Doncaster private school apologises for TikTok showing sixth form students rapping about being posh

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

South Wales social club members ‘had Covid symptoms’ on day-trip to Doncaster races

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 is mauled to death by dog in Doncaster

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

Doncaster mayor warns St Leger Festival pilot poses a ‘major risk’

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’.  Around 3,500 people are expected to attend the start of the St Leger Festival at Doncaster Racecourse today, as a test to see how visitors can … Read more

EMU runs loose in Doncaster as owner issues heartfelt plea

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 summer sun at Doncaster wildlife park 

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 heartfelt plea

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

Second-hand car lot in Doncaster goes up in flames destroying 900 vehicles

Second-hand car lot in Doncaster goes up in flames destroying 900 vehicles and leaving nothing but charred remains as astonishing pictures show scale of devastation Fire crews were called to the site in Carcroft, Doncaster, around 10pm on Friday More than 40 firefighters, along with police drone unit, worked through night The fire service has … Read more