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Paddington Bear Stops in Doncaster for Marmalade Sandwich at Edenthorpe Village Bench

Paddington Bear, the beloved children’s character, made an unexpected stop in Doncaster, delighting locals as he took a break to enjoy one of his iconic marmalade sandwiches on a village bench. Dressed in his signature blue duffel coat, red hat, and bright red wellies, Paddington was spotted by eagle-eyed photographer Brian Callery in Edenthorpe. The […]

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Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club Hosts Bonfire Night with Fireworks and Fun for All

Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club is inviting everyone to their annual Bonfire Night event on 2nd November, offering a spectacular firework display and a range of family-friendly activities. Located on Saxton Avenue, the event promises a night of entertainment for the whole community. The gates will open at 6pm, with the bonfire being lit at 6:30pm.

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New Doncaster Café Bloom Café Opens, Run by Former Lakeside Village Restaurant Boss

A new café offering artisan ice cream, speciality coffees, and locally sourced breakfast, brunch, and lunch has opened in Doncaster’s Bessacarr. Bloom Café, the creation of Eva Nagy, former manager of Lakeside Village’s Etto Café, has officially opened its doors after weeks of preparation. Nagy, who spent three years managing Etto Café, has turned her

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Doncaster Suburb Sparks Outrage After Being Dubbed “Fictional” by TV Fan Site

Residents of Balby, a Doncaster suburb, have reacted with outrage after a fan site described the area where Open All Hours was filmed as “fictional.”  The sitcom, starring Ronnie Barker and Sir David Jason, was filmed at a converted hairdressing salon on the corner of Scarth Avenue and Lister Avenue in Balby during the 1970s

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Plans for Eastern European Food Store on Wheatley Hills Industrial Estate Approved

Doncaster Council has approved an application to open a new Eastern European food store within an existing warehouse on Shaw Lane Industrial Estate in Wheatley Hills. The store will occupy 299sqm of space within units one to four of the warehouse, currently used by Donney European, a wholesaler specialising in Polish and Romanian food products.

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Doncaster Rovers Belles Exit FAWNL Plate After 5-3 Extra-Time Defeat to Norton Ladies FC

In a dramatic FAWNL Plate Preliminary Round tie, Doncaster Rovers Belles faced Norton Ladies FC, eventually succumbing to a 5-3 defeat after extra time. The Belles dominated much of the first half, creating several opportunities. Hannah McWilliams came closest to breaking the deadlock when she struck the post, but the teams went into the break

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Weekend Round-up: St Leger Festival Impacts Football Fixtures as Rossington Main Shine

With the excitement of the St Leger Festival gripping Doncaster, football fixtures across the region saw a reduced schedule, yet Rossington Main FC delivered a standout performance in their 4-1 home victory. Meanwhile, Doncaster Rovers Belles endured a thrilling but heartbreaking 5-3 extra-time loss to Norton Ladies FC in the FAWNL Plate. Rossington Main FC

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Doncaster Dome Leisure Centre Refurbishment Delayed as Costs Surge

The planned refurbishment of The Dome in Doncaster has been postponed due to a significant rise in project costs, which have soared by £11.4 million above initial estimates. The works, originally scheduled to begin this year, have been pushed back, with construction now set to start in early 2025. The expected completion date has also

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Former Edlington Convenience Store to be Transformed into Three Retail Units

Plans to convert a vacant convenience store in Edlington, Doncaster, into multiple retail units have been given the green light by Doncaster Council. The decision, approved on Tuesday, 10 September, will see the former Nisa Local store at 35 Violet Avenue divided into three distinct retail units. The Nisa Local store, which closed its doors

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Pop Superstars to Perform at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Yorkshire Wildlife Park will host pop icons Jo O’Meara and Jon Lee from S Club for an exclusive show. The duo will perform an intimate acoustic set at the park’s new venue, Hex Connect, with a 140-person capacity. This marks the first performance at the venue, set for Saturday, 9 November. Jo O’Meara, a supporter

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