The South Yorkshire Scoop

17/10/2024

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was easily visible naked eye this evening, its long tail looked spectacular and its bright nucleus easily visible in binoculars and a telescope. If you missed it fear not, the comet should grace the evening skies for days perhaps a week or two to come. Look low towards the West after the Sun sets. Good luck!

17/10/2024

26/09/2024

Doncaster, September 19 — A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to one year after committing a staggering 19 thefts in less than a month across two One Stop shops in Balby. Jack Allchurch, who was identified as a prolific offender, stole over £2,000 worth of goods in a reckless spree that spanned ...

26/09/2024

Doncaster, UK — A major crackdown on drug trafficking in Doncaster has resulted in significant prison sentences for local dealers, with one recent case culminating in a 4-year and 9-month sentence for 30-year-old Brandon Hynes. This sentencing is part of Operation Dream Alpha, a comprehensive init...

12/09/2024

Possibility you may see by eye. Get to a dark spot with less light pollution. Look north.

12/09/2024

Do you want yo meet new people and talk about books? Join a ! We're celebrating The Reading Agency 's and today is the perfect time to join one!

https://library.doncaster.gov.uk/reading-groups

12/09/2024

Our Family History Fair is almost upon us. It has come around very quickly. Exhibitors are as follows: Barnscan Local History Group, Doncaster Archives, Doncaster Civic Trust, Doncaster Postcard Society, Doncaster Waites, Family Search, Friends of Hyde Park Cemetery, GNR, Jim Carley, Mexborough Heritage Society, The Sand House, Trolley Bus Association, Victoria Cross Trust. Top raffle prize year's free subscription to Find My Past. We have two speakers in the morning Helen Slade History of Hyde Park Cemetery, in the afternoon Chris Tapster the Falklands War. Everyone is welcome so do please come along and support us. There is something for everyone

11/09/2024

Hail the size of marbles hit Doncaster during storm

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11/09/2024

A Doncaster man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for committing a series of sexual offences, including the r**e of a child. Lee Grant, 45, of Junction Road, Stainforth, was convicted of 10 out of 11 charges, which included r**e, sexual assault, and indecent assault. Grant’s trial, which co...

10/09/2024

An urgent appeal has been launched to help restore a Doncaster Scout hut after vandals broke in, trashed the building, and even urinated on children’s art supplies. The break-in occurred at the Scout hut in Askern, where intruders caused extensive damage. They tore down ceiling insulation, ripped ...

10/09/2024

A 38-year-old woman has been arrested on charges of drunk driving and child neglect following a dramatic crash in Doncaster, where her vehicle overturned and landed on its roof. The incident occurred early Sunday evening in the village of Rossington at the junction of Grange Lane, Central Drive, and...

10/09/2024

A bungling Doncaster burglar who claimed he “found” stolen fi****ms after raiding a local store has been sentenced to nearly two years behind bars. Gavin Smedley, 37, was caught red-handed after triggering an alarm during a break-in at a Doncaster shop on March 17. Officers responded within two ...