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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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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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King Charles and Queen Camilla to Follow in Queen’s Footsteps at Prestigious St. Leger Festival

King Charles and Queen Camilla to Visit Doncaster St. Leger Festival The King and Queen are expected to make a historic visit to Doncaster racecourse on Saturday to watch Desert Hero attempt to win the Betfred St Leger. The visit would be the first time a reigning British monarch has attended the festival since the

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The Halifax branch in Thorne

Last Bank Bid Farewell: Doncaster Town’s Final Branch Shutters Amidst Declining Usage

In a significant development, the landscape of Doncaster’s Thorne town is set to undergo a transformation as the last remaining bank, a branch of Halifax situated at 7-7A Market Place, prepares to shutter its doors on April 8, 2024. The decision follows insights from business leaders suggesting a decline in usage that renders the facility

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Doncaster Vying for Its Share in Pioneering South Yorkshire Investment Zone Initiative

South Yorkshire has been designated the UK’s first Investment Zone, marking a significant step in the government’s ambitious plan to boost economic growth and job creation in the region. The groundbreaking scheme is expected to generate approximately 8,000 new jobs and attract £1.2 billion of private investment by 2030. Leading the way in this innovative

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Deputy Mayor Opens New Development of 162 Houses in Doncaster’s Armthorpe Village

Homebuyers have a new opportunity to settle in the charming village of Armthorpe, located on the outskirts of Doncaster, as 5-star house builder Persimmon unveils its latest venture – the Nutwell Grange development. The development features 162 new homes, offering an array of choices from two to five-bedroom properties. With its convenient location to both

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MP Nick Fletcher Accuses Mayors of Attempting to Silence Him Amid Doncaster Sheffield Airport Closure

A year since Peel Group initiated a strategic review leading to the closure of Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Don Valley MP Nick Fletcher has spoken out against Doncaster Mayor Ros Jones and South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard. Fletcher criticised the mayors’ handling of the airport’s closure and their reluctance to utilise their devolved powers to save

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