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
All aboard the Covid coach: Social club members ‘had 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 … 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
Thousands of punters have headed out to the first day of St Leger Festival for the pilot horse racing event, as the mayor of Doncaster warned visiting spectators posed a ‘major risk’. Around 3,500 people are expected to attend the start of the festival at Doncaster Racecourse today, which has been earmarked as a test … 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
Vigil is held for five women murdered in Doncaster in the space of two months during lockdown A vigil was held to commemorate the five women who died in Doncaster, S Yorks. More than 300 people attended and a family gave an emotional speech Police have launched murder probe into deaths of Amanda Sedgwick, Michelle … Read more
Murder probe is launched after ‘beautiful and kind’ personal trainer, 26, died following incident at house in Doncaster Amy-Leanne Stringfellow was found critically injured at a house in Doncaster The 26-year-old mother-of-one died after she was found on Friday night Terence Papworth, 45, was arrested by officers and charged with Amy’s murder By Luke May … Read more