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Amy Hebdon, is the fundraising manager for Macmillan in Doncaster. Each month she will update The Doncaster Free Press on the latest stories and developments by supporters across the town.

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Alyssia, age 10, having a riding lesson.

In the Saddle: Do you want good or bad news?

We’ve had a great weekend last week with the horses. The ground in our new home is sandy soil, which is wonderful compared to the clay soil at our last home in Ferry.

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Three people have been arrested in connection with burglaries in Doncaster

Three arrests in Doncaster burglaries crackdown: police column

Three suspects have been arrested in Dunscroft after we took action to reduce a spate of burglaries in parts of Doncaster West, writes Insp Mark Payling.

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Anitas horse Sully helps her to poo pick

In the Saddle: Why poo pick?

There are many reasons why poo picking is a crucial aspect of paddock maintenance. It’s one of those jobs that’s not exactly a love of horse owners, but we have to crack on.

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Dr Dean Eggitt at his surgery in Doncaster

“It can happen to anyone,” says former homeless Doncaster doctor

It’s Christmas. It’s that time of year where we express our gratitude for life though the exchange of gifts with good friends.

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Anita and Alyssia enjoying the countryside

In the Saddle: Beating the winter blues

Since moving house we’ve had so much to do job-wise. Lots of tip runs for boxes and unpacking. It’s been really quiet on the horse-front.

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Antiques Column: Henry, known for being miserable!

Many years ago, before the motor car, electricity and Strictly Come Dancing there lived a man called Henry Elwes. Henry, even amongst his closest friends, had a reputation for being miserable.

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Cannabis plants were seized from a property at Beechfield Road, Hyde Park, Doncaster.

Thousands of pounds worth of ‘spice’ found in largest seizure yet seen in Doncaster: Police column

Putting more police on the streets in the town centre has paid dividends – and we recently had what I believe to be the largest seizure of the drug ‘spice’, Doncaster has ever seen, writes Insp Lynne Lancaster.

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COLUMINIST: Teachers wanting pupils to work in silence should go back to the manual

When I first became a teacher at a Sheffield school, I was fresh out of university and about as full of rebellion as I ever have been.

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Police are marking lots of properties with Smartwater

Extra police on the streets of Conisbrough after shooting: Police column

We have had extra police on the streets of Conisbrough this week, after a major incident in the town when a gun was fired at a house, writes Insp Dan McKnight.

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Alyssia Marsh on her pony at her new home.

In the Saddle: House hunting for horses

What an incredibly stressful five months it has been for us all. We’ve had to make the sad decision to move home-all for our horses.

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Insp Lynne Lancaster and PCSO Roy Turton, local officer for Balby, with a poster for Operation Shield

Three arrests as crackdown on Doncaster burglary hotspots launches: Police column

A major operation to crack down on burglaries in some of our worst Doncaster hotspots has got off to a busy start, writes Insp Lynne Lancaster

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In the Saddle: Reining him in for the move

I’ve been busy packing the house up ready for our move across the Isle so the horses have enjoyed a break from their training recently.

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A family safely enjoying bonfire night fireworks. Picture by Jane Coltman, JP

How police plan to keep Doncaster safe over Bonfire Night and Halloween: Police column

Halloween and Bonfire night are just around the corner – and in the past that has meant an increase in demand for the police and a rise in anti-social behaviour, writes chief Supt Shaun Morley

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Conisbrough is having issues with large congregations of youths, up to 30 or 40 people gathering. Where Old Road meets Church Street, pictured. Picture: Marie Caley NDFP-29-09-18-Conisbrough-2

Police prepared to use special powers to deal with gangs of up to 40 youths causing antisocial behaviour in Doncaster village: Insp Dan McKnight column

We are prepared to use to use special police dispersal powers to stop a surge in antisocial behaviour in Conisbrough involving gangs of up to 40 youths, writes Insp Dan McKnight..

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Police are investigating this damage to a bridge between Stainforth and Fishlake

Parts of Doncaster have some of worst figures for attempted online fraud: Police column

Figures show parts of Doncaster East have among the highest numbers in South Yorkshire when it comes to attempted online fraud, writes Insp Mark Payling.

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Lyndsey Tune holds Anita's horse 'Sully' for the vet

In the Saddle: Sweet Itch isn't so sweet...

It's been another busy week here with the horses. We have been investigating for a condition called Sweet itch on my Appaloosa 'Sully'. I first noticed warning signs on him at the start of summer, where he was rubbing his mane and tail.

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Police patrolling Doncaster town centre, Picture: David Kessen

Town centre arrests as more officers on the streets: Police column

You may have noticed something in the town centre this week – more police, writes Doncaster Central Insp Lynne Lancaster.

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Dozens of cannabis plants seized from Doncaster drugs house: Police column

We're actively targeting Stainforth for special attention after concerns were raised by colleagues and partner agencies about recent incidents in the area, writes Insp Mark Payling in a new column for the Doncaster Free Press

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In the Saddle: Bringing back memories

Well, it's the school holidays still and I'm at home entertaining my 9 year old daughter, Alyssia. We've had a lovely time playing with our horses this summer and just recently we went to see our lovely breeder, Paula Moore from Haverlands Appaloosas, where we got our foal 'Sully' from a few years ago.

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