Darren Burke

2 days ago | doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Darren Burke

Doncaster’s four MPs have welcomed the Government’s extension of free school meals to children across the country, which will see thousands in our area qualify. Any child in England whose parents receive Universal Credit will be able to claim free school meals from September 2026, the government has said. Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the move as "a down payment on child poverty", along with other measures that have already been rolled out.

2 days ago | doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Darren Burke

All-conquering Doncaster boxing champion Terri Harper has been praised in Parliament – with a city MP calling for her recent title win to be a catalyst for girls to become sports stars. Doncaster Central Labour MP Sally Jameson sung the praises of the 28-year-old fighter during a debate in the House of Commons, coming after her recent victory over Natalie Zimmermann at the Eco Power Stadium to defend her WBO title.

2 days ago | doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Darren Burke

The countdown is on to celebrate the RSPCA’s Annual One Fun Day in Doncaster – and animal lovers and four-legged friends can join the celebrations. The RSPCA Doncaster and Rotherham Branch will be staging the gathering in Bawtry on June 14 from 11am until 4pm - and a host of events have been lined up for the day. There will be a Great British Bark Off dog show, live music, outdoor games and rides for the children, craft and pet stalls and much much more.

2 days ago | doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Darren Burke

A major road in Doncaster city centre has been sealed off this afternoon with emergency services at the scene. Bennetthorpe has been cordoned off just past the junction with Regent Square leading towards the Earl of Doncaster Hotel. Traffic is being diverted and bus services in the area are also being disrupted. It is also understood that traffic is building up on nearby Thorne Road. We have asked South Yorkshire Police and Yorkshire Ambulance Service for further details of this aftenoon’s incident.

2 days ago | doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Darren Burke

Teachers at schools across Doncaster and Yorkshire are to carry out further strikes in a protest at an academy trust's plans to extend the day for students and teachers by half an hour. The NASUWT teaching union said teachers at a number of schools run by the Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT), including several in Doncaster, were taking part in six days of action. Teachers will walk out on June 10 and 11.