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Northern trials new priority seating with clearer markings for customers

10 hours ago | doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Stephanie Bateman

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowNew priority seating for disabled, pregnant and elderly customers is being introduced on 12 Northern trains, as part of a new trial. The operator already has priority seats marked with notices, but they are sometimes used by customers who do not need them.
Mixed bag of weather for Doncaster leading to a very warm and sunny start to May

10 hours ago | doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Stephanie Bateman

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowDoncaster can expect a mixed bag of weather for the coming days but this will lead into a very warm and sunny start to May, according to the Met Office. Today a dull start should break to give a generally bright afternoon, winds remaining light but easterly, giving a cooler feel. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Doncaster takeaway handed a one food hygiene rating meaning major improvement is necessary

11 hours ago | doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Stephanie Bateman

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA Doncaster takeaway has been handed a one food hygiene rating, meaning major improvement is necessary, after an inspection last month. Efes Grill at 136 Marshland Road, Moorends, was visited on March 18 when the rating was given. Other takeaways were also visit that day and on March 19 and received the following:• Rated 4: Luciano Pizzeria, at 2 King Avenue, New Rossington; rated on March 19.
One Call Insurance donates to Cast Youth Theatre in Doncaster

11 hours ago | doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Stephanie Bateman

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowCast is delighted to announce the continued support of Doncaster-based business One Call Insurance who have donated £5,000 to help fund its thriving Youth Theatre programme.
Would-be thieves caught on video trying car door handles

11 hours ago | doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Stephanie Bateman

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowVideos of would-be thieves have been caught on video trying car door handles but, not all incidents, reported to the police. On the evening of Tuesday April 22 into the early hours of Wednesday 23rd there were videos online of someone trying car doors in and around Isle North and untidy searches within vehicles. A lot of this has been put onto social media, but not all reported to police.
Mad Headlines: Sports media fuelling mental health crisis with one in twenty words harmful, says charity Sport in Mind

1 day ago | doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Stephanie Bateman

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowSport in Mind, the UK’s leading mental health sports charity, has today launched Mad Headlines, a campaign to tackle the use of harmful language in sports media. A 12-month analysis of sports media examined 10 million words and uncovered:• Harmful mental health language appeared in 1 in every 20 words• 11% of headlines used stigmatising termsHeadlines are the biggest culprits.
Police and trading standards raid shops after reports of illicit cigarettes, oversized illegal vapes and selling to underage children

1 day ago | doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Stephanie Bateman

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowPolice and trading standards raided two shops today (Wednesday, April 23) after reports of illicit cigarettes, oversized illegal vapes and selling to underage children. Epworth Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out a joint visit with Trading Standards this afternoon at two commercial premises on Epworth High Street.
Update: Missing Liam last seen in Thorne has been found safe and well

1 day ago | doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Stephanie Bateman

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowFollowing an urgent appeal to try and locate Liam Phillipson who went missing in Thorne on Monday April 21, police have confirmed he has been found safe and well. A Humberside Police spokesman said: “Following our earlier appeal for missing person Liam. We can now confirm that Liam has now been located. Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal.”Continue Reading
Fisherman caught red-handed by Environment Agency officers when he attempted to use a cast net without permission on Thorne canal

1 day ago | doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Stephanie Bateman

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA 42-year-old man was caught red-handed by Environment Agency officers on patrol when he attempted to use a cast net without permission on a canal in South Yorkshire. At Doncaster Magistrates’ Court on 2 April 2025, Jamie Ellis, of South Drive, Middleton-on-the-Wolds, Yorkshire, admitted fishing using an unauthorised means.
Police spend two days monitoring vehicles for excessive speed

1 day ago | doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Stephanie Bateman

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowPolice have spent two days this week monitoring vehicles for excessive speed. Due to recent concerns raised around speeding along Rectory Street in Epworth, Humberside officers attended the designated 30mph zone for periods over the past two days.