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A £14,000-a-year private school has apologised after a group of students posted an ‘offensive’ video bragging about how wealthy they are. Hill House in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, said the TikTok clip was ‘in bad taste’ and did not represent the ‘tone or demographic’ of the institution. The footage starts as six sixth-formers – four boys … Read more
Pedestrian sprints down rubbish-strewn track to stop ‘fly-tipper’ dumping truckload of building rubble A pedestrian filmed and chased a van suspected of fly-tipping in Doncaster The walker ran towards the white transit tipper on a remote path in Long Sandall Rubbish, including cardboard and bricks, were strewn across the green walkway By Kate Dennett For … Read more
Family’s Chow Chow-cross Teddy mauled 12-day-old boy to death while mother was on toilet and father was outside with another child, inquest hears Elon, who was just 12-days-old, was mauled to death by the dog in Doncaster Mother Abigail Ellis had been in the bathroom when the Elon was savaged Father Stephen Joynes was playing outside … Read more
Social club members ‘had Covid symptoms and were awaiting test results when they went on boozy day-trip to Doncaster races that triggered South Wales coronavirus spike’ Group from Lindsay Cons Club, Abercynon went on day out to Doncaster Races Some members had had Covid symptoms and were waiting on test results They stayed at nearby hotel … Read more
12-day-old baby boy is mauled to death by dog in Doncaster as police arrest man, 35, and woman, 27 for manslaughter A 12-day-old baby boy died after he was mauled to death by dog in Doncaster South Yorkshire Police rushed to property in the village of Woodlands on Sunday Baby boy was rushed to hospital … Read more
The Mayor of Doncaster has called for a horse racing festival to be called off as she warned allowing spectators to visit the pilot event poses a ‘major risk’. The four-day St Leger Festival at Doncaster Racecourse is due to start today as a test to see how visitors can return to sporting events. Amid … Read more
SECOND emu is on the loose in Doncaster days after 6ft bird called Ethel who spent six days evading police and RSPCA was captured near primary school A second emu has been spotted on the run just days after Ethel was recaptured Ethel, belonging to Kerry Dobson, went wondering for almost an entire week This emu … Read more
A ‘timid’ emu named Ethel is still on the run today after eluding RSPCA and police officers for more than five days. The six-foot-tall bird – normally native to Australia – fled its home last Thursday after being spooked by passers-by taking its photograph. The majestic bird has now been sighted on more than a … Read more
Yorkshire’s too hot – I’m lion down! Big cat takes it easy in the summer sun at Doncaster wildlife park The big cat was relaxing at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Doncaster, as the park celebrated World Lion Day The lion – one of six at the park – lay around in the sunshine as temperatures … Read more
Ethel the emu on the loose in Doncaster evades police for FIVE days as owner issues a heartfelt plea for the return of her ‘terrified’ pet The six-foot bird has been spotted in Newlands Park, Sprotbrough and Cusworth Authorities are yet to capture Ethel, who can run at speeds of more than 30mph Ethel’s owner … Read more