Freda Williams, one of Doncaster’s most cherished residents, recently celebrated her remarkable 104th birthday amidst a joyful gathering of family and friends at Cantley Liberty House care home. Born in Wales in 1919, Freda embarked on a career as a nurse companion after completing her schooling. In 1939, she married, and the couple later began […]
Omega PLC, a leading British kitchen manufacturer, recently orchestrated a delightful lunch event for its dedicated workforce at their headquarters in Thorne. Transforming the Omega HQ into a bustling culinary hub, local food trucks tantalised employees with a delectable array of street foods, ice creams, and refreshing beverages. Embracing the warmth of the June sunshine,
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In an effort to accommodate its future growth plans, Hays, a leading provider of workforce solutions and recruitment, has inaugurated a brand new office space in Doncaster. Situated in Richmond Business Park, Lakeside, the new offices offer ample room for expansion and house a team of specialised consultants spanning various sectors, including finance, education, technology,
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According to a performance report released by Doncaster Council, Mexborough Market, which came under private ownership in 2019, experienced a significant decline in occupancy rates. The report revealed that out of the 40 trading units at the market, 14 were vacant at the end of 2022, resulting in a worrying 63 percent occupancy rate. Prior
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Do you live in Armthorpe or near and have a bike which needs repairing. Head down to the local Co Op and the bike repairman will take a look at your bike. A bike is a great way to travel around with the current prices on petrol so getting it fixed is key. He is
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Do you live in Armthorpe? Do you have anything you currently dislike, have issues with?If you answered yes to both of these then come down and speak with your village councillors on Saturday 12th November. Councillor Tim Needham has invited any local residents to their latest surgery meeting at 11am in the local library.
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This weekend is remembrance weekend and there are many services and events across the city to remember all those that have fallen. Before we get into the services we just wanted to remind you of the history and significance of the event. There is in fact two separate events, one which falls on the 11th
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Local MP Nick Fletcher has announced that next month there will be a drop in for anyone from Doncaster who needs help, support or guidance around the cost of living crisis we are currently facing. Nick Fletcher The cost-of-living support drop-in session will take place on December 9 at Rossington Miners Welfare, from 10am-1pm. The event
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Victoria Plum strikes deal with popular presenter fancied to lift glitterball Online bathroom retailer Victoria Plum, which has its headquarters here in Doncaster, has welcomed TV and radio presenter Helen Skelton as its first ever brand ambassador. The deal represents the first celebrity brand partnership for the company which has an annual turnover of £103m
So today Doncaster officially became a city. The town which can trace its history back thousands of years was granted city status as part of the Queen’s Jubilee earlier in the year. Simon and myself had been discussing the idea of creating a news site about Doncaster for a few years and when the announcement
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