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Network Rail Takes Over Former Doncaster Rail College to Establish New Training Facility

Doncaster, UK – October 9, 2024 – In a significant boost for the local rail industry, Network Rail has been unveiled as the new tenant of the former National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure. The leading rail infrastructure provider has secured a 25-year lease on the site from the City of Doncaster Council (CDC) and […]

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Mental Health FC Kicks Off Weekly Football Sessions to Boost Wellbeing in Doncaster

Mental Health FC is launching an innovative initiative across the Doncaster borough, offering weekly football sessions designed to improve mental health and foster community connections. These inclusive kickabouts are open to all adults, regardless of skill level or background, providing a welcoming environment for participants to enjoy the beautiful game and socialize. The Power of

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Doncaster Marketing Meets: Connecting Local Professionals

The inaugural Doncaster Marketing Meets event, held on October 9, 2024, at the stunning Owston Hall Hotel, proved to be a resounding success for the local marketing community. This quarterly gathering aims to bring together marketing professionals from across South Yorkshire, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing in a supportive environment. Event Highlights The event kicked

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TGI Fridays Doncaster Survives Rescue Deal, But Over 1,000 Jobs Lost Nationwide

The TGI Fridays restaurant in Doncaster has been spared closure as part of a rescue deal for the struggling chain, but more than 1,000 jobs have been lost across the UK. The American-themed restaurant chain has been acquired by Breal Capital and Calveton in a deal that saves 51 sites, including the Doncaster Lakeside outlet. 

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Chapter II Joins Club Doncaster’s 100Club, Strengthening Community Ties

South Yorkshire PR, Design, and Marketing agency Chapter II has been announced as the newest addition to Club Doncaster’s 100Club. This partnership highlights Chapter II’s commitment to supporting local businesses and deepening its ties with the Doncaster community. As a 100Club member, Chapter II joins a dynamic network backing Doncaster Rovers, Doncaster Dons, and Doncaster

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Doncaster factory worker’s charity cycle to fund Christmas dinners for those in need

A generous Doncaster factory worker has cycled 90 miles to raise funds for Christmas dinners for disadvantaged locals. Mark Crewe, who works at sterilisation technology firm Steris in Thorne, rode to the company’s Bradford site and back, alongside his wife Karen. Their charity trek raised over £400, which will be donated to Thorne and Moorends

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Pint-Sized Doncaster Coffee Shop Reopens After Roadworks Forced Temporary Closure

Brew Box, a small but popular Doncaster coffee shop, has reopened after being temporarily forced to close due to roadworks. Located outside Doncaster Royal Infirmary, the compact café had to shut its doors during ongoing improvements to Thorne Road, which made it impractical and unsafe to remain open. Earlier this week, a spokesperson for the

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Mayor Ros Jones Provides Update on Plans to Reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Mayor Ros Jones has shared a new update on efforts to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA), formerly known as Robin Hood Airport, which ceased operations in September 2022. The airport, located in Finningley near Doncaster, opened in 2005 and served as one of Yorkshire’s two international commercial airports alongside Leeds Bradford. In an address to

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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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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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