A wonderful weekend to see Flying Scotsman in Doncaster 26 September 2023 This autumn, Flying Scotsman, the most famous steam locomotive in the world, will be returning to its birthplace of Doncaster for a special centenary visit. Tickets will be made available from Monday 2 October to visit Flying Scotsman on either Saturday 11 November or Sunday 12 November. Read article
Doncaster champions the power of kindness 15 September 2023 Doncaster launches Choose Kindness on Saturday 23rd September a city-wide movement which champions the power of kindness and celebrates the rich diversity of our local people and communities. Read article
Airport reopening plans given overwhelming support by City of Doncaster Council’s Cabinet 20 September 2023 Mayor of Doncaster Ros Jones and her Cabinet at City of Doncaster Council (CDC) have today given their unanimous support to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Read article
Local Doncaster Business Expands to Global Network 12 September 2023 Doncaster based RSM Lining Supplies Global Ltd was founded in 2003 by Managing Director Richard Davis, and in 2006 they moved to their first 200 sq. ft unit employing just 2 people. Seventeen years later, the business is now a multinational organisation employing 55 staff (mostly local) at their 35,000 sq. ft Head Office here in Doncaster. Read article
City Centre cycle way improvements move up a gear 12 September 2023 Doncaster residents and visitors will benefit from improved routes to and from the city centre after a £1.6m cash injection from South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) to boost Active Travel in the city. Read article
Local Trader given suspended prison sentence for sale of illicit vapes 7 September 2023 A local Trader has been handed an eight-month custodial sentence (suspended for 18 months) following the sale of illicit vapes at a business within the city centre. Read article
Doncaster Business Showcase 2024 provides an extra day for your business to shine 18 August 2023 The Doncaster Business Showcase returns to Doncaster Racecourse on Thursday 29 February 2024. Read article
Flying Scotsman is coming home! 8 August 2023 Flying Scotsman, the most famous steam locomotive in the world, will be returning to its birthplace of Doncaster, the city where it was built 100 years ago, for a weekend visit on 11 and 12 November. Read article
South Yorkshire celebrates gaining local visitor economy partnership status 27 July 2023 South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has welcomed the creation of the South Yorkshire Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP), a collaboration between SYMCA, Sheffield City Council, City of Doncaster Council, Rotherham MBC and Barnsley MBC to work together on shared priorities and targets to grow the local visitor economy. Read article
Revamped Mexborough section of Trail opens 27 July 2023 New surfacing helps keep walkers and cyclists moving Read article
Seven of Doncaster’s parks awarded coveted Green Flag Award 20 July 2023 In a record-breaking year, a septet of parks across the city are raising the prestigious Green Flag Award. Read article
Nature Recovery Site Moves One-step Closer in the Middle of Doncaster’s ‘Green Heart’ 19 July 2023 This week, Members of Doncaster Council’s Cabinet have taken the decision to open a ‘Habitat Bank’ on 25 hectares of farmland in the Council’s ownership near Sandall Beat Wood, on the former Red House Farm. Read article
City of Doncaster Council awarded funding to tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum on Doncaster’s streets 6 July 2023 A grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force, administered by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, will help City of Doncaster Council clean up gum and reduce gum littering. Read article
City marks over 100,000 trees planted since 2021 – with over 34,000 this season 24 May 2023 Over 34,000 trees were planted in Doncaster during the most recent tree-planting season, which took place between November 2022 and March 2023. Read article
Grand Theatre gets green light to re-open – but funding and repair works needed 7 June 2023 A feasibility study looking into the future of the Grand Theatre in Doncaster has found that the building could partly re-open over the next few years once repair works are completed. Read article
Theatre at Risk Doncaster Grand Theatre receives over £6000 as part of restorative project 14 April 2023 The Friends of Doncaster Grand Theatre have been awarded £6500 as part of a project to help remember the Grand Theatre as a working theatre. Read article
£2m funding awarded to council for active travel routes in Thorne and Moorends 9 March 2023 Doncaster Council have been awarded £2m which will be used to create and improve Active Travel routes within Thorne and Moorends. Read article
Oak Tree planted to celebrate King's visit to Doncaster last November 8 March 2023 City of Doncaster Council, alongside colleagues and community partners, planted an oak tree in the grounds of the Danum Gallery Library and Museum to celebrate the visit of His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Consort to bestow city status upon Doncaster in November 2022. Read article
Doncaster’s Day of Action wins climate award – as council urges continued community commitment throughout 2023 27 January 2023 Car share to work? Plant a tree in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II? Take a refillable water bottle into town? Read article
