WWII Mosquito model

The deals are 25% off treatments.

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Doncaster Rovers team news ahead of Leicester as Keane targets debut

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Hayfield student Dylan Hartley made his Doncaster Rovers debut in the EFL Trophy against Liverpool U21

Doncaster Rovers ace Dylan Hartley described as a pleasure to teach

Will Keane has joined Doncaster Rovers on a short-term deal

Grant McCann explains why he’s brought Will Keane to Doncaster Rovers

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Doncaster Rovers CEO lauded for tremendous fundraising effort

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Acts such as East 17 and Kerry Katona will be at Parkdean Resorts’ Celebrity Christmas Weekender in late November

East 17 to headline Christmas Celebrity Weekender

Top acts such as East 17, 911, and Liberty X are going to be on stage at Parkdean Resorts

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Here we take a look at some of the youngest footballers to make an appearance for Doncaster Rovers

The 15 youngest appearance makers for Doncaster Rovers

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will fight in Cardiff on Friday, December 11

Best-value tickets still available for Fury vs Joshua fight

Doncaster Rovers have signed former Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday frontman Will Keane on a short-term deal.

Doncaster Rovers confirm the signing of Will Keane amid injury update

Billy Sharp, Doncaster Rovers new record signing pictured during a press conference at the keepmoat Stadium with manager Sean O'Driscoll and John Ryan, Chairman. Picture: Marie Caley D1048MC

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Former Doncaster Free Press writer Peter Catt made the comparison between Grant McCann and Billy Bremner

Doncaster Rovers boss Grant McCann reacts to Billy Bremner comparison

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WILD: The Drone Light Show, is coming to Wentworth Woodhouse

Tickets on sale for giant animal kingdom drone show

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The cast of Crease.

Comedy sketch show will bring laughs to local theatre

Business

SumUp's Tap to Pay feature allows small businesses and side hustlers to accept contactless card payments directly on a compatible smartphone, without needing a separate card reader.

How to turn your smartphone into a card reader

Marking 25 years of innovation - read our special anniversary supplement celebrating The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre.

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The supermarket says it wants to help customers be well prepared for groceries as the festive season approaches

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Holly celebrating the one year anniversary.

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Parsonage Country House Hotel and Spa, Escrick, North Yorkshire

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The Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser makes filling your home with beautiful fragrance effortless, with no water, mess or fuss.

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Roomba's Max 775 Combo feels like a winning return to form for iRobot

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