Community driven toy appeal prepares to spread holiday joy across Doncaster
On a mission to bless as many children as possible this Christmas, The Doncaster Children’s Christmas Toy Appeal- which all started from a local mans living room, is aiming to beat last year's target. The volunteer ran organisation accepts toys for children from ages...
Wildlife park lights up South Yorkshire this Christmas
The Yorkshire Wildlife Park (YWP) is ‘celebrating the festive season in style’ by offering visitors their annual walk-through experience.People get to be face to face with the world’s most beautiful, at-risk species including leopards, polar bears, black rhinos,...
Winners of King’s voluntary award aim to double impact for children by next year
A ‘new platform’ has been given to a Doncaster charity that had seen grants fall by a third, after winning the highest award available to local voluntary groups. Active Fusion is a children and young person’s charity with a focus on physical health and...
Doncaster bus cleaners join Sheffield colleagues in strikes over pay disputes
Cleaning workers at First Bus in Doncaster have joined their Sheffield colleagues in a dispute over low pay. The workers, employed by Bidvest Noonan, are demanding a real Living Wage of £12 per hour, a wage they believe their employer can easily afford. Real...
Doncaster charity serves 2000th hot meal to the homeless and vulnerable
Responding to the rising demand for support among homeless and vulnerable people, The Doncaster Impact Team is serving free hot meals every week in the city centre. William McFetridge, 75, a Community Chaplain who works with the charity, said the initiative was born...
Spooky season comes early to Doncaster residents as strange letters are posted through their doors
A collection of letters addressed to ‘the Resident Adult’ were delivered to dozens of houses on Abbott Street, in the Hexthorpe area of Doncaster. The prankster behind a series of risqué letters narrating a priest sex scandal, has come forward claiming the letters...
Flood Action Week – property protection tips for householders in Doncaster
A national trade body has drawn up a list of measures which could help householders in Doncaster and across south Yorkshire to protect their homes against flooding. The advice comes as the Environment Agency launches ‘Flood Action Week’ which runs until the 20th...
South Yorkshire heroes recognised at National Police Public Bravery Awards
A woman who plunged into a Doncaster river to save a man has been honoured at the annual Police Public Bravery Awards. Melanie Smith was one of two gold winners from South Yorkshire recognised at the prestigious awards, held at The Cutlers’ Hall in Sheffield on...
Doncaster ghost hunter reveals towns most haunted spots this spooky season
“Some people are sensitive to spirits, and sometimes I get a feeling like I’m being watched or shouldn’t be there when I’m exploring different places.” Daniel Outlaw, 42, started his ghost-hunting channel ‘Doncaster ghost hunter and exploration’ alongside his friend,...
Three arrests made in South Yorkshire following Police crackdown on theft
South Yorkshire Police are launching a series of crime prevention measures across Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham and Barnsley, as part of their newest campaign.
South Yorkshire Police to prevent illicit items entering Doncaster prison
South Yorkshire Police partnered with Serco staff at HMP Doncaster for a dedicated operation which has had a significant impact targeting and preventing illicit substances from entering the prison. Serco provide safe and secure Prison Escort Services for prisons...