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Saturday's Lakeside Village Surf’s Up (here soundtracked by Beach Boys Surfin' USA) event from 11am to 4pm will celebrate all things sun, sand and surf.
Shoppers will be able to enjoy a play on Lakeside Beach, ride the waves on the surf stimulator, take part in seaside craft workshop and also complete seaside treasure hunt.
Cheryl Sadler, manager of the Doncaster centre, said: “We have had such a fantastic summer of activities and that is all down to our wonderful customers who have come along and taken part in everything we have had on offer.
"It’s been a pleasure to see everyone really get into the spirit of summer and have some good old family fun.
“We hope as many people as possible will come and join us for our last event, Surf’s Up, which is set to be a really enjoyable day.”
For more information about Lakeside Village’s summer activities visit www.lakeside-village.co.uk site.
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Thousands of teenagers in Doncaster, the Dearne Valley and the Isle of Axholme have woken to up to receive their GCSE results today.
We will report the details today as they come in. And you can also take part by sending us your celebratory pictures and selfies.
Hall Cross pupils Tom Stafford, Rosie Jenkins and Charlotte Lane, all aged 16.
Email them to: editorial@doncastertoday.co.uk Tweet @DonnyFreePress or via Facebook here.
At Hall Cross Academy more students achieved A and A* grades than ever before.
In total, 57 per cent achieved A-C grades, including English and maths.
Vice Principal at the school Simon Swain said: "This year's results are extremely impressive. As a school we are delighted with how our students have done.
Hall Cross pupils Shakchyam Subedi, Sam Hodgkinson, Patrick Barter, Ali Comak and Shivani Gugi, all aged 16.
"They've developed themselves into extremely powerful learners. This is mainly due to our programme of activity that takes place in Year 7 and Year 8 in which students take part in extended curriculum time with their form tutors.
"This has developed them into extremely powerful learners that are able to tackle problems in their stride.
"This year progress in English and Maths has been far greater than national averages and we're delighted with how they've done.
"We've also had an unprecedented number of students who have achieved A and A* in all of their subjects."
Students and staff at Hungerhill School celebrate this year's results
Hall Cross pupil Shivani Gug achieved six A*s and three As.
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"I'm feeling ecstatic, it's amazing," said Shivani, of Holyrood Road, Town Moor.
The 16-year-old continued: "I tried really hard. I'm really happy with all of the effort I put in, and with all of the help I got from the wonderful teachers here.
"I'm going to celebrate by going to my friend's party."
De Warenne Academy is also celebrating record-breaking GCSE results today.
GCSE English and Maths results are the best the school has ever achieved, with 61 per cent achieving a C grade or above in both subjects, an increase of over 18 per cent.
The percentage of our students gaining five A*-Cs including English and Maths at GCSE has also dramatically improved, by 14 per cent on last year.
Executive Principal, Gareth Mason said “These excellent GCSE results build on our record A level results last week.
"I am delighted that more students are making such fantastic progress.
"It is testament to the hard work of our students and staff that so many have today received the results they hoped for.
"We are looking forward to welcoming many of our students back to our sixth form for the next step of their exciting academic journey.
Paul Tarn CEO of SPTA said “I am delighted with the significant improvement in outcomes for young people and the community the academy serves and would like to pay tribute to the leadership of the Executive Principal, Gareth Mason, who has been instrumental in working with staff and students to drive up standards“.
Balby Carr Community Academy saw the number of students gaining the higher grades A* to B rise this year as a result of some outstanding individual performances.
They included Jake Harris (4A*, 5A, 1B) and Katy Burton, (1A*, 4A, 4B, 1C).
Head teacher John Innes said: “I’d like to congratulate all those who have achieved top results.
“Overall, we had hoped to do better but it was pleasing to see we also improved numbers achieving
A* to C in both English and maths, up to 43 per cent.”
Sixty-three per cent of students at Trinity Academy achieved the benchmark five A*-C grades including English and mathematics, which is an increase of eight per cent on last year.
Nearly three quarters of students achieved a C or better in mathematics (72 per cent) and eighty per cent of students gained a C or better in English, amounting to two thirds of the cohort achieving a C or higher in both English and mathematics.
The school's top students, all of whom are joining the academy’s Sixth Form next month, are:
- Jack Parkinson – ten A*s
- Gemma Powell – nine A*s
- Francesca Middleton – eight A*s and two As
- Bartosz Swedziol – six A*s and four As
Principal David Page said: “We are very encouraged by today’s GCSE results which demonstrate the amount of hard work that staff and students have put into the last two years.
"They show that teaching at Trinity Academy is stronger and making a serious impact on the achievement and progress of students.”
Serlby Park pupils achieved the school's best GCSE results yet with 66 per cent achieving 5A*- C including Maths and English, an increase of 15 per cent on last year.
Lady Christine Edwards: “Staff and pupils have worked extremely hard to achieve these results. We have had a couple of years when our maths results have interfered with the overall
achievement but with the new maths team appointed this year, things have definitely changed for the better.
"75 per cent of our pupils achieved A* to C in Maths and 82% achieved the same in English. We are very proud of them and they deserve this success.
"Serlby is a very special school with excellent, committed staff, supportive parents and pupils who really want to do well. They are motivated to achieve making me proud of our success.
"These results are testament to the way we operate at Serlby as an academy. This is a lovely way to end my career and I hope that the same outcomes or better are repeated for
many years to come”.
At Hungerhill School more than 76 per cent of students achieved the gold standard of 5 or more A*-C GCSE grades including English and maths.
Results in core subjects are impressive with 98 per cent of students making at least expected progress in English and 81 per cent in maths; the national average in 2015 for expected progress in English was 69 per cent and 66 per cent in maths.
Headteacher, Helen Redford-Hernandez, said: “These are an exceptional set of results. I want to thank everyone for their hard work and commitment which has helped secure some of
the best results the school has ever had; this is in spite of all the recent educational reforms and the greater emphasis on linear exams.
"The expertise we have in our school community, support from parents and carers, governors, dedicated teachers and the determination of our students, have all contributed to giving our
young people the best start to their future.
"The results are indeed a testament to the schoo's ambition and strength in delivering the highest of educational standards.
There were some outstanding performances from individual students; the following achieved 10 or more A*/A grades:
- Madison Burns
- Natasha Maddison
- Jessica Taylor
- Eleanor Beeney
- Amy Booth
- Reiss Clifford
- Eleanor Stokes
- Brooke Duffield
- Chloe Day
- Abigail Deakes
- Bethany Mitchell
- Alesia Fiddler
- Jessica Oliver
- Olivia Blackham
At Rossington All Saints Academy 'record levels' of progress were achieved this year.
A spokesman for the school said students exceeded expected progress in the core subjects of English and Maths, whilst the Sciences, MFL and Humanities, alongside other option subjects achieved record results.
Jamie Lawler, Principal at Rossington All Saints said: "Record levels of students exceeding expected progress were also achieved in these subjects placing the academy above the national average.
"Furthermore, results continued to maintain record outcomes when compared to the former accountability measures with 60% achieving 5 A* - C grades (including English and Maths), with predicted positive outcomes expected in the new accountability measures to be released by the DfE in the autumn."
At Outwood Academy, 61 per cent of students achieved the GCSE gold standard.
Sir Michael Wilkins, Academy Principal and Chief Executive of Outwood Grange Academies Trust said: "Our students have achieved excellent results with 61 per cent of
students achieving a C grade or above in English and Mathematics and almost 20 per cent of students achieving 3 or more A/A* grades.
"It is testament to the hard work of all students, their families, staff, the trust board and governors at Outwood Academy Adwick that we have yet again performed so well.
"I would like to praise the work of the Principal Carolyn Blundell in helping these students gain these life changing results.”
At the Axholme Academy, Crowle, an 80 per cent of students gained an A* - C grade in maths and 71 per cent in English.
70 per cent of students gained an A* - C in both English and maths a 6 per cent increase on 2016.
Outstanding individual performers include Megan Arrowsmith 5 A* grades and 3 A's, Thomas Arrand 4 A* grades, 2 A's and 2 B's,
Laura Cowlbeck 8 A* and 1 A's, Charlotte Smith 4 A* and 4 A's.
The South Axholme Academy also celebrated its best results year to date.
Among the best achievers were:
- James Bannister: 11 A* grades
- Bronwen Kershaw: 5 A's and 2A* grades
- Scott Ewan: 6 A* and 5 A grades
Commenting on this year's results Cllr Nuala Fennelly, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools, said: “Congratulations goes to all of our students who received their GCSE results today. All their hard work and hours spent studying has paid off.
And at Armthorpe Academy a record 59 per cent achieved the national exam benchmark.
Headteacher Andy Cope said: “I’m very pleased by this year’s results.
“It’s a good indication of the progress being made at the academy, there’s still a lot more work to do, but we’re heading in the right direction.”
“We must also acknowledge the school staff and governors, parents and carers for the support they have provided. We wish the young people the very best for whatever the future may bring them.”
Nationally, GCSE results have fallen dramatically across the board, with the proportion who gained a C grade or above dropping by an unprecedented 2.1 percentage points compared with last year – including a sharp decline in the numbers gaining a C or above in English.
The falls are due in large part to new government policies that force 17-year-olds who got a D or lower in English or maths last year to resit those exams, meaning more students overall were sitting the tests.
But some of the fall is unexplained. Of pupils taking their exams in year 11, the normal GCSE year, the proportion gaining A*-C grades was down by 1.3 percentage points. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/video-doncaster-dearne-and-isle-of-axholme-gcse-results-day-2016-1-8087662 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/58ef3ea6741de03e07dcbc6fbf9a040882dcc0a5d8443c775831f2b35d500575.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T10:48:09 | null | 2016-08-31T10:14:59 | Anything could happen today with the summer transfer window closing tonight. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball-rumours-united-deadline-day-deal-anger-over-schweinsteiger-luiz-chelsea-return-eagles-and-cherries-chase-england-star-1-8097362.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8097361.1472634877!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FOOTBALL RUMOURS: United deadline day deal? Anger over Schweinsteiger, Luiz Chelsea return? Eagles and Cherries chase England star | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Anything could happen today with the summer transfer window closing tonight.
Premier League clubs have already broken all known spending records for this summer’s transfer window with 12 clubs setting new transfer records for single deals, benefiting from the new £5.1bn television deal.
Arsenal’s £52m double signing of Lucas Perez and Shkodran Mustafi pushed top-flight summer transfer window spending close to the £1bn mark.
It has already surpassed the previous high of £870m set last year.
Here are the rumours floating around on deadline day . . . .
Monaco defender Fabinho could be a ‘left field’ arrival at Manchester United on deadline day, according to the M.E.N.’s Stuart Mathieson. “He’s one I wouldn’t rule out at all,” Stuart said at the M.E.N.’s live football event in Manchester on Tuesday night. The 22-year-old was interesting United a year ago but a move for the right-back failed to materialise. Despite Louis van Gaal’s departure, reports have suggested Fabinho could still move to Manchester.
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Jose Mourinho is furious with Bastian Schweinsteiger over the German’s refusal to leave Manchester United, according to reports. The midfielder has been told he won’t be part of Mourinho’s plans this season. But Schweinsteiger is happy to see out the remaining two years of his contract even if it means not playing. Reports earlier today claimed Sporting Lisbon had made an offer to bring him to Portugal. (Daily Express).
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Chelsea have made a surprise £32million move to bring David Luiz back to Stamford Bridge. The Brazil defender left for Paris Saint-Germain in June 2014 for £50million, a world record fee for a defender, but is ready to return to west London. (Daily Mail).
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Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is set to join Crystal Palace or Bournemouth for the rest of the season so he can play regular first-team football. The 24-year-old met Palace manager Alan Pardew and Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe for talks on Tuesday. He played six times for England over the summer - including three games at Euro 2016 - but was not named in Sam Allardyce’s first squad this week. (BBC Sport).
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Tottenham have made a bid for Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko, according to Sky sources. The 27-year-old attacking-midfielder has wanted to leave the Magpies all summer after a successful Euro 2016 campaign with France. It is understood the offer is £16m, but Newcastle have reportedly been asking for as much as £30m for the player in recent weeks. (Sky Sports).
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Real Madrid star Isco wants a move to Tottenham, according to reports. It’s suggested north London is the midfielder’s preferred destination if he’s forced to leave the La Liga giants. A reporter at Spanish media outlet El Chiringuito of Mega said: “Isco’s situation at Real Madrid cannot continue. If he left his first choice would be to Tottenham.” (Daily Star).
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Burnley are poised to seal a deal worth in excess of £10million for Derby County midfielder Jeff Hendrick. The transfer would represent a club record fee for Burnley, topping the £8m cost of bringing Steven Defour to the club. Hendrick, the Republic of Ireland international, impressed for his country at Euro 2016 and Sean Dyche has been in pursuit all summer, originally opening with a £3m offer. (Daily Mail).
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] | 2016-08-26T13:04:56 | null | 2016-08-23T10:54:35 | TIM BRESNAN claimed only the eighth five-wicket haul of his first-class career as champions Yorkshire closed in on victory against Notts at Scarborough. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fyorkshire-v-nottinghamshire-day-four-lunch-tim-bresnan-strikes-to-put-white-rose-on-verge-of-victory-1-8083613.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8090940.1472215279!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Yorkshire v Nottinghamshire (day four, lunch): Tim Bresnan strikes to put White Rose on verge of victory | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | TIM BRESNAN claimed only the eighth five-wicket haul of his first-class career as champions Yorkshire closed in on victory against Notts at Scarborough.
The former England pace bowler has 5-36 as Notts reached lunch on 129-6 on day four, trailing by 323.
Bresnan bowled the first eight overs of the morning from the Trafalgar Square end, and he took 3-9 in the space of 31 balls after capturing his first two wickets the previous evening.
Brendan Taylor has batted through the session to advance from three to 37, with Brett Hutton (20) also unbeaten at the break.
In sunny conditions at North Marine Road, where Yorkshire brought over their “Blotter” from Headingley to dry the outfield after overnight rain, Notts lost a wicket to the day’s fourth ball when Bresnan had Tom Moores caught at second slip by Adam Lyth.
Moores had not added to his overnight score of 41, and Notts slipped to 77-5 when Bresnan had Samit Patel caught behind for five.
Tim Bresnan celebrates the wicket of Nottinghamshire's Jake Libby at Scarborough on day three. Picture: Dave Williams
Patel briefly stood his ground in echoes of Michael Lumb’s dismissal on the third evening, when he, too, had been given out caught behind by umpire Neil Mallender.
Bresnan then bagged his fifth wicket when he had Chris Read caught at fourth slip by Jake Lehmann for one, leaving the visitors 83-6.
But Notts dug in as Taylor and Hutton battled for 80 minutes before the break in front of a 2,500 crowd. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/cricket/yorkshire-v-nottinghamshire-day-four-lunch-tim-bresnan-strikes-to-put-white-rose-on-verge-of-victory-1-8083613 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/c76f201cdb8372a40a8ebc613371d58b4cb6cdaa974de10128a422e6bcbedf02.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T12:46:54 | null | 2016-08-30T10:57:57 | A South Yorkshire motorway has re-opened again after two earlier crashes. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-traffic-moving-on-south-yorkshire-motorway-again-after-earlier-crashes-1-8095464.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8095535.1472559756!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Latest: Traffic moving on South Yorkshire motorway again after earlier crashes | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | A South Yorkshire motorway has re-opened again after two earlier crashes.
An air ambulance landed on the A1(M) earlier today after a collision on the northbound stretch between J36 for Warmsworth and J35 for the M18.
The northbound stretch was closed and there were four miles of slow traffic on the approach to J35.
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There was also a second collision - involving a lorry and a motorbike - on the southbound carriageway between J37 for Marr and J36 for Warmsworth.
Highways England said traffic is now moving in both directions, but motorists have been urged to allow extra time for their journeys until the build up of traffic eases.
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Send us all your messages of congratulations, celebration photos and videos. Simply email copydesk.southyorks@jpress.co.uk and we'll do the rest.
See also our support coverage advising options for those who didn't make the grade.
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Nationally there was a small increase in the proportion of A* grades in English up 0.2 percentage.
The gender gap in exam results increased slightly, by 0.5%, with 71.3% of girls’ entries awarded at least C grade compared with 62.4% of boys’.
Female students also outperformed male classmates in achieving very top grades with 7.9% getting an A* compared with 5%.
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[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:41 | null | 2016-08-25T13:49:48 | A keen cyclist who was inspired by Team GB’s ‘golden generation’ has won a medal of his own after cycling the equivalent distance from the UK to Rio. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fdoncaster-project-manager-s-epic-ride-to-rio-1-8088481.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8066262.1472206830!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster project manager’s epic ‘ride to Rio’ | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | A keen cyclist who was inspired by Team GB’s ‘golden generation’ has won a medal of his own after cycling the equivalent distance from the UK to Rio.
Jason Mullarkey, a project manager at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, bagged himself the bronze in the ‘Race to Rio’, a national workplace initiative to get NHS employees active.
The challenge, in which 46 NHS organisations took part in, required staff to log exercise with the aim of covering enough miles to cover the distance from the UK to Rio before the start of the Olympic Games.
Jason covered nearly 5, 300km to finish third place out of a total of nearly 2, 500 competitors nationwide, logging 830 hours of exercise over three months.
He said: “I usually train twice a day doing a mix of running and cycling. When I don’t have much time I do a circuit out on the roads where I live or on an indoor bike.
“The best sessions from the challenge were the early morning runs I did around Rome. You can never tire when there’s so much to see in the ancient city.”
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust also managed to finish the race in third place on the organisation leader board. Members of the team racked up 52, 873 km in total which roughly amounts to 9, 000, 000 calories burnt and 37, 000 hours of activity.
Helen Houghton, health and wellbeing lead for the trust, said: “I’m so proud of the effort that Team DBH and, individually, Jason put into this challenge, especially in the last few weeks to bag two bronze medals.” | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/doncaster-project-manager-s-epic-ride-to-rio-1-8088481 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/361c640e905eb626f108df6af4589e2c4b45b21b7b76cdd6343e9a5db0b244ed.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T10:46:59 | null | 2016-08-31T11:04:15 | South Yorkshire grandparents want to spend more quality time with their families as it is revealed more than two thirds only get to see their loved ones once a year or on special occasions. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fgeneration-gain-grand-idea-to-help-all-family-enjoy-jollies-1-8097555.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8097553.1472638178!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GENERATION GAIN: Grand idea to help all family enjoy jollies | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | South Yorkshire grandparents want to spend more quality time with their families as it is revealed more than two thirds only get to see their loved ones once a year or on special occasions.
Because more than three quarters (79 per cent) of grandmothers and fathers across our area want to take a break with clan members, special 3G getaways have now been launched in response to that demand. Superbreak's Grand New Collection caters for just such family dynamics.
Rising demand for multi-generational holidays prompted the short break specialist to introduce portfolio of holidays perfect for entire family to enjoy.
With short breaks to popular destinations home and away, including tickets to favourite family attractions and proximity to beaches and sightseeing opportunities, the collection aims to address factors chosen by grandparents considering a trip with grandkids.
According to the company's new research, more than a third (37 per cent) of grandparents across the region say spending more quality time with their families is top priority with more than three quarters (79 per cent) wanting to holiday with their family to maximise time spent together and create special memories.
In the survey of more than 1,000 grandparents across South Yorkshire and rest of the UK, as many as 85 per cent say time they do have with their grandchildren is usually spent helping busy parents with important childcare duties yet 61 per cent remain unhappy with current level of input because they want to do more all together.
When asked to describe the role of a grandparent within the family, most (35 per cent) said ‘generous’ with the purpose of being there to treat and spoil their grandkids whenever they can.
Superbreak's Jacquie Fisher said: “As families move further apart and our busy lives take over, it is sometimes hard to spend as much quality time with our loved ones as we would like.
"That’s why we wanted to create a unique collection of getaways that are perfect for the whole family to enjoy together. Our new collection is designed to provide plenty of inspiration to keep everyone entertained.”
For further information and 3G holiday ideas visit http://www.superbreak.com/social/3g-breaks-collection/ site. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/generation-gain-grand-idea-to-help-all-family-enjoy-jollies-1-8097555 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/1a677b7a8f3406ba6938c5cfc5627f188fa7f11972c3d3da786558d8c1d4e114.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:08:41 | null | 2016-08-25T11:07:20 | A mum has lost nearly six stones and is now using her weight loss success to inspire the community to lead a healthier lifestyle by becoming a Weight Watchers Leader | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fmum-who-couldn-t-fit-down-a-slide-loses-weight-and-gains-new-career-1-8087740.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8087737.1472205624!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Mum who couldn’t fit down a slide loses weight and gains new career | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | A mum has lost nearly six stones and is now using her weight loss success to inspire the community to lead a healthier lifestyle by becoming a Weight Watchers Leader
Caron Hare, 28, first decided to lose weight when she struggled to play with her children and relied on her asthma pump every day.
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“I had always struggled with my weight and then when I had my children I found it hard to lose the baby weight, I was so busy with the kids and their lives, the rest of the family and work, that I never seemed to have time to look after myself as well, my asthma took a turn for the worse and after a hospital visit I found myself relying on my pump several times a days,” she said.
“Over the years, my weight kept creeping up and I tried a number of times to lose it, without much success. But it was a trip to the local park that was the turning point for me. I spent most of the time watching the kids have fun, I was too uncomfortable and felt that if I did try to take part, everyone would be looking at me and making comments. It was horrible hearing my daughter ask me to go down the slide with her knowing I properly wouldn’t fit.”
With that moment as her motivation, Caron walked into her local Weight Watchers meeting.
“I was really nervous at first, not sure what to expect, but I needn’t have worried. The leader was so welcoming and the other members were really supportive too, we were all in it together. Over the weeks, following the Weight Watchers plan taught me how making small changes can make a big difference – I learnt how to control my portions and make smarter food choices, it also helped me to kick my bad habits such as snacking on junk food when bored. It was so flexible too, I could fit it around my life and the weight kept coming off. I gained more energy, and I loved being able to buy new clothes in smaller sizes! I was a size 20 and now I am a 10. More importantly, it has helped me to change my relationship with food, and I know I will never go back to my old ways.”
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Now Caron is able to join in with the kids on family activities, has just ran her first 5k race for life and hasn’t taken her asthma pump in months.
Caron was so thrilled with her weight loss success and new healthy lifestyle that she wanted to inspire others Caron trained to become a Weight Watchers Leader and has now taken over the Hatfield Woodhouse meeting.
“Honestly, if I can do it, anyone can. I know what it feels like to be unhappy with your health and shape, and I know all the reasons you feel like you can’t do anything about it – but I’ve found a way to turn that around, and so will you.”
To find out more about the new Weight Watchers meeting at Methodist Church, Main street, Hatfield Woodhouse on Tuesdays at 5.30pm and St Peter’s Church in Askern at 6pm, call or message Caron Hare on 07477003434 or visit www.weightwatchers.co.uk.
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] | 2016-08-30T12:48:38 | null | 2016-08-30T12:37:00 | Classic examples of | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fthe-uk-s-greatest-driving-songs-1-8095758.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8095757.1472557116!/image/image.jpg | en | null | The UK’s greatest driving songs | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Classic examples of 'Dad Rock' - Born to Be Wild, Bohemian Rhapsody and Highway To Hell - dominate a top 40 chart of the UK's favourite songs for the open road.
Steppenwolf's rousing single Born to Be Wild - which was released in 1968 and coined the phrase 'heavy metal' - was the nation's number one choice.
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, which stayed at the number one spot for nine weeks in 1975/76, was runner-up.
And the Beach Boys' surf tune I Get Around took the third spot in a poll of 2,000 UK adults by National Express.
The top 10 was completed by I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) by the Proclaimers, Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen, Highway to Hell by AC/DC, Take It Easy by the Eagles, Thin Lizzy's The Boys Are Back In Town, Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd and I Drove All Night by Cyndi Lauper.
A spokeswoman for National Express, who commissioned the research to inspire people looking to explore Britain and beyond this summer, said: "There are few things more exhilarating than the open road and our poll shows it's the classic hits that get people fired up.
"It's interesting to see so many American rock greats, such as The Eagles and Bruce Springsteen, are continuing to provide the soundtrack to the Great British roads".
Top 40 Songs for the Road
1. Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf
2. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
3. I Get Around - Beach Boys
4. I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers
5. Born To Run - Bruce Springsteen
6. Highway To Hell - AC/DC
7. Take It Easy - Eagles
8. The Boys Are Back In Town - Thin Lizzy
9. Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
10. I Drove All Night - Cyndi Lauper
11. Mr Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra
12. Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
13. Hotel California - Eagles
14. Ace Of Spades - Motorhead
15. Here I Go Again - Whitesnake
16. I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
17. Road To Nowhere - Talking Heads
18. Paradise City - Guns 'n' Roses
19. On the Road Again - Willie Nelson
20. Drive My Car - The Beatles
21. America - Simon and Garfunkel
22. Where The Streets Have No Name - U2
23. Roar - Katy Perry
24. The Passenger - Iggy Pop
25. Get Lucky - Daft Punk
26. Little Red Corvette - Prince
27. Radar Love - Golden Earring
28. Shut Up and Drive - Rihanna
29. Heart of Gold - Neil Young
30. Green Onions - Booker T. and the M.G.'s
31. Pompeii - Bastille
32. Scar Tissue - Red Hot Chili Peppers
33. R U Mine? - Arctic Monkeys
34. Stronger - Kanye West
35. Hundred Mile High City - Ocean Colour Scene
36. Rock You Like A Hurricane - Scorpions
37. Midnight City - M83
38. Let Me Ride - Dr. Dre
39. Roadrunner - Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers
40. Low Rider - War | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/the-uk-s-greatest-driving-songs-1-8095758 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/74b6b18c037428111c3916d19261e8a92771f02afe5b339262dc4b5f6d86c597.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:07:51 | null | 2016-08-21T19:23:29 | Injury-hit Doncaster staged a magnificent comeback to beat Keighley Cougars 26-24 in a thrilling League One Super 8s clash at the Keepmoat Stadium. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fdoncaster-rlfc-26-keighley-cougars-24-dons-one-win-away-from-play-offs-1-8081081.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8081080.1471803800!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster RLFC 26 Keighley Cougars 24: Dons one win away from play-offs | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Injury-hit Doncaster staged a magnificent comeback to beat Keighley Cougars 26-24 in a thrilling League One Super 8s clash at the Keepmoat Stadium.
With York City Knights losing at home to Hunslet, the Dons climbed into fourth place knowing that one win from their last three games would be enough to secure them a play-off spot.
But the club’s play-off bid looked like going down to the wire when they trailed 24-12 midway through the second half and showing few signs of being capable of mounting any sort of challenge to a Keighley side who were in a do-or-die situation coming into the game.
But they managed to conjure up two converted tries to level the scores and after both teams had failed with drop goal attempts, full-back Tom Carr won the game with a pressure penalty kick three minutes from time.
The Dons started brightly and took an early lead when stand-off Jordan Howden put Brad Nicholson over from close range for a fifth-minute try converted by Carr.
Connor Scott did well to nail hooker James Feather after he had broken clear inside the Doncaster half but quick hands from the resulting play-the-ball saw second-rower Charlie Martin cross out wide and Danny Lawton levelled the scores when adding the extras.
Cougars showed their teeth again on 19 minutes when winger Andy Gabrial squeezed in at the corner after some snappy handling in the Doncaster 20.
Lawton missed the resulting conversion but made amends three minutes later when kicking a penalty.
The Dons regained the momentum and drew level on 28 minutes when winger Louis Sheriff had the simple job of touching down in the corner from Howden’s clever kick and the ever-reliable Carr converted from touch to make it 12-12.
Keighley returned to the attack and stand-off Adam Brook almost dummied his way over.
They were not to be denied, however, and grabbed an 18-12 interval lead they probably deserved when full-back Ritchie Hawkyard scored out wide from close range for on 39 minutes and Lawton again converted.
Hawkyard went close to a second ten minutes after the restart, just failing to ground the ball from a kick before it ran dead.
When Aaron Ollett touched down from close range for another converted try the writing looked to be on the wall for the home side.
With Keighley well on top it probably would have been but for some dogged defence and the fact that the visitors missed two shots at goal during spells of sustained pressure.
Prop Mark Castle, virtually impossible to stop so close to the line in full flight, threw the Dons a lifeline with a 68th minute try Carr converted to reduce the deficit to six points.
The Dons were level two minutes later when Australian scrum-half Jordie Hedges – finally playing in front of his parents for the first time in the British game - shot over from close range for a try in his first game for six weeks.
Dons: Carr, Foggin-Johnson, Jones-Bishop, Doherty, Sheriff, Howden, Hedges, Castle, Kesik, Scott, Walton, B Nicholson, Milton. Subs: Cross, Paleaaesina, Pickets-O’Donnell, M Welham. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/local-sport/doncaster-rlfc-26-keighley-cougars-24-dons-one-win-away-from-play-offs-1-8081081 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/55ac4687cf466babd925d6ed76acbe6ceef45dc2365283345b0716fedbcfc343.json |
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The spectacular showcase will see return of hugely popular and long-time fair favourites The Red Arrows, whose display last year is flashbacked here.
Those magnificent men in their flying machines will be joined by variety of family-friendly acts. The Imps Motorcycle Display Team will be putting on a spectacular show of billowing fire jumps and motorcycle routines for the Chatsworth crowd for the first time in a decade, and CJ’s Birds of Prey are back with their awe-inspiring falconry display, one of the most popular in the UK.
CHATSWORTH FAIR THEN & NOW: http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/chatsworth-country-fair-then-and-now-after-35-years-1-8066961
Food lovers will be spoilt for choice with the Cookery Theatre hosting some of the country’s finest chefs across the weekend, including ‘The Great British Bake Off’ judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. Other activities on offer, ranging from vintage vehicle displays to hundreds of trade stands, will ensure there is something for everyone to enjoy.
With just over a week until Chatsworth opens its gates for the September 2 to 4 event, here’s a round-up of all the important information you need to know:
Up, up and away
What time do gates open to the public?
Public entry to Chatsworth Country Fair is from 9am each day.
What time is the Opening Ceremony?
The Opening Ceremony will take place at noon on each day of the fair.
Hounds unleashed
What time is the Closing Ceremony?
The Closing Ceremony will take place at 6pm on Friday, 6:20pm on Saturday and 6:55pm on Sunday.
When can I see the Red Arrows?
The Red Arrows will be performing at 3:35pm on Friday and 6pm on the Sunday of the fair. There will be no performance on Saturday.
Bullseye
When can I see the Cookery Demonstrations?
Cookery demonstrations will be taking place in the AGA Rangemaster Cookery Theatre from 9:45am to 5:15pm on Friday, 10am to 5pm on Saturday, and 9:45am to 5:30pm on Sunday.
What time do the gates open?
The gates will open at 9am on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the fair.
Can I pay on the gate?
Single day tickets will be available each day of the fair on the gate for £25. Two Day and Three Day tickets are available exclusively on our website.
Does my child need a ticket?
No, if your child/children are 14 years old and under, they gain free entry and do not require a ticket.
Are dogs allowed onsite?
Dogs are welcome into the fair as long as they are on a lead.
What disabled parking/access is available?
For disabled parking it is essential that you enter the park only via Heathy Lea, Golden Gates or The Bridge – please see website for showground map. For hiring a scooter or wheelchair (limited numbers), please visit www.mobilityhire4you.com or contact our Events Team on 01353 653752.
For more information, visit www.chatsworthcountryfair.co.uk site.
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] | 2016-08-29T08:48:17 | null | 2016-08-28T19:44:12 | Yorkshire | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fvideo-sheffield-s-the-sherlocks-camp-in-mud-with-fans-after-wowing-leeds-festival-1-8093618.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8093613.1472410116!/image/image.jpg | en | null | VIDEO: Sheffield's The Sherlocks camp in mud with fans after wowing Leeds Festival | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
Yorkshire's latest Radio 1 stars The Sherlocks had a muddy great time at Leeds Festival - they drew a crowd of more than 6,000 fans then camped out with them.
The Sheffield indie four piece turned down a five star hotel and proved they are a real band of the people.
After packing out the Festival Republic stage they decided to pitched a tent in one of the muddy camp sites.
Frontan Kiaran Crook, aged 20, revealed: "We played our set then decided to camp through the night. We had an option to go into a five star hotel, with a jacuzzi and everything, but we decided to camp.
"We just love it."
He then joked: "We ended up camping next to the Red Hot Chili Peppers- I could hear Anthony snoring.
"But no, seriously, we love it. We love a bit of mud. We just thought, we might as well have the full festival experience."
Melvin Benn, Reading and Leeds Festival boss, said: "I didn't know The Sherlocks went and pitched up in the camp site. It doesn't surprise me. It's what my kids do. They want to be in the public camp site. Anybody who thinks the VIP area is the place to be, I can tell you it's a bit more boring."
Other Yorkshire bands who played at Leeds over the weekend included Sheffield's The Wired, Liberty Ship, Bang Bang Romeo, Leeds band Dusk, Fighting Caravans, York based Faux Pas and many more.
The Sherlocks, also featuring Kiaran's brother, drummer Brandon, 23, guitarist Josh Davidson, 22, and his brother and bassist Andy, 17, recently played the biggest music festival in the world, SXSW in Austin, Texas.
The Sherlocks played to over 6,000 people then camped out with fans in muddy fields at Leeds Festival.
They also played at Reading Festival at the weekend but said Leeds, their Yorkshire homecoming, was the highlight of their year.
Kiaran added: "Leeds Festival is really important to us. It's given us a chance to pick up new fans. We had a blast. The tent was packed. It exceeded what we thought it would be.We're going on tour next month, starting in Brighton and finishing in Stockton, with a sold out gig in Leeds.
"It would be nice to do the NME/Radio 1 stage next year, I think that's where we are heading."
Brandon added: "We are at home when playing Leeds festival. Now we need to get an album out while we've got momentum behind us."
The Sherlocks, who will record their debut album later this year, begin a 16-date UK headline tour later this week, including a sold out show at The Wardrobe in Leeds, on Tuesday, September 20.
The Sherlocks at Leeds Festival
For full dates and tickets visit thesherlocksmusic.co.uk
The Sherlocks on stage at Leeds Festival
Reading and Leeds Festival boss Melvin Benn
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] | 2016-08-30T12:48:37 | null | 2016-08-30T11:57:37 | The folk-crossover guitarist was born in County Down, Northern Ireland. He was just nine years old when he got his first guitar. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fthings-to-do%2Firish-singer-songwriter-kieran-goss-roots-music-club-doncaster-1-8095629.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8095628.1472554638!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Irish singer songwriter Kieran Goss, Roots Music Club, Doncaster | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | The folk-crossover guitarist was born in County Down, Northern Ireland. He was just nine years old when he got his first guitar.
Growing up in a big family with diverse musical tastes meant that early on he was hearing the music of Johnny, Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Frank Sinatra and the Rolling Stones.
These varied influences fermented into the brew that gives Kieran his own unique sound.
Kieran supported Elvis Costello, and Joe Jackson while studying law, then recorded his first album, Brand New Star, in 1989.
He found success with several subsequent albums as well.
His single, Out of My Head, was the second most played song on Irish radio in 1998 and has been Kieran’s biggest hit so far, showcasing his warm voice full of understated emotion.
The performer’s eighth album, I’ll be Seeing You, is full of beautifully crafted songs with judicious use of harmony vocals.
He writes from his heart, not afraid to “dig deep into how we process life, how we play the cards we’re dealt”.
Country music legend Don Williams said Kieran has an “amazing ability to reach out to his audience and connect with them in a very special way.”
Support comes from folk-rock musician James J Turner, whose 2012 album How Could We Be Wrong? won him a host of new fans.
The Roots Music Club is in the Ukrainian Centre, 48 Beckett Road, DN2 4AD on Friday at 7.30pm. Tickets on the door or in advance from We got tickets | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/things-to-do/irish-singer-songwriter-kieran-goss-roots-music-club-doncaster-1-8095629 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/5b4307a12cb06eb70c5dd78bfb0d2bc5d8c7089593c4e0aadfcc3aed6597acd3.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T10:46:08 | null | 2016-08-27T09:39:29 | The emergency services have been called out to a two vehicle accident in the Isle of Axholme | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Femergency-services-attend-isle-of-axholme-accident-1-8092173.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8092172.1472287233!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Emergency services attend Isle of Axholme accident | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | The emergency services have been called out to a two vehicle accident in the Isle of Axholme
The accident took place at Doncaster Road in Idle Bank, Westwoodside at around 9.38am yesterday morning.
The fire, police and ambulance services were sent to the collision.
A spokesman for Humberside Fire and Rescue said: "All persons self released prior to fire service arrival.
"Vehicles made safe by crews. Incident left with Ambulance Service and Police." | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/emergency-services-attend-isle-of-axholme-accident-1-8092173 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/6c42225a1598a37c9d0a0d4f4306e4f70ba4e47e240e8c9939f571abf09b53f0.json |
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"Darren Burke",
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] | 2016-08-26T12:50:28 | null | 2016-08-26T12:42:32 | Police are seeking witnesses to a road accident in which a 78-year-old man died. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fwitnesses-sought-to-road-accident-in-which-78-year-old-man-died-1-8090763.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8090762.1472211849!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Witnesses sought to road accident in which 78-year-old man died | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Police are seeking witnesses to a road accident in which a 78-year-old man died.
At about 6.30pm on Sunday 7 August, a red Vauxhall Corsa and a black BMW were involved in a collision in Dinnington Road, at the junction with Hoades Avenue, Woodsetts, Rotherham.
The 78-year-old man driving the Corsa was taken to hospital with what were believed to be serious injuries. He sadly died in hospital on Saturday 13 August.
A 76-year-old woman, who was a passenger in the Corsa, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The driver of the BMW was not injured.
As their enquiries into the incident continue, officers are now asking for anyone who was in the area and who saw the red Corsa prior to the collision to contact them.
Police are also keen to hear from anyone who may have possible dashcam footage of the incident.
Do you have any information that could assist officers with their enquiries? If you can help, please call 101 quoting incident number 958 of 7 August or email enquiries@southyorks.pnn.police.uk | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/witnesses-sought-to-road-accident-in-which-78-year-old-man-died-1-8090763 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/2dc3aa0a63b6e5ecd116de7fc849dee3c733efd83c7a6c63d11c0cbd2a4c3632.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:05:18 | null | 2016-08-22T14:34:14 | Doncaster Knights maintained their 100 per cent record against international opposition when beating Canada 20-16 at windswept Castle Park. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Freport-doncaster-knights-20-canada-16-1-8082377.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8082376.1471872960!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Report: Doncaster Knights 20 Canada 16 | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Doncaster Knights maintained their 100 per cent record against international opposition when beating Canada 20-16 at windswept Castle Park.
The Championship club, who beat Holland in a little-remembered friendly at the same venue in the 1970s, were always ahead but could never afford to relax against the Canucks in the first game of their three-match tour.
With Dougie Flockhart pulling out with a slight niggle, full-back Paul Jarvis switched to the wing, where he started his career, with former Rotherham favourite Sean Scanlon donning the No 15 shirt.
Flockhart was one of several regulars from last season missing through injury or illness and the club’s 26-man squad included several dual-registered players and trialists.
The tourists, who included a dozen or so players to have played at international level, suffered an early blow when flanker Oliver Nott was stretchered off following a nasty collision with a team-mate,
Knights opened the scoring on seven minutes when fly-half Simon Humberstone, who missed large chunks of his debut season at Castle Park through injury, produced a neat chip kick to the corner for wing Tyson Lewis to score from close range.
Scrum-half Gordon McRorie, who proved a handful all afternoon, clawed back three points with a 14thminute penalty.
The visitors came close to taking the lead three minutes later after No 8 Admir Cejvanovic intercepted a pass on the halfway line and managed to fling out a pass to wing Kyle Baillie after being overhauled ten metres out by Humberstone.
Doncaster opened up a 10-3 lead on 27 minutes, hooker Ben Hunter racing in unopposed down theblindside from a well-executed move from a lineout.
With both defences on top, it came as no surprise when McRorie again opted to kick for goal as against position from a 33rd minute penalty to make it 10-6.
Knights dominated the territorial exchanges in the third quarter but rarely looked like turning pressure into points.
Down to 14 men at the time, Canada cut the deficit on 65 minutes when McRorie – whose break from deep inside his own half had helped create the position – kicked his third penalty from 30 metres out to make it 10-9.
Perhaps reflecting the fact that the Canadian defence had proved tough to crack in the second half, Declan Cusack – who had replaced Humberstone after the break – elected to kick for goal on 68 minutes rather than set-up a catch and drive ploy so successfully employed last season.
Knights looked to have put the game beyond Canada when second-rower Glen Young hacked on a loose ball to score a 74th minute try goaled by Cusack to make it 20-9.
But Canada set up a grandstand finish with a late converted try of their own by Lucas Albornoz.
That was as close as they got, however, and Knights came close to a fourth try at the death.
Not always the spectacle the crowd, which included former No 8 Ollie Stedman and former backs’ coach Paul Cooke would have wished for, but a good work-out for the Knights ahead of their final warm-up game this weekend and a morale-boosting win. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/local-sport/report-doncaster-knights-20-canada-16-1-8082377 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/1e545adcdb9e3a7f10e0dfd062e37273b030cf2e4b0fb9e8c09928591bda9603.json |
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"Sarah Marshall",
"Multimedia Reporter",
"Sarah.Marshall Jpress.Co.Uk"
] | 2016-08-27T14:46:07 | null | 2016-08-27T14:53:24 | The Doncaster branch of BHS is expected to close its doors for the final time this weekend, as the doomed retailer prepares to disappear from the high street entirely. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fdoncaster-bhs-expected-to-close-this-weekend-1-8092428.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8092427.1472306073!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster BHS expected to close this weekend | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | The Doncaster branch of BHS is expected to close its doors for the final time this weekend, as the doomed retailer prepares to disappear from the high street entirely.
Administrators to the department store chain are set to shut the Doncaster branch, based in the Frenchgate shopping centre, along with 21 others stores tomorrow - bringing an end to 88 years of British retail history.
Duff & Phelps and FRP Advisory have already overseen 141 closures over recent weeks, including BHS's flagship Oxford Street store in London's West End.
The department store's collapse in April has affected 11,000 jobs, 22,000 pensions, sparked a lengthy parliamentary inquiry and left its high-profile former owners potentially facing a criminal investigation.
Retail billionaire Sir Philip Green has borne the brunt of the public fallout, having been branded the "unacceptable face of capitalism" by furious MPs.
Sir Philip owned BHS for 15 years before selling it to serial bankrupt Dominic Chappell for £1 in 2015.
Sir Philip has come under fire for taking more than £400 million in dividends from the chain, leaving it with a £571 million pension deficit and for selling it to a man with no retail experience.
Veteran Labour MP Frank Field has asked the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) to launch a formal investigation into the pair to ascertain if any criminal wrongdoing occurred during the sale of the chain and throughout their respective ownerships.
It has also emerged that Mr Field is probing Sir Philp's Arcadia retail empire, which includes Topshop.
John Hannett, general secretary of the shopworkers' union Usdaw, said: "Wherever the blame lies for the demise of this once great British retailer, it certainly is not with the staff who are paying a high price for corporate decisions that have led us to where we are today.
"There remains some very serious questions that need to be answered, by former owners of the business, about how a company with decades of history and experience in retail has now come to this very sorry end. In the meantime, we are providing the support, advice and representation our members require at this difficult time."
The other 21 stores expected to close tomorrow will be:
:: Exeter
:: Surrey Quays, London
:: St Enoch Centre, Glasgow
:: Metrocentre, Tyne and Wear
:: York
:: Merryhill, West Midlands
:: Romford
:: Harrow
:: Walthamstow
:: Uxbridge
:: Bexleyheath
:: Leicester
:: Norwich
:: Belfast
:: Kingston
:: Hanley
:: St James, Northampton
:: Swansea
:: Wood Green
:: Cribbs Causeway, Bristol
:: St Albans | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/doncaster-bhs-expected-to-close-this-weekend-1-8092428 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/29eeaf7333cd9a155c721e05d58792b96f9667335ec2a7ec83138a85253f28be.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T14:46:21 | null | 2016-08-28T15:27:52 | A Sheffield nursery | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsheffield-nursery-torched-in-fire-welcomes-families-back-in-as-it-prepares-to-re-open-1-8093271.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8093266.1472394441!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield nursery torched in fire welcomes families back in as it prepares to re-open | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | A Sheffield nursery
When the Bizzy Bees Family Childcare Centre off School Road in Beighton was gutted in a fire last November, manager Lisa Burgin says staff feared the huge cost of repairs would mean they would have to close the nursery permanently.
Open day at Bizzy Bee Family Childcare Centre in Beighton after the centre was destroyed by fire and is now reopen. Pictured are Isabelle Clark, four, Josh Spacey, seven, and Isla Thompson, two.
But after people in Beighton and across Sheffield rallied round, showing their support for the nursery and the service it provides to the community, Lisa said that gave them the determination they needed to get back on their feet.
And this weekend, after months of fundraising and insurance negotiations, the Bizzy Bees Family Childcare Centre welcomed families to take a look around the newly rebuilt nursery, before it re-opens on Tuesday.
Lisa said: “It’s been a really successful day. We’ve had about 70 families visit us which has been incredible.
“We’re overwhelmed by the support shown by so many people. From the point of fire we’ve had so many people following our story on Facebook and supporting us, it’s been phenomenal.”
Open day at Bizzy Bee Family Childcare Centre in Beighton after the centre was destroyed by fire and is now reopen. Pictured is Zak Webster, six. Photo: Chris Etchells
The nursery currently has around 60 children signed up, compared to the 190 on its books before the fire. But Lisa says she is confident the nursery is on track to achieve the same level of success enjoyed before the fire. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/sheffield-nursery-torched-in-fire-welcomes-families-back-in-as-it-prepares-to-re-open-1-8093271 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/f1bf6178d5344dc0cf6c9490dcd11983909876adf4b09ecc57be8ba52110a61a.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T10:46:46 | null | 2016-08-30T11:12:35 | South Yorkshire people should immediately stop using tumble dryers that are subject to product recall or safety notices, Fire Brigade bosses warn after a huge tower block blaze. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ffire-chiefs-warn-over-faulty-tumble-dryers-1-8095511.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8095510.1472552140!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Fire chiefs warn over faulty tumble dryers | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | South Yorkshire people should immediately stop using tumble dryers that are subject to product recall or safety notices, Fire Brigade bosses warn after a huge tower block blaze.
London Fire Brigade investigators say the inferno which ripped through the 18-storey high rise and took 120 firefighters to put out was believed to be caused by a faulty Indesit tumble dryer which was subject to 'corrective action' by the manufacturer and due to be attended by an engineer.
Now the brigade, which recently launched its Total Recalls campaign to improve white goods fire safety, want the dryer's parent company, Whirlpool, to change their current advice to consumers as a matter of urgency following the fire in Shepherds Bush, west London.
The advice states: "You may continue to use your tumble dryer whilst waiting for the modification, however, we require that you do not leave your dryer unattended during operation as an extra precaution (do not leave the house or leave the dryer on whilst asleep)."
London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson said: "If my kitchen had one of the recalled goods in it, I would unplug it straight away until it has been checked and repaired.
"The speed with which the fire took hold shows how dangerous a faulty tumble dryer can be that's why we are calling for Whirlpool to urgently change their advice to consumers.
"The flat's occupants had a terrifying ordeal. The kitchen quickly became smoke logged and thankfully they noticed the smoke and quickly left the flat and called the Brigade. This decision could have saved lives.
"If your appliance is subject to a safety or recall notice or you think there is something wrong with it our advice is simple. Unplug it immediately and contact the manufacturer or a qualified repair technician."
Friday's blaze started in the kitchen of a seventh-floor flat and the occupants were in at the time and using their tumble dryer.
They managed to escape unhurt. The residents of four other flats in the block have also had to be rehoused following the blaze.
The brigade, which attends an average of one fire a day involving white goods, believes while there is a fire risk people should not use their appliance until it has been checked and repaired.
Its five major concerns about the manufacturers' current safety advice are:
The safety notice was issued due to the danger of fire and any fire has the potential to endanger life and property.
It's impractical for most people to remain with an appliance for the duration of a drying cycle.
If the dryer does catch fire while it's attended this still presents a risk to the occupants.
If a the owner attempts to put out a fire in an appliance they could be putting their life at risk. The brigade's advice is to not risk tackling the fire, always raise the alarm, get out, stay out and call 999.
The time a fire may break out because of a fault is unpredictable. The ignition of fluff accumulated around a heating element may cause a smouldering fire which might not be discovered until the appliance has finished being used and the owner has gone to bed.
The brigade wrote to the Whirlpool Corporation in February expressing concern about its advice to customers, saying that while there is a risk people should not use the appliance until it has been checked and repaired.
Fire chiefs believe improving the recall system and making it easy for people to check if their appliances are subject to a safety or recall notice is a key way of ensuring dangerous appliances are removed from homes across the UK.
The safety notice issued by Whirlpool identified a potential concern with two types of tumble dryer manufactured between April 2004 and September 2015.
The affected brands are Hotpoint, Indesit and Creda, Proline and Swan. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/fire-chiefs-warn-over-faulty-tumble-dryers-1-8095511 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/8476ef7c11633723a042b7658319dac38444aef68d66ee64a65cbf71077860a7.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T10:46:13 | null | 2016-08-27T10:55:39 | A new reserve is giving visitors at the popular Yorkshire Wildlife Park a real Out of Africa experience. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fgiraffes-meet-the-new-neighbours-at-the-yorkshire-wildlife-park-1-8092221.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8092214.1472291713!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Giraffes meet the new neighbours at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | A new reserve is giving visitors at the popular Yorkshire Wildlife Park a real Out of Africa experience.
Giraffes, antelopes, zebra and ostriches are now roaming the new African Savannah area together,just as they would in the wild.
A further bonus for visitors is the view visitors get from the nearby walkway which allows them to watch the animals as they get used to their new home and make friends with their new neighbours.
“It was quite nerve-wracking when everybody was in the reserve together.
“You are never quite sure how animals will react to a new environment but there is plenty of space out there and the different African animals look amazing together,” said the park’s hoofstock team leader Britt Jensen.
Rangers report that the giraffes were cautious initially.
But soon three-year-old Jengo, the bravest and most curious, made friends with the ostrich and, in particular, Kros, the male land antelope.
Behansin, at 16 feet the tallest of the herd, used his height to great advantage to snatch and snack on leaves from the trees on the reserve.
Palle and Jambo too overcame their initial reticence to join the majestic parade around the reserve.
Britt added:”It is great for them and it is an amazing experience for visitors as they view them with an uninterrupted view straight from the walkway.” | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/giraffes-meet-the-new-neighbours-at-the-yorkshire-wildlife-park-1-8092221 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/4e786fb0aa1c581dac3c8c8b5a7bb0890d665c1c0a053f6c5302258a3c340144.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T14:45:57 | null | 2016-08-26T15:24:48 | A 46-year-old man who made a bomb hoax call claiming three explosive devices had been planted in Doncaster town centre has been jailed for 15 months. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fman-who-made-hoax-call-claiming-three-bombs-had-been-planted-in-doncaster-town-centre-is-jailed-1-8091279.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8091275.1472221471!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Man who made hoax call claiming three bombs had been planted in Doncaster town centre is jailed | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | A 46-year-old man who made a bomb hoax call claiming three explosive devices had been planted in Doncaster town centre has been jailed for 15 months.
Sheffield Crown Court heard how at around 4.30pm on April 16 last year Colin Masson, of Beckett Road, Wheatley made a call to Sheffield Star reporter, Polly Rippon, informing her that there were three explosive devices located around the town centre, including one at the Doncaster Interchange.
During the sentencing this morning, prosecutor Robert Sandford told the court that Masson, aged 46, informed Ms Rippon that the devices would ‘explode’ between 8pm and midnight that evening.
“He said there were three devices in Doncaster town centre, one at the bus station, and two others but she couldn’t catch the location of the other two,” explained Mr Sandford.
He added: “When she asked how he knew about it, he said ‘because we put them there’.”
After receiving the call, Ms Rippon contacted South Yorkshire Police who deployed officers to Doncaster town centre to look for the devices.
A total of eight members of staff at the Doncaster Interchange, as well as 11 people working at the adjacent Frenchgate Shopping Centre also joined the bomb search, which lasted for over an hour before police determined that the call was a hoax.
Mr Sandford said: “Not only were a large amount of resources used, but it also caused considerable alarm to those involved.”
Detectives traced the mobile phone used by Masson to make the call and he was arrested on July 26, 2015
Defending, Guz Nawaz Hussain told the court that Masson had been suffering with mental health problems in the run up to the incident.
He said: “This is a man who unfortunately was on a downward spiral and hit rock bottom shortly before carrying out this offence.
“There’s no getting away from the fact this caused a lot of inconvenience and distress.
“But this wasn’t born out of spite, or a desire to become someone in the newspapers. It was a consequence of the acute illness he was suffering from.”
Mr Hussain continued his mitigation by telling the court that Masson had not attempted to withhold his number when he made the bomb hoax call, and had purchased the mobile phone from a ‘busy town centre shop’ - making him easier to trace.
Mr Hussain suggested this conduct ‘demanded the failure’ of the hoax.
This was disputed by Recorder David Smith who said Masson ‘waited a year’ before acknowledging his crime, which occurred when he pleaded guilty to the offence of false communication with intent on the morning of the scheduled trial in March this year.
Sentencing Masson to 15 months in prison, Recorder Mr Smith said: “Had you confessed to your crime earlier some of the argument put forward so well by Mr Hussain could have been considered further.
“This offence is a serious one because of the perilous time in which we all live.
“Hoaxes cause fear and desperation. The victim of this type of crime is society itself.
“The courts have to send a message that clearly show that bomb hoaxes will not be tolerated under any circumstances.”
Recorder Mr Smith also ordered the confiscation of Masson’s phone. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/man-who-made-hoax-call-claiming-three-bombs-had-been-planted-in-doncaster-town-centre-is-jailed-1-8091279 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/b97dfdce48d9b560482ee671323c5fc21aba810a8123349aabfa491a715aa53b.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:47:01 | null | 2016-08-31T09:57:31 | A public meeting is being held to discuss police efforts to tackle drug dealing, nuisance off-road motorbike riders and anti-social behaviour in Mexborough. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fupdates-due-on-police-pledge-to-tackle-drug-dealing-in-mexborough-1-8097287.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8090621.1472633826!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Updates due on police pledge to tackle drug dealing in Mexborough | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | A public meeting is being held to discuss police efforts to tackle drug dealing, nuisance off-road motorbike riders and anti-social behaviour in Mexborough.
Officers are set to present the results of their operations to tackle crime in the town over the summer at the Partners And Communities Together meeting at Mexborough Library tonight at 6.30pm.
At the last meeting in July residents demanded police take action to tackle drug dealing in the Schofield Street area, and to stop nuisance off-road motorbike riders tearing up and down Coniston Road and Plumpton Avenue.
Police and council officers will now give updates on their work to tackle these issues over the last two months. There will also be an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions, raise concerns and set new priorities before the next monthly meeting.
Mexborough resident Frank Knapton MBE, aged 80, who attended the last PACT meeting, said: “Since the July meeting we understand CCTV has been placed in Schofield Street, which has acted as a deterrent and the drug dealing issues there have been reduced.
“But the issues of nuisance motorbike riders has persisted for many years and people want to see something done.”
He added: “This is a great opportunity for people to find out about what police have been doing in their neighbourhood and to let officers know what is happening in our communities. It is free to attend and I would urge people to come along.” | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/updates-due-on-police-pledge-to-tackle-drug-dealing-in-mexborough-1-8097287 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/a21662852aff68e12246b7ec9bb580b1e4c8bcf58ac14b5120f048d1ec0ad4fa.json |
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"Liam Hoden"
] | 2016-08-27T06:47:10 | null | 2016-08-27T05:59:00 | Blaming formations and systems for poor results is the easy way out according to Doncaster Rovers boss Darren Ferguson. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fdoncaster-rovers%2Frovers-news%2Fdoncaster-rovers-players-determine-whether-a-system-works-insists-darren-ferguson-1-8091841.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8091840.1472237662!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Rovers: Players determine whether a system works insists Darren Ferguson | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Blaming formations and systems for poor results is the easy way out according to Doncaster Rovers boss Darren Ferguson.
Much has been made of the regular switch Ferguson has made between 3-5-2 and a 4-4-2 diamond since his arrival at the club last October.
But the Rovers boss believes the manner in which players implement a system is much more important than the system itself.
“I think people look at systems too much,” Ferguson told The Star ahead of today’s clash with Yeovil Town at the Keepmoat.
“It’s the easy thing to do to say if it’s not going well, it’s the system.
“I don’t believe that. I believe that whatever system you play, it’s about whether the players know it and can carry it out.
“My players know the systems we use and we work well on it.
“It’s about implementing your system against whatever system the opposition are playing and doing it in the right way.
“Certainly, for the first game and a half this season, we didn’t do that and it caused us problems.
“It always will cause you problems if that’s the case.”
Rovers began the season with a 3-5-2 system, losing to Accrington Stanley and drawing with Crawley Town.
Ferguson has deployed a 4-4-2 diamond in Rovers last two games, which have brought 1-0 wins over both Cambridge United and Cheltenham Town.
He insists the switch was made due to the loss of Niall Mason to injury, rather than a belief Rovers were not performing in a 3-5-2.
“After Mason’s injury, there was no questions I was going to go to a back four,” Ferguson said. “Predominantly for us it’s been a three at the back or a diamond midfield.
“As long as they know both, how to defend and attack in both, that’s really what I’m looking for.
“I think against Accrington, we were too attack-minded in the three at the back and against Crawley we were too defensively minded. We ended up too lopsided which I didn’t want.
“It’s just getting the balance right and we always have a change we can make within games.
“The back four that starts on Saturday could easily become a back three without making any substitutions.
“We’ve worked on that a lot.” | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/doncaster-rovers/rovers-news/doncaster-rovers-players-determine-whether-a-system-works-insists-darren-ferguson-1-8091841 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/05d70665ef55a54ccdedb634521793fc12c96dd92ac831ce7dd1ecc6a105df3f.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T00:47:48 | null | 2016-08-30T00:05:59 | Interest in the Football League’s lower-division cup competition may be at an all-time low but Doncaster Rovers supporters should have something to intrigue them in tonight’s trip to Mansfield Town. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fdoncaster-rovers%2Frovers-news%2Fdoncaster-rovers-first-sight-of-alfie-beestin-against-mansfield-town-1-8094416.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8094414.1472485868!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Rovers: First sight of Alfie Beestin against Mansfield Town | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Interest in the Football League’s lower-division cup competition may be at an all-time low but Doncaster Rovers supporters should have something to intrigue them in tonight’s trip to Mansfield Town.
Summer signing Alfie Beestin is set to make his Rovers debut in the Checkatrade Trophy clash at Field Mill.
Darren Ferguson
Boss Darren Ferguson has high hopes for the 18-year-old creative midfielder, who joined from Tadcaster Albion earlier this month.
But he says Beestin still has lots to learn about life as a professional footballer if he is to succeed at Rovers.
“He needs to learn a lot about looking after himself and eating the right things,” Ferguson told The Star.
“He’s got to develop physically. He’s come from a totally different environment so we’ll give him time.
“He’s one that probably after Christmas you’ll see the best of.
“Ability-wise, he’s got a hell of a lot. I’m quite excited by the lad, without building him up too much.
“I can see things in him. I feel, if we do the right things with him, he can be a really good player.”
Beestin returned to the subs bench for Rovers for Saturday’s win over Yeovil Town after a bout of illness.
While he has yet to taste first-team action, he played 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors game with Nuneaton Town last Tuesday.
Beestin could replace James Coppinger at the tip of a midfield diamond, with Ferguson hinting at resting the veteran midfielder after a busy start to the season.
Competition rules mean Ferguson tonight can make a maximum of six changes to the side that beat Yeovil.
“I will be making changes on Tuesday,” he said. “I can only make six but there is a good chance I will be making six.
“I need to make sure the ones that haven’t been playing are match-fit.
“It’s not about playing a weakened team. The ones that have been on the bench have to get 90 minutes if they can.
“Whatever team I pick on Tuesday, it’ll be a case of I want us to win the game and would expect us to win the game if we play well.
“The players are fully aware of that.”
After three consecutive league wins, Rovers are building the momentum that will hopefully deliver a promotion push.
While the Checkatrade Trophy is often seen as a distraction even for teams with far less lofty ambitions than Rovers, Ferguson insists he has a great deal of respect for the competition.
He said: “I don’t think it will get in the way. It’s a different format now with a group rather than a one-off game.
“We’ll treat it with respect because it’s a good tournament. I’ve been fortunate to win it as a player and a manager.
“Once you get through the initial stages, it really can catch the imagination.
“We’ll treat it accordingly and I will pick a team that can do a job.”
Click here for up-to-date news from the Keepmoat | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/doncaster-rovers/rovers-news/doncaster-rovers-first-sight-of-alfie-beestin-against-mansfield-town-1-8094416 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/72930da9bcf5a6c570e96907a8d8720d75b78a3126e4b29268c80a8da2c14d5d.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T12:46:49 | null | 2016-08-30T12:24:31 | A three-day weekend, like the one that ended yesterday, means more time to spend with family and friends, go out to explore the world and relax from pressures of working life. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fhow-three-day-weekends-could-help-save-the-world-1-8095720.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8095719.1472556392!/image/image.jpg | en | null | How three-day weekends could help save the world | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | A three-day weekend, like the one that ended yesterday, means more time to spend with family and friends, go out to explore the world and relax from pressures of working life.
Imagine if, rather than a few times a year, we had a three-day weekend every week. This isn’t just a nice idea. Beyond the possibilities for leisure, three-day weekends might also be one of the easiest steps we could take to radically reduce our environmental impact – and future-proof our economy.
A reduction in working hours generally correlates with marked reductions in energy consumption, as economists David Rosnick and Mark Weisbrot have argued. In fact, if Americans simply followed European levels of working hours, for example, they would see an estimated 20% reduction in energy use – and hence in carbon emissions.
With a four-day week, huge amounts of commuting to and from work could be avoided, as well as the energy outputs from running workplaces. At a point when we need to massively cut back our carbon outputs, instituting a three-day weekend could be the simplest and most elegant way to make our economy more environmentally friendly.
It’s happened before. For example, in 2007 the US state of Utah redefined the working week for state employees, with extended hours on Monday to Thursday meaning it could eliminate Fridays entirely. In its first ten months, the move saved the state at least US$1.8m (£1.36m) in energy costs. Fewer working days meant less office lighting, less air conditioning and less time spent running computers and other equipment – all without even reducing the total number of hours worked.
For one day a week, thousands of commuters were able to stay at home. If the reductions in their greenhouse gas emissions from travel were included, the state estimated a saving of more than 12,000 tons of CO2 each year.
Utah abandoned the experiment in 2011 after residents complained they were unable to access services on Fridays. It seems this sort of change has to be accompanied by a shift in our expectations so that Friday becomes a “third weekend” rather than simply a weekday without work. What Utah does show is that, replicated across an entire country, a four day week would see substantial progress towards an economy that does less damage to the environment.
Yet there would be other benefits too. Working less would improve the elusive “work/life balance”, and help to restore our mental health and physical well-being. It would also give us more time to spend on social activities, to care for children and the elderly, and to engage with our communities. Experiments with reduced working hours at select workplaces in Sweden in 2015 reduced sickness and even increased productivity.
Directing gains in economic efficiency towards increased free time and reduced energy consumption, rather than making more stuff, could create a better and more environmentally safe world.
An obvious objection might be: “How could we afford this?” But there are serious economic and technological reasons for why governments, political parties, think tanks and social movements should all start to think about advocating for the implementation of three-day weekends.
As anthropologist David Graeber has recently contended, many of us work jobs that, at least partially, seem pointless. Indeed, economists have long been aware of the redundant hours contained in many working days, with employees effectively under-utilised in their workplaces, yet unable to leave due to the persistent issue of “presenteeism” – where workers are valued by managers for hours logged in the office rather than productivity. Rather than work longer hours for little productive benefit, we could embrace a shorter working week and help save our planet and our own well-being.
Looking more into the long-term, a new wave of workplace automation featuring advanced robotics and machine learning systems is predicted to replace 47% of current jobs in the US in coming decades, and 54% in Europe. In these circumstances, where there will be significantly less work available, instituting policies such as three-day weekends becomes essential to make life liveable under these changed economic conditions.
As Nick Srnicek and I have argued in our book Inventing the Future, automation will soon offer us the prospect of a very different world of work. More automation would make many production processes more efficient, using less energy and less human labour until, eventually, we are largely freed from work.
The key to capturing the benefits of automation without drastic social dislocation depends in part on developing policies which work to share the gains. This means a reduced working week thanks to an extended weekend, together with a universal basic income.
None of this will happen overnight. But, if you’re in the UK and are lucky enough to have a Monday off, don’t forget that extra day at home or in the park is not only fun but will help fight climate change.
This article was originally published on The Conversation | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/how-three-day-weekends-could-help-save-the-world-1-8095720 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/e2af23eff471f1d8fa7b2737b73e12f8d0a1f83954ac59c137e4087929fcd40a.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T12:46:35 | null | 2016-08-29T12:04:27 | A Sheffield doctor is asking for donations to help support research which could lead to a cure for a potentially fatal blood cancer. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fappeal-to-help-sheffield-scientist-find-cure-for-blood-cancer-1-8094262.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8094261.1472468648!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Appeal to help Sheffield scientist find cure for blood cancer | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | A Sheffield doctor is asking for donations to help support research which could lead to a cure for a potentially fatal blood cancer.
Dr Andrew Chantry is teaming up with Sheffield Hospital’s Charity to try to raise money to allow researcher Georgia Stewart to complete a PhD with Sheffield Myeloma Research Team.
Georgia, who has been working with the team for a year as part of her Biomedical Science degree, has been working on the anti-myeloma virus project.
The project has the potential to eliminate myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow, leading to a complete cure.
To raise funds, Andrew, a consultant haematologist at the Hallamshire Hospital, will perform with his band, the Zeroes at Medstock 2016 MicroFestival.
He said: “Myeloma is often a killer disease that damages the skeleton, causing horrific pain and loss of mobility and the ability to work or even enjoy life. Current treatments for myeloma are toxic and only partially effective.
“We are very close to a number of key breakthroughs including manipulating viruses to attack only myeloma cells and a number of bone targeted agents that actually stop bone destruction and encourage repair of the damage done.
“Without funding, we will not be able fund Georgia’s PhD, or buy the equipment needed to help her deliver this cure for cancer.”
Andrew hopes to raise £210,000 to fund Georgia’s PhD, along with a new tumour imaging system which would be used to track and assess bone marrow, breast and prostate cancers.
Georgia said: “This could change and extend the lives of those that suffer from myeloma, that’s a goal all of us want for patients.”
Medstock 2016 MicroFestival is on Sunday, September 11, from 2pm, at Yellow Arches Venue, Burton Road.
n For tickets and inform ation email a.d.chantry@sheffield.ac.uk and visit www.campaign.justgiving.com/charity/shct/curemyeloma to donate.
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Police have arrested the pair on suspicion of murder following an incident in the Walkley area of Sheffield last night.
Emergency services were called to a house in Fox Walk following reports that a 47-year-old man had been assaulted, he was pronounced dead shortly after.
The man has not yet been formally identified but his family have been informed and are receiving support from officers.
A 49-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman, arrested on suspicion of murder, currently remain in police custody.
There is a police presence in the local community and a cordon in place while detectives carry out their enquiries.
Police were called to the address last night.
A police officer guards the cordoned off scene.
There is intense police activity in the area.
The incident took place in Walkley.
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The Rovers boss had previously discussed using free agents to plug gaps in his squad left by the raft of injuries suffered since pre-season.
But he says signing players for a month at a time will place heavy restrictions on what those individuals can do for the rest of the season.
“The free agents thing is a possibility for us,” Ferguson said.
“The only thing with that is if we were to sign someone after the window closes, and we sign them for say a month, he can’t go anywhere else for another four months.
“It’s about getting the balance right.
“And it’s also about getting the right people in with the right character.
“At the moment we’re showing a lot of character in games. That’s important.
“We’ve got our list of players that might be possibles or probables and all the rest.
“We’ll wait and see.”
Ferguson has until 11pm on Wednesday to make any further loan additions to his squad, something he is considering following new injury issues from Saturday’s win over Yeovil Town.
For tonight’s Checkatrade Trophy trip to Mansfield Town, the Rovers boss plans to make all six of the changes to his side he is permitted to by competition rules.
Liam Mandeville, Harry Middleton, Riccardo Calder, Ross Etheridge and Alfie Beestin are all likely to start at Field Mill tonight while several youth team graduates will be handed places in the squad.
Ferguson said: “There’s players really challenging to start games.
“Certainly the ones I feel deserve to be starting on Tuesday because they’ve trained very well will be.
“Danny Amos who was on the bench against Cheltenham would come into my consideration.
“Young Will Longbottom is another one.
“There’s a couple more who I might consider.” | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/doncaster-rovers/rovers-news/doncaster-rovers-darren-ferguson-cools-on-free-agents-1-8094735 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/f20f26aeb2e4dc2eae95e3350a903f5dc1ad3d929979cd314ec4f95cb9900097.json |
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] | 2016-08-28T08:47:25 | null | 2016-08-28T08:00:00 | Who will guide Doncaster Rovers into the future has long been a question that has hung over the club. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fdoncaster-rovers%2Frovers-news%2Fdoncaster-rovers-andrew-watson-the-man-who-could-be-king-at-the-keepmoat-1-8092003.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8092001.1472247940!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Rovers: Andrew Watson - the man who could be king at the Keepmoat | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Who will guide Doncaster Rovers into the future has long been a question that has hung over the club.
With primary stakeholders Dick Watson and Terry Bramall in their mid-70s, there has been a worry Rovers may find themselves unintentionally rudderless with the passage of time.
Andrew Watson with Rovers boss Darren Ferguson
But earlier this year, a major step was taken to plan for the future of the club as director Andrew Watson was named vice chairman.
And many are looking to the 47-year-old as the man to take the helm from his father and Bramall.
“I think, as in all business, you’re looking at succession and succession planning,” Watson told the Free Press.
“My dad is 74. Terry is the same. David Blunt [chairman] is in his 60s.
“There has to be a plan for the future and it’s something we’ve always looked at.
“I felt it was the right time, not to step up to the plate as it were, but to play more of an active role.
“You can be a director of a football club and sit in the background.
“Becoming vice chairman is a prominent position.
“And it’s something I’m proud to be. It inspires you to work hard and try to bring success to the club.
“Being a local guy as well, it’s a great position to be in and a great honour.”
Other than studying at university in Leeds for four years, Watson has lived in Doncaster since the age of two.
A former Edlington Comprehensive pupil, he lives in Tickhill as he did when he was a child.
While the family’s active role in Rovers did not come until 2006, Watson and his father were regulars at Belle Vue long before.
He said: “My dad used to take me to Belle Vue.
“The one game that stands out is the FA Cup win over QPR when David Harle scored the winner.
“Players like Brendan O’Callaghan, Peter Kitchen, David Harle stood out to me and then later on the likes of James Coppinger, Brian Stock, Paul Green, Jason Price.
“I’ve been a Doncaster fan for a long time and we want to repeat the success here now.”
Father of two Watson describes it as a proud moment when he first joined the Rovers board, a few years after his father and Bramall became major shareholders in the club.
Though there have been many ups and downs over the past decade, he insists the passion for Rovers remains strong.
And so does a determination to succeed.
“You look back and it seems like just a few years ago but I’ve been a director eight or nine years,” Watson said.
“I remember that first game when we came in. I think it was against Blackpool. A goalless bore draw.
“It wasn’t a great game but somehow we’re still here and it’s great to be still involved.
“It was a proud moment to come in as a Doncaster lad, a sporting person with football in particularly.
“We’re passionate about it, passionate about football and we want to succeed.
“Success on the pitch is the primary goal and then it influences everything else in the club.
“Success is what we want. It costs a lot of money to do this.
“We’ve been involved for ten years, at an average of £1million a year. It’s a lot of money.
“We want to enjoy it as well.
“It’s not great when you’re stood in the directors’ box and you’re being shouted it. We certainly don’t want that.
“Hopefully this season will be a different matter.”
Success for Rovers in the short term is clear: promotion back to League One.
But Watson is looking to the longer term and targeting a strengthening of the club’s fanbase.
A year ago, at the club’s biannual Meet The Owners event, Watson spoke of his pride at seeing an increased number of Rovers shirts on the backs of youngsters in the town.
It was perhaps, at that point, the most he had spoken at such an event but what he said answered any questions over his own passion for the club.
And his desire to increase the size of the wave of new supporters of the club remains a year on.
He said: “It’s great to see kids around the local villages wearing Rovers shirts as opposed to five or ten years ago when it was mainly Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea.
“There’s a notable difference that kids are wearing Rovers shirts.
“My son Archie will be in the U11s in the Academy and the number of kids down at the Keepmoat on nights is incredible.
“There’s 100s of kids here. Long may it continue and may more kids wear Rovers shirts.
“We want them to become fans. We’re trying to develop that more and more so we get more.
“It’s going to take some time to build the fanbase up. We’re not saying it’s going to happen overnight.
“But hopefully it can only have a positive effect.”
There is a distinct possibility Watson could find himself running the club inside the next decade.
Being the figurehead at Rovers is not something from which he would shy away.
“I’m never one to look too far in the future because you never know what is around the corner,” he said.
“If the opportunity was there, I’d be willing to take on that role.
“When that is, nobody knows.
“Obviously there is some strategic planning and that’s one of the reasons I’m in this role now.”
So, with the future of Doncaster Rovers potentially in his hands, what are Watson’s aspirations for the club?
“A successful football club on the pitch,” he said.
“We have to be realistic as to what success is and take it a step at a time.
“Success in the short term is promotion to League One and then build on that.
“And League One to the Championship would be our ultimate goal.
“We’re trying to make it work off the pitch with other initiatives, the Foundation, the education side, the Academy.
“There are lot of future plans to generate income into the club, to make it more successful and be able to provide extra finances for the playing squad.
“But the long term goal is to be in the Championship.”
Deliver Rovers back to the second tier, and those questioning the future will surely be satisfied the club is in good hands. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/doncaster-rovers/rovers-news/doncaster-rovers-andrew-watson-the-man-who-could-be-king-at-the-keepmoat-1-8092003 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/a17b9e4513c30a76edd38837e26a3abfbbc2ca8584b5255581d1087b3ed76165.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T22:47:47 | null | 2016-08-29T17:29:33 | England seamer Liam Plunkett, signed by Jason Gillespie for Yorkshire three years ago, has voiced his own personal thanks for the impact the Australian has had on his fortunes. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fyorkshire-s-liam-plunkett-thankful-for-help-given-to-him-by-departing-coach-jason-gillespie-1-8094799.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8094798.1472503589!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Yorkshire’s Liam Plunkett thankful for help given to him by departing coach Jason Gillespie | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | England seamer Liam Plunkett, signed by Jason Gillespie for Yorkshire three years ago, has voiced his own personal thanks for the impact the Australian has had on his fortunes.
Plunkett had endured an especially unpromising phase of his career before his move south to Headingley from Durham in 2013 at the age of 28.
Gillespie’s man-management helped him return to his best, however, and Plunkett has since added more international caps in all formats.
Reacting to the announcement of Gillespie’s departure yesterday, he said: “I’m obviously gutted – because he was good for me, and good for the team. It’s a tough decision that he’s made. But I want to thank him – he’s been great for me.
“They took a chance at the club to bring me there, and he’s been nothing but positive to me.
“He’s brought me back to playing for England. So I wish him the best, and look forward to catching up when I get back to Yorkshire.”
Gillespie quickly and rightly judged that Plunkett did not need any more technical tips, but moral support. “At that time, he was what I needed,” he said. “I was a bit raw, and struggling with my action.
“I thought it was all about technical.
“But it wasn’t – it was just about backing myself.
“When I went there, that was what he picked up straight away.”
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] | 2016-08-30T08:46:41 | null | 2016-08-30T08:30:13 | Arsonists are wanted by South Yorkshire Police over a series of vehicle fires. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Farsonists-hunted-over-vehicle-fires-across-south-yorkshire-1-8095180.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8095179.1472542262!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Arsonists hunted over vehicle fires across South Yorkshire | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Arsonists are wanted by South Yorkshire Police over a series of vehicle fires.
Firefighters were called to a blaze in Grangefield Terrace, Rossington, Doncaster, at 4.15am today and they found a Volkswagen Beetle engulfed in flames in Standhill Crescent, New Lodge, Barnsley, at 10.30pm last night.
In the early hours of yesterday a van was torched in Morrison Drive, New Rossington, Doncaster and at 2.50am on Sunday a moped was set alight in Vicar Lane, Woodhouse, Sheffield.
At 11.10pm on Sunday firefighters dealt with a a vehicle burning in Bowshaw Avenue, Batemoor, Sheffield.
On Saturday morning fire crews dealt with two vehicle fires in Dinnington - one in Doe Quarry Terrace and the other in School Street.
Anyone with information about any of the fires or those responsible should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.
Information cal also be passed on to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
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] | 2016-08-31T10:48:53 | null | 2016-08-31T11:15:10 | Authenticity is the aim for restaurant modelled on traditional Mediterranean tavern. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fthings-to-do%2Ffood-review-creating-a-little-piece-of-greece-in-sheffield-1-8097586.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8097583.1472640153!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Food Review: Creating a little piece of Greece in Sheffield | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Authenticity is the aim for restaurant modelled on traditional Mediterranean tavern.
Food is usually one of the highlights of a trip to any Mediterranean country, and there are few finer experiences than a flavour-laden feast in the sun.
Dimitri's Greek Tavern in Abbeydale Road, Sheffield. Special mixed grill for two.
Sheffield might not boast the glorious weather of Greece, but the owners of Dimitri’s Greek Taverna are trying to recreate the highly social atmosphere of dining in their home country at their restaurant in Abbeydale Road.
This is obvious from the moment you walk in the door, with decoration taken straight from the colours of the Greek flag. There is blue everywhere, from the curtains to the tablecloths. A mural of four figures in traditional Greek dress is painted on one wall and plastic vine leaves cover the ceiling. It’s by no means the classiest decor, but it does give you a sense that you are somewhere other than South Yorkshire.
We were welcomed with a smile by manager Dora Nearchon and given a table by the window. A quick glimpse at the menu shows a range of dishes, from standards such as moussaka and souvlaki to more unusual options including exohico, an oven-cooked pork roll with mustard, tomatoes, peppers and cheese.
To start we chose a spinach and feta filo pastry tart, and melitisana psiti - a baked aubergine with feta, onion, parsley, tomatoes, garlic, vinegar and olive oil.
Dimitri's Greek Taverna on Abbeydale Road in Sheffield
The tart was fine, although the pastry was a little thick, but the aubergine was excellent, the vinegar and parsley giving a rich flavour.
For our main we couldn’t resist the mixed grill, which arrived in a huge dish with two skewers hanging above it. The selection was excellent, from pork and chicken souvlaki to sausage and pork belly.
Everything on the plate was delicious and there was so much that we had enough for tea the next day. But to our dismay we did find a couple of hairs in the kofte kebab.
Manager Dora apologised and explained the kebabs were made in the town of Kavala in Greece before being sent to Sheffield - like many of the ingredients used in the kitchen. She took our drinks off the bill and afterwards insisted such problems were rare, but if they did occur she was straight on the phone to her supplier.
A complimentary pastry and syrup dessert rounded off the meal nicely and despite the hitch we were satisfied with a good meal for just over £30.
Dimitri’s has gained plenty of friends since it opened in March - several customers were clearly regulars - and as long as you are not expecting fine dining you should come away feeling full and happy.
“We want people to have an authentic Greek experience and taste,” said Dora. “We want to give people a feeling just like being in a traditional Greek taverna.”
Dimitris Greek Taverna - Facebook page
THREE MORE TO CHOOSE FROM:
The Greedy Greek, Sharrow Vale Road Alyssum, Barber Road, Crookesmoor
Parthenonos, London Road
* Food news: Bringing old recipes back into fashion
* Pub of the week: Horse and Jockey, 240 Wadsley Lane, Sheffield, S6 4EF | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/things-to-do/food-review-creating-a-little-piece-of-greece-in-sheffield-1-8097586 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/924f860fbde7f552a5858388cbc82b2940854fcf0e0720d581b7692e6abd081b.json |
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The mobile game ensnared tens of millions of players around the world, began to impact upon the wider social landscape, and even became a cringe-inducing reference point for global political figures.
But it seems the augmented reality app could now be rapidly falling out of favour. Pokémon Go has reportedly lost around a quarter of its user-base in recent weeks, with player figures down 10 million on their peak in July. Those who fell in love with the game are apparently abandoning it in droves. But just why are people giving up on Pokemon Go?
Liam Gannon, 25, from Edinburgh, started playing Pokémon Go in early July, and was enthusiastic about sinking his time into the app.
“Pokémon was a large part of my childhood,” he explains, “so being able to collect all of the original 150 Pokémon was a large part of the attraction for me.
“It was a fun distraction on the journey to work, but when you see a Pokémon you want nearby it was really exciting. I remember sitting down in a cafe for breakfast in Tokyo and noticing a Farfetch’d nearby. I dropped everything to go and pursue that rare Pokémon. It was a wee bit thrilling.”
But after playing the game for roughly a month, that thrill had started to seriously diminish.
“Eventually the novelty wore off. The mechanics aren’t really deep enough to keep me invested in the game.
“On top of that it’s a major drain on my phone’s battery, and you can’t run it in the background, so to find Pokemon or hatch eggs you have to keep the app open.
“It’s not that I dislike the game now. It’s just too much effort.”
That claim of “too much effort” is almost directly echoed by another early adopter, Jack Nelson, who lives in Nice in France and stopped playing the game around two weeks ago.
“I stopped because you have to put in real effort to be any good at it,” he notes. “You can’t really play casually. I’d open it if I was on the bus and was bored, and then all you get is Pidgeys and Zubats and Ratatas.
“Yet you see gyms where people have CP 4000+ Dragonites and Laprases and Aerodactyls and it’s like ‘how much money and time and energy do I have to invest to even get close to these over-powered Pokémon, from people who probably dedicate themselves to Pokemon Go as much as athletes do to training for sport?’
“The app allows people with too much time and money to blitz everybody else and it’s just not enjoyable.
“And that’s if you’re in a city. If you live in the countryside there’s just nothing to do.”
Professor Mark Griffiths, a psychologist at Nottingham Trent University, and director of the International Gaming Research Unit, wrote an article at the height of Pokémon Go’s popularity exploring its appeal.
"At the time, he cited its social nature, collection mechanics and ‘never-ending’ nature as reasons for its astonishing success. However, he now notes that these positives may in fact be back-firing for the game.
“Some of them can be turned on their heads as reasons for becoming unpopular – most notably the lack of novelty and the fact that if others in your peer group stop playing, it may lead others to stop playing.”
The researcher notes that his own son was an avid player at the start, but now feels the experience has become “boring”.
“Some players who started to ‘catch ’em all’ have now done that and don’t feel they need to do so anymore.
“There are also those who say it was taking too much time out of their day to carry on. There will also be those who didn’t realise it would take so much effort to catch them.”
In other words, the very things that made Pokémon Go so appealing in the short-term may now be making it far less so in the long-term.
Not everyone has given up though. Clare Longstaff from Yorkshire acknowledges that she’s personally grown tired of Pokémon Go: “As time goes on and the levels go up you have to collect more points, and it seems to be going on forever. We’re finding the same Pokémon and there’s nothing different. It’s boring and repetitive and they’re not changing it enough.”
But she’s also delighted that her nine-year-old son Jacob, who has autism, remains enraptured by the game.
“He likes repetition. He likes consoles and the iPhone and this gets him out of the house. It’s nice going out in the fresh air with him. Jacob’s still happy with it. And if he’s happy – I’m happy.”
Ben Dufton from Newcastle, meanwhile, suggests he’s settled into a sort-of love/hate relationship with the app, cycling between disinterest and avid excitement.
“As the levels progress and the same Pokémon are available I get bored, then all of a sudden there’s loads of new ones – so I get really obsessed again. It seems to go around in circles!”
With an estimated 30 million people still playing, the compulsion certainly remains as strong as ever for some. But that can’t hide the fact that for many, the novelty has worn off.
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[] | 2016-08-27T00:47:00 | null | 2016-08-27T00:21:35 | Gary Ballance says Yorkshire must move on from their Finals Day heartbreak when they take on Surrey in the Royal London One Day Cup semi-final at Headingley tomorrow. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fcricket-yorkshire-vikings-confident-ahead-of-big-semi-final-at-headingley-1-8091493.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8091492.1472225173!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Cricket: Yorkshire Vikings confident ahead of big semi-final at Headingley | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Gary Ballance says Yorkshire must move on from their Finals Day heartbreak when they take on Surrey in the Royal London One Day Cup semi-final at Headingley tomorrow.
Yorkshire lost to Durham in the T20 Blast semi-final last weekend, but put the disappointment behind them to crush Nottinghamshire at Scarborough and move back into the race for a third successive County Championship crown in the week.
And now Ballance, who led Yorkshire at Scarborough and scored a century in their 305-run rout, said: “It’s going to be a huge game. We missed out in the T20 and in last year’s semi-finals so hopefully we can put in a good performance.
“There’s going to be a good crowd and hopefully we can put in a good performance for them, get a win and I’m sure there would be loads of Yorkshire fans going down to Lord’s if we play well on Sunday.
“We need to be positive and back each other. I think that’s what worked after we started slowly in both competitions.
“We became a bit more positive and aggressive in the way that we batted and bowled. I think it showed as both competitions went on and if we can do that on Sunday, it will give us the best chance to win.
“We’ve got to forget about Finals Day.”
A career-best 5-36 - adding up to figures of 8-51 - from Tim Bresnan helped Yorkshire wrap up a comprehensive victory against Nottinghamshire in the afternoon session yesterday.
“There was no panic,” said coach Jason Gillespie.
“There was a real calmness in the dressing room even when we found ourselves in a spot of bother. That is a hallmark of a decent side and a side that backs their ability, trusts their game and believes. We just have to control what we can and keep level-headed.”
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The positive trend features in Barclays Prosperity Map that studied the year to April, ranking 12 UK areas based on factors such as house prices, charitable giving, working hours and gross domestic product.
But, while prosperity in the UK is on the up with spending, earnings and wealth increasing nationwide, Yorkshire and Humberside only ranks ninth among the dozen regions.
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The North East was ranked lowest overall, but still recorded a 6 per cent rise in annual average earnings, reaching £24,748.
London tops the list but other areas are emerging. Scotland saw a 13 per cent growth in household wealth, as opposed to the 12 per cent in the UK capital.
The study also found that charitable giving is not necessarily linked to wealth. Despite being placed sixth in the prosperity table, Northern Ireland is the country’s most charitable region, with 45 per cent of households giving to good causes - well ahead of the national average of 29 per cent. The South West, South East and East of England are also notable in their donating.
The number of millionaires in the UK has also increased, by 41 per cent in past five years. Rising from 508,000 in 2010 to 715,000 this year, London and the South East account for over half (52 per cent) of the total new millionaires.
Original research https://wealth.barclays.com/en_gb/home/research/research-centre/uk-wealth-prosperity-map/prosperity-map.html | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/sheffield-companies-turnover-just-the-business-1-8097311 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/5065caa77a5bc4f0497dcbb8bcb5a3cbdbfa0806f726702e57b6fc3ab3111904.json |
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Famous for his collaborations with actor/comedian Richard Pryor and director Mel Brooks, Wilder was perhaps best known for his performance as the titular character in 1971’s Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
Before that he had starred in Brooks’ Broadway spoof The Producers, for which he was Oscar nominated, and went on to become one of the biggest comedy actors of the '70s and 80s.
He worked again with Brooks on the likes of Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein - earning another Oscar nod - and teamed up to huge success with Pryor for Silver Streak, Stir Crazy and See No Evil, Hear No Evil.
As tributes from co-stars, celebrity fans and ordinary cinema-goers poured in from around the world, pop culture blog i09 put together this compilation of some of Wilder’s greatest on-screen moments. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/late-great-gene-wilder-s-five-highlights-1-8096014 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/15f12aaf540a13bb33e9f46883d223e8d61d1313ac55afa81a08c9d091f7273f.json |
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A statement on Morton's official website said: "Morton can confirm that we have turned down an initial bid from Doncaster Rovers for the services of 18-year-old striker Jai Quitongo.
"The teenager was the subject of an offer from the English League Two outfit last night and manager Jim Duffy told gmfc.net that the club have carefully considered the fee but decided that it is not in line with our valuation.
"Jai is an individual we feel has a big future in the game. He is also considered an important member of our squad for this season’s Championship campaign and we will not allow such a player to depart for what we believe to be below his market value." | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/doncaster-rovers/rovers-news/deadline-day-doncaster-rovers-bid-rejected-for-greenock-morton-striker-jai-quitongo-1-8097697 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/01d18303bb88ea08482769523726fa46ba62802d7acd0150b79a0d3b5338f35b.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T08:46:07 | null | 2016-08-27T08:17:27 | A 33-year-old South Yorkshire woman has died after being involved in a motorcycle collision. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fwoman-dies-following-south-yorkshire-motorbike-collision-1-8092138.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8092137.1472282320!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Woman dies following South Yorkshire motorbike collision | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | A 33-year-old South Yorkshire woman has died after being involved in a motorcycle collision.
The collision occurred at 11.40am on Tuesday, August 23, it is reported that a black Honda motorbike was travelling along Piccadilly Road in Swinton when it collided with a lamppost near to junction with Valley Road.
The 33-year-old woman riding the bike has been named as Gemma Louise Hall, from Swinton.
She was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries but sadly died in hospital on Thursday afternoon (25 August).
The bike was travelling towards Wentworth Road prior to the collision and police are keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened.
Police are also looking to speak to people who stopped at the scene to help, particularly the driver of a white car.
Were you one of the people who stopped to help? If you have any information about the collision, please call 101 quoting incident number 436 of August 23, 2016. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/woman-dies-following-south-yorkshire-motorbike-collision-1-8092138 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/a4afdeb3aa0ddb9fda5d889515f8770fd8610db0b7ce970ef6155842c7391745.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:01:19 | null | 2016-08-25T06:10:49 | Doncaster Knights complete their pre-season build-up when entertaining Darlington Mowden Park on Saturday (2.30pm). | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fdoncaster-knights-boosted-as-key-trio-prepare-to-return-1-8087014.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8087023.1472071628!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Knights boosted as key trio prepare to return | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Doncaster Knights complete their pre-season build-up when entertaining Darlington Mowden Park on Saturday (2.30pm).
Knights are expected to be boosted by the return of wing/full-back Dougie Flockhart, centre/wing Andy Bulumakau and prop Colin Quigley.
Director of rugby Clive Griffiths will make a late decision on veteran Leicester forward Freddie Tuilagi.
“I withdrew him from the Canada game as I felt another week of training with us would be advantageous in order to see the best of him,” he said.
“I didn’t want people to think he was past it.
“If he does get time on the paddock then we’d have to make a decision as to what to do with him.”
Having played 26 players last weekend, Griffiths told The Star he planned to use far fewer this weekend.
“Not only will I be selecting fewer players but there will be less inter-changes,” he said.
“It won’t be the exact team which plays against London Irish – but it will certainly be more representative of it than in our previous two games.
“There are still one or two positions I’m still not sure about and players still have the chance to force their way into the 22-man squad to face Irish.
“Having said that, I’m not going to forget the contributions and hard work put in by the players both last year and in previous seasons because I know what they can do and sometimes (as a coach) you go for the tried and tested.
“But obviously I will take into account how the newcomers play and they’ll all get the chance to show what they can do as the season progresses.”
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[] | 2016-08-28T12:47:28 | null | 2016-08-28T12:00:00 | Here is how deputy head of sport Liam Hoden rated the Rovers side that beat Yeovil 4-1 on Saturday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fdoncaster-rovers%2Frovers-news%2Fratings-our-verdict-on-doncaster-rovers-players-performances-against-yeovil-town-1-8092843.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8092842.1472338911!/image/image.jpg | en | null | RATINGS: Our verdict on Doncaster Rovers players’ performances against Yeovil Town | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Here is how deputy head of sport Liam Hoden rated the Rovers side that beat Yeovil 4-1 on Saturday.
MARKO MAROSI 6
Not a great deal to do but showed alertness to keep out Hedges and Eaves in Yeovil’s best period.
MITCHELL LUND 6
Kept Otis Khan very quiet during another solid performance. Forced off through a rib injury.
JOE WRIGHT 7
Strong performance under plenty of pressure during the first half. Becoming a real presence.
ANDY BUTLER 7
Enjoying an excellent run of form and emerging as a vocal leader in the side this season.
CEDRIC EVINA 6
Looks more and more composed as a defender with each passing week. Let Hedges slip him a few times cutting in from the left.
JORDAN HOUGHTON 6
Failed to dominate and control midfield in same manner as recent games. Rather quiet.
MATTY BLAIR 5
Not quite as effective once again in the narrow diamond midfield. Horror mistake led to Yeovil goal.
TOMMY ROWE 7
Creative spark in the side and was provider for two of four goals. Consistently found space.
JAMES COPPINGER 8
Showing his best form for some time at the tip of the diamond. Incisive runs, great vision and a goal to boot.
JOHN MARQUIS 6
Not quite as big a threat as in recent games but worked his socks off to make space for Williams.
ANDY WILLIAMS 8
Refreshingly confident performance as he grabbed his first senior hat trick. Some smart finishing and a brilliant volley for opening goal.
SUBS USED
HARRY MIDDLETON 6
Replaced injured Lund for last 35 minutes. Solid enough in midfield as Rovers coasted to win.
LIAM MANDEVILLE
Proved a threat again for Rovers in another late cameo. Caused problems with his running.
SUBS NOT USED
Ross Etheridge, Reece Fielding, Joe Pugh, Alfie Beestin, Riccardo Calder.
YEOVIL TOWN
Arthur Krysiak 7, Liam Shephard 6, Bevis Mugabi 5, Nathan Smith 6, Matt Butcher 6, Alex Lawless 7, Ryan Hedges 7 (Ben Whitfield 75, 5), Kevin Dawson 6, Matthew Dolan 7, Otis Khan 5 (Tahvon Campbell 61, 5), Tom Eaves 6 (Izale McLeod 55, 6). Subs not used: Jonny Maddison, Kyle Kopp, Omar Sowunmi, Joe Lea.
REFEREE
MICHAEL SALISBURY 6
ATTENDANCE
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[] | 2016-08-29T12:46:34 | null | 2016-08-29T11:41:35 | Consistently ranking as Doncaster’s top coffee house and eatery on Trip Advisor, Moona Coffee House and Restaurant has teamed up with the Free Press again for a great reader offer at the launch of their new online coffee and tea store: shop.moonacoffee.com | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ffree-and-fresh-coffee-to-go-at-top-doncaster-restaurant-1-8094218.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8094217.1472467275!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Free and fresh ‘coffee to go’ at top Doncaster restaurant | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Consistently ranking as Doncaster’s top coffee house and eatery on Trip Advisor, Moona Coffee House and Restaurant has teamed up with the Free Press again for a great reader offer at the launch of their new online coffee and tea store: shop.moonacoffee.com
Family business Moona, of 76/78 High Street, Bentley, offers a free coffee to go, worth £2.05, in exchange for the coupon in this week’s edition of the Doncaster Free Press. The offer runs until August 31.
Owner and barista Tahir Nazir roasts and grinds his own unique blend of coffee beans daily. This eatery would not be out of place in an exclusive city high street.
He said: “All our teas and exclusive coffee blends are available to buy online and the extensive restaurant menu includes breakfast goodies such as American pancakes with toppings, homemade scones, Swedish meatballs, beef with Stilton, Aberdeen Angus premium burgers, real fruit smoothies, Beef Adobo en Croute, milkshakes, toasted paninis and many more gems.” The menu is also online: moonacoffee.com/our-food/
With a five-star hygiene rating, Moona opens Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm and Saturday, 8.30am to 4pm. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/free-and-fresh-coffee-to-go-at-top-doncaster-restaurant-1-8094218 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/b307938575696713cabe8967d422da94760d367765b4bf2aedb4bbd18375f552.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:59:04 | null | 2016-08-26T12:13:14 | Weather forecasters can predict Britain’s notoriously variable weather as it changes from day to day or even hour to hour. But what about year to year? | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fofficial-sheffield-expert-blames-wet-summers-on-atlantic-jet-stream-1-8090673.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8090672.1472210088!/image/image.jpg | en | null | OFFICIAL: Sheffield expert blames wet summers on Atlantic jet stream | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Weather forecasters can predict Britain’s notoriously variable weather as it changes from day to day or even hour to hour. But what about year to year?
After all, 2013 saw weeks of unbroken sunshine whereas summer this year has barely got going – despite some blazing hot days now and again – even by late August. Some winters are wet and stormy, others mild and dry.
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While we can now predict winter seasonal weather with some accuracy, our summer efforts are less advanced. But why shouldn’t we be able to forecast a scorching summer with more accuracy? A new study, published in Climate Dynamics with colleagues at the University of Sheffield, should help.
It all depends on the jet stream, the ribbon of strong westerly winds which blows across the Atlantic 10km or more above the surface. Britain is located near the easterly end of the North Atlantic jet and so the jet stream influences much of the variability in its weather.
In summer, a jet lying to the north of the British Isles steers any rain-bearing, low-pressure systems northward towards Norway and away from Britain. This results in the UK experiencing the sort of warm dry weather seen for weeks on end in 2013.
However, when the jet stream lies further to the south, those same low-pressure systems tend to hit north-western Europe, resulting in wet weather. A difference in rainfall between north-west Scotland and south-east England highlights this difference.
In 2012, for example, while most of the British Isles experienced well above average rainfall, north-west Scotland was unusually dry. In drier summers, however, north-west Scotland tends to experience the higher rainfall associated with a northward jet displacement.
In most recent years, this southerly shift in the jet stream has prevailed. This has in part been attributed to warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic which lead to lower pressure and increased summer rainfall.
A number of recent summer extremes such as the record-breaking wet summers of 2007 or 2012 and the warm dry summer of 2013 have heightened the need for improved understanding of summertime jet stream variability.
After all, improvements in seasonal forecasting would lead to great socio-economic benefits – imagine being able to plan your summer months in advance, already knowing whether rain and cloud or endless sunshine is more likely.
Ultimately, our research found that there was no single factor that causes the jet stream to shift around. Changes in the sun’s strength from year to year play a role, as does the extent of sea-ice in the Arctic and sea surface temperatures in both the North Atlantic and, perhaps more surprisingly, the tropics near Indonesia. However there is little evidence that the well-known El Niño phenomenon has any influence in summer.
It takes quite a while for changes to have an impact on the jet stream. For example, it would seem that solar variability three to five years previously is more significant than solar variability at the time of any given summer.
Likewise, our work found an intriguing and as yet unexplained link between sea ice extent in the previous autumn in the Barents and Kara seas, north of Norway and Russia, and the position of the jet stream in the following summer.
Increased sea ice is associated with a northward shift in the jet, which means drier summers in the UK. Given how fast the Arctic is melting, less ice could contribute to a southward shift in the jet and an increased probability of wet British summers. However, we still don’t know exactly how this will play out in future, and it’s possible that continued sea-ice decline will have some unexpected effects.
At present, dynamical forecasting models are showing some skill in making seasonal predictions for the North Atlantic winter, but demonstrate almost no skill for the summer months.
Our work found that, while much of the jet variability is attributed to seemingly random atmospheric “noise”, the predictable component of summer jet stream variability may be as high as 35%. This may seem quite small but ensuring such factors are adequately represented in the forecasts will help us predict what’s in store next summer.
This article was originally published on theconversation.com
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] | 2016-08-26T12:48:56 | null | 2016-08-26T13:02:15 | Applications received by North Lincolnshire Council. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fplanning-isle-applications-received-by-north-lincolnshire-council-1-8090810.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.7187862.1472212917!/image/image.jpg | en | null | PLANNING: Isle applications received by North Lincolnshire Council | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Applications received by North Lincolnshire Council.
To erect portal framed building extension for anaerobic digestion plant at North Moor Farm, Belton by Mr Tim Bletcher.
Application for determination of the requirement for prior approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to a dwelling house (class 3) on land adjacent to Ashlawn, Brackenhill Road, East Lound by Mr C Bingham.
To erect a porch extension to front elevation at 12 Wyvern Close, Crowle by Mr Mason.
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use of a dwelling house as a residential children’s home at 31 Low Street, Haxey by Mr Pete Buller of Esland Care.
Application to undertake pruning works on sycamore and ash trees identified as T2, T3 and T4 respectively in and subject to Tree Preservation (Westwoodside) Order 1972 at Pond End Cottage, 1 Cove Road, Westwoodside by Mr Ron Hutchinson.
To erect a two storey extension at 55 West End Road, Epworth by Mr Addlessee.
To erect a single storey side extension at Dykedales Farm, Wroot Road, Epworth Turbary, Epworth by Mr Craig Williams.
To erect an extension to the front elevation at 25 Holm Road, Westwoodside by Mr Jones.
To erect a temporary agricultural dwelling at Dale Croft Farm, Wroot Road, Epworth Turbary, Epworth by Mr Andrew King.
To erect an information board at St Andrew’s Church, Church Street, Epworth by Mr Melvyn Rose.
Outline permission sought to erect a two bedroomed detached bungalow with all matters reserved for subsequent approval on land adjacent to Highwinds, 116 Akeferry Road, Westwoodside by Mr and Mrs Ellis Kynman.
Application under the Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 for an aerial bunched conductor at High Street/Chapel Lane in East Butterwick by Mr Mark Joynes.
Application under the Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 for an aerial bunched conductor at King Edward Street, Belton by Mr Mark Joynes.
To erect a detached four bedroomed dwelling with integral garage on land to the rear of 83, 85 and 85a High Street, Belton by Mr and Mrs Brydon.
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] | 2016-08-28T10:47:27 | null | 2016-08-28T10:00:01 | Andy Williams admitted he was not sure exactly what to do after netting the first hat trick of his senior career in Doncaster Rovers | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fdoncaster-rovers%2Frovers-news%2Fdoncaster-rovers-andy-williams-did-not-know-how-to-celebrate-first-senior-hat-trick-1-8092875.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8092874.1472345339!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Rovers: Andy Williams did not know how to celebrate first senior hat trick | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Andy Williams admitted he was not sure exactly what to do after netting the first hat trick of his senior career in Doncaster Rovers' 4-1 win over Yeovil Town.
Williams scored after 34 seconds and rounded off his hat trick in stoppage time of a memorable game for the 30-year-old.
And he said he had no celebration planned for if he ever achieved the feat.
"It's the first in 12 years so it meant a lot to me," Williams said.
"It was a big moment. I've had a few chances over the years that I've not taken so it was nice to get one.
"I just knew I'd go mental if I got three.
"My wife and little boy were there so it was nice to do that in front of them."
READ MORE On-the-whistle report: Doncaster Rovers 4 Yeovil Town 1
While pleased to secure his maiden hat trick, Williams was also delighted with Rovers' win which took them up to third in League Two.
And he said it was nice to see Rovers finally getting the goals their performances have deserved.
He said: "Personally it was a great game for me but more importantly it was another win for the lads which puts us up to third in the league.
"I think we're happy with that after five games.
"The early goal in games hasn't quite come for us so it was good to get that.
"It made it a bit difficult after that, we stuttered a little bit but we made sure our dominance showed in the second half and it was a good win in the end.
"The two 1-0 victories hadn't flattered us in any way. We could have scored more.
"Thankfully we did against Yeovil."
READ MORE Darren Ferguson's delight as Rovers build momentum
YOUR SAY Does Andy Williams deserve to be named Rovers' man of the match? Vote for your pick in our poll | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/doncaster-rovers/rovers-news/doncaster-rovers-andy-williams-did-not-know-how-to-celebrate-first-senior-hat-trick-1-8092875 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/329614698d032fa2f45963714ec3038500468cb3665f4986f19559953b9bc108.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T18:46:00 | null | 2016-08-26T18:56:25 | Police are appealing for help to find a 25-year-old Doncaster man who was reported missing yesterday evening. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsearch-begins-for-missing-doncaster-man-1-8091805.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8091804.1472234252!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Search begins for missing Doncaster man | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Police are appealing for help to find a 25-year-old Doncaster man who was reported missing yesterday evening.
John Lee Neate was last seen in the Evelyn Avenue area at about 7.45pm and has not been heard from since the early hours of this morning.
Both police and his family are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare and want to hear from anyone who has seen or spoken to him.
John is described as about 5ft 7ins, with light brown hair and medium build. Officers believe he may be wearing a grey hooded top and grey tracksuit bottoms.
Have you seen John? Do you know where he is? Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 9 of 26 August 2016. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/search-begins-for-missing-doncaster-man-1-8091805 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/1bf7f0697d3b314bc863f70ef8c48b226eb7e8fe6de5bf8bf5b625e176152c57.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T10:46:09 | null | 2016-08-27T11:38:42 | Planning permission for a rail engineering development has been refused after residents said it would “destroy” a Doncaster village. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Frail-scheme-plans-refused-in-doncaster-village-1-8092279.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8092278.1472294304!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Rail scheme plans refused in Doncaster village | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Planning permission for a rail engineering development has been refused after residents said it would “destroy” a Doncaster village.
Planning permission for the industrial development on land at Clay Lane West, Long Sandall was refused following a site visit by councillors.
Speaking at Doncaster Council’s Planning Committee meeting on Tuesday resident Michael Hurst said the site was not suitable for a development of this kind.
He added: “There is plenty of other land available for this kind of industrial development.
“If this goes ahead it will destroy the village of Long Sandall and cause irreparable damage.
“Long Sandall does not need further industrial development.”
The development had been planned for KRM Kingfisher Rail - a construction company operating predominantly in the rail sector.
But Mr Hurst told the meeting promises of employment opportunities as a result of the development came just weeks before the firm made staff redundant and closed the Doncaster depot.
Councillors concluded the development - planned just 65m away from four listed cottages - was unsuitable for that area and would be detrimental to the nearby properties.
The report discussed at the meeting said 13 formal objections were raised from nine households.
The main concerns included excessive noise pollution, the spoiling of the archaeological setting and fears over further development of the site.
Increased traffic in the area and harm to wildlife were also flagged up as major concerns.
The report stated: “Many of the objectors have raised concerns that they believe the land would be better utilised for residential uses. “
Members of the Planning Committee went against the recommendation to approve the plans and refused the development at Tuesday’s meeting at the Doncaster Council’s Civic Office.
KRM Kingfisher Rail were unavailable for comment. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/rail-scheme-plans-refused-in-doncaster-village-1-8092279 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/f67816fea0daeac0f1425882b1bb480b9c95d92c3546cf0787fcf5c7a2b042c5.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T14:47:43 | null | 2016-08-29T14:21:10 | Rossington Main have been promoted to Division One of the Pontefract & District Cricket League. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fpontefract-league-rossington-main-promoted-to-top-flight-1-8094461.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8075301.1472476849!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Pontefract League: Rossington Main promoted to top flight | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Rossington Main have been promoted to Division One of the Pontefract & District Cricket League.
Their Division Two clash at home to Rothwell was abandoned at the halfway stage, after Main declared on 219-5.
But with the wet weather also bringing every other game in the division to a premature end, Rossington now cannot finish any lower than second place with two games to go.
Main were elected to Division Four of the Pontefract League in 2013.
Barby Dun currently occupy the second automatic promotion spot in Division Two. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/cricket/pontefract-league-rossington-main-promoted-to-top-flight-1-8094461 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/4412392bdd30c86a9b4e080d9e8b5f4ee1a687ee39e8179a24ddce930ca597c9.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T08:46:43 | null | 2016-08-30T07:57:27 | A South Yorkshire Police sniffer dog has been praised for finding heroin, cocaine, cannabis and MDMA at the Creamfields music festival. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsouth-yorkshire-police-sniffer-dog-finds-drugs-at-music-festival-1-8095121.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8095119.1472540321!/image/image.jpg | en | null | South Yorkshire Police sniffer dog finds drugs at music festival | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | A South Yorkshire Police sniffer dog has been praised for finding heroin, cocaine, cannabis and MDMA at the Creamfields music festival.
Police dog Duke and his handler were asked to help Cheshire Police crackdown on drug dealing and use at the annual festival.
Drugs found at Creamfields
In one day he detected drugs on 53 people, 12 of whom were arrested on suspicion of of possession with intent to supply.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "Duke has got quite the reputation at the event and has been invited back to use the nose of detection to stop drugs getting into the venue.
"We always want people to attend festivals and have a great time but drugs are illegal and those dealing or possessing will be dealt with robustly."
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Hills suffered a bad hamstring injury in the club’s opening pre-season game at Newcastle and is expected to be out until mid-October at the earliest.
Although disappointed to miss the start of the campaign, Hills is confident that his team-mates can build on last season’s success which saw them finish runners-up in the league and reach the play-off final.
But, like everyone else connected to the club, the Doncaster-born flanker is under no illusions about how tough the new season will be.
“Some people might say that we took teams by surprise and that maybe teams at the beginning of the season didn’t do as much analysis on us as they possibly could have done,” he reflected.
“Whether or not that was the case I certainly think teams will know what we are about this season.
“We know we’ve got to be consistent and be physical and match the sort of form which we had over last season.
“We certainly need to be playing well in every game and picking up points away from home - even if we don’t get the result we want - and being solid at home which is what we did last season.
“Any side hoping to do well in the Championship has to be able to adapt to the different conditions they will face during the season and play different rugby and we did that last season.
“You not only need a Plan A but B, C and even Plan D if you need it.
“Fortunately, we’ve got the players and coaching staff here at Doncaster to be able to adapt.
“The new rules at the maul will make things more interesting and that’s something that Kendo [Glen Kenworthy - forwards coach] has worked very hard with us on during our pre-season preparations,” he added.
“You have to make sure you’ve got a good pack and you need to have a good driving game in the Championship no matter what the rules are and that’s something we work very hard on.
“There could possibly be more open play from the scrums and lineouts because the drive might be weakened slightly by the new rules.
“But I think we proved towards the back end of last season that we don’t need to score all our points from a drive.” | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/local-sport/doncaster-knights-aiming-to-build-on-strong-foundations-michael-hills-1-8094206 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/f15d4e8f9ac0475929d8a1d7191c14f45015937030201fa10d674dfc570fe863.json |
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] | 2016-08-28T18:46:24 | null | 2016-08-28T18:15:35 | South Yorkshire Police have issued a warning to motorists travelling in wet conditions, following a collision on a Doncaster stretch of motorway last night. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fpolice-issue-wet-weather-warning-after-accident-on-doncaster-motorway-1-8093513.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8093512.1472404606!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Police issue wet weather warning after accident on Doncaster motorway | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | South Yorkshire Police have issued a warning to motorists travelling in wet conditions, following a collision on a Doncaster stretch of motorway last night.
The collision occurred between junction 37-36 of the A1 Doncaster at around 9.30pm, and led to lane closures in the area while recovery work took place.
One person is believed to have sustained minor injuries in the collision.
Following the crash, South Yorkshire Police have now issued a warning to motorists travelling in wet conditions.
Speaking on Twitter, a police spokesman said: "Wet roads means slow down! #noregrets | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/police-issue-wet-weather-warning-after-accident-on-doncaster-motorway-1-8093513 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/2bc441daad8fd937f8a0ad933ac09475bbd0099d426a88c9d752a8aa52482300.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T12:46:32 | null | 2016-08-29T11:51:13 | What better way to enjoy a sunny summer’s evening than with a delicious refreshing cocktail - and the Bells has teamed up with the White Bear at Epworth to offer you one completely free. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ffree-delicious-summer-cocktail-in-epworth-1-8094235.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8094232.1472467852!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Free delicious summer cocktail in Epworth | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | What better way to enjoy a sunny summer’s evening than with a delicious refreshing cocktail - and the Bells has teamed up with the White Bear at Epworth to offer you one completely free.
Try a lovely limoncello-based cocktail, that would normally cost you £6, at The White Bear pub and restaurant. You pay absolutely nothing, with this week’s great offer in the Epworth Bells.
The White Bear in Belton Road will mix your cocktail and present it on receipt of the coupon that can be found on page 14 in this week’s Epworth Bells.
Just fill in the coupon details and exchange it for your special treat, then enjoy the experience.
White Bear couple Matt Lees and Pauline Garner are highly experienced restaurateurs and place customer satisfaction at the top of their list.
Sample a dish from their menu to find out why the White Bear has gained a lasting, solid reputation for fine dining.
Meal choices change each day at the busy restaurant, but those with a sweet tooth can anticipate such delights as Malteser mousse, sticky toffee pudding, Toblerone cheesecake, white chocolate and butterscotch cheesecake, or lemon meringue gateau, to name but a few sweet temptations.
The cocktail offer runs until Wednesday, August 31. Call in just to enjoy your drink, or stay for longer and try the food at the country eatery,
You may like to try another cocktail; choose from French 75, Espresso Martini, Boozy Bakewell, and Bear Necessity to name just a few.
Booking for meals is essential at weekends. But the White Bear is a great place to get together with colleagues, family or friends for birthdays, anniversaries or any other kind of celebration.
Cheese boards can become platters for two with cheddar, stilton and brie served with homemade red onion marmalade and a selection of cheese biscuits, all for £7.50 for one person or £13 for two sharing. Three-course meals with trimmings are always available. The White Bear aims to cater for all tastes, with vegetarian and gluten-free choices and all food made fresh to order.
Choose from the daily options of starters, main courses and desserts. To book a table, or for more information, call 01427 872544. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/free-delicious-summer-cocktail-in-epworth-1-8094235 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/0a0606c5335db582f9912339a38217a470eacdf0a63a58b58172f5540d179254.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T16:46:44 | null | 2016-08-30T15:38:28 | After months of rumours, Apple has all but confirmed that the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be officially unveiled on 7 September. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fiphone-7-launch-date-confirmed-and-it-s-soon-1-8096223.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8096222.1472567952!/image/image.jpg | en | null | iPhone 7 launch date confirmed - and it’s soon | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | After months of rumours, Apple has all but confirmed that the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be officially unveiled on 7 September.
The tech giant has confirmed plans for a major media event in San Francisco next Wednesday where it is expected to take the wraps off the newest version of its groundbreaking mobile.
second-generation iWatch is also expected to be revealed at the event.
Rumours around the iPhone 7’s specifications have been flying around for months. It is expected to be slimmer and lighter than the current iPhone 6S and there is a suggestion it could be waterproof.
Leaked photos also suggest it could do away completely with a headphone jack, replacing the traditional tangle of white wires with wireless Bluetooth-connected headphones.
There is also speculation that the larger 7 Plus will come with a dual-camera system.
It is likely to get a full HD 1080p edge-to-edge screen and a larger battery to keep users online for longer and address criticisms about the longevity of the iPhone 6.
Speculation about processing power has ranged from a dual-core processor like the 6S up to an unlikely hex-core but RAM is expected to remain at 2GB. Whatever the hardware, it’s likely to come with iOS 10 and the variety of functionality upgrades that brings with it.
Pricing is expected to follow Apple’s trend of keeping the cost of new handsets stable so the iPhone 7 will cost around £539 but that’s likely to come with 32GB of storage, a jump over its predecessor’s 16GB.
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] | 2016-08-28T10:47:28 | null | 2016-08-28T10:00:00 | Doncaster RLFC boss Gary Thornton was a much happier man at full-time in Sunday’s League One Super 8s clash against Keighley than he had been midway through the second half. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fdoncaster-rlfc-gary-thornton-feared-the-worst-1-8092012.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8092011.1472248103!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster RLFC: Gary Thornton feared the worst | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Doncaster RLFC boss Gary Thornton was a much happier man at full-time in Sunday’s League One Super 8s clash against Keighley than he had been midway through the second half.
Thornton, who had just 17 fit players to choose from, admits he feared the worst when the fifth-placed Dons trailed Keighley Cougars, the team immediately below them, 24-12.
“I never thought we had looked like scoring in the first 20 minutes of the half to be honest and I was worried going into the last quarter,” he said.
“We weren’t creating anything and we were coming up with some poor options and it looked as though we were panicking.
“But we dug really deep in the last 20 minutes and I was proud of the lads and they showed terrific character.
“I think the turning point was when we scored our third try and cut their lead to six points with fifteen minutes to go. I was reasonably confident then and in the end I thought we just about deserved to edge it.
“It actually turned out to be a good day for us because with York losing at home to Hunslet we climbed above them into fourth spot and with just three games to go it’s our position to lose.
“If we can get a couple of bodies back I don’t see why we can’t go to Rochdale and win on Sunday week.
“This week’s weekend off due to the Challenge Cup final has come at a good time for us and it gives us the chance to get second-rower Mason Tonks sorted out as well as such as Ryan Wright
“That’s the first game of three in eight days, which is going to be tough on the players, but if we can beat Rochdale then we are in the play-offs.
“I wouldn’t want to have to go into our final game having to beat London.
“I was always worried that York’s decision to call off our first game would have an impact and that’s what it has done and even with a couple of players back it is going to be a big ask for the players to play three games in eight days.
“It will be another tough game but if Hunslet can beat York at Bootham Crescent why can’t we do the same? | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/local-sport/doncaster-rlfc-gary-thornton-feared-the-worst-1-8092012 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/198cc745a49d1049682e717ea8a9c33c521d60c61f20ba5e7fccfb2c1ebbd036.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:03:05 | null | 2016-08-25T11:44:54 | Darren Ferguson admits he may let the transfer deadline pass next week before making additions to his Doncaster Rovers squad. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fdoncaster-rovers%2Frovers-news%2Fdoncaster-rovers-darren-ferguson-looking-at-free-agents-for-injury-cover-1-8087924.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8087024.1472121878!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Rovers: Darren Ferguson looking at free agents for injury cover | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Darren Ferguson admits he may let the transfer deadline pass next week before making additions to his Doncaster Rovers squad.
The Rovers boss is considering bringing in free agents to cover the injury crisis at the club, rather than committing to loan deals that will run until January.
Ferguson is keen to guard against the size of his squad growing too large once players begin to return from injury with four due back by the end of September.
But he is also concerned about the lack of defensive cover he currently has at his disposal.
Speaking to the Free Press this week, he was adamant he would not be making further additions before Saturday’s clash with Yeovil Town at the Keepmoat.
And he will assess the situation after the final whistle against the Glovers.
“I want to wait and see what Saturday brings,” he said. “Hopefully it doesn’t bring any more injuries.
“It’s a decision I’ve got to make once we’ve sat down and spoke to the physio and the fitness people about how much longer people are going to be.
“It’ll probably be another three weeks.
“It’s whether I get someone in for that period who is out of contract or whether I bring someone in until January.
“I still want to get a striker as well.
“I’ve got to be be careful. If I bring another two in, in a month’s time I’m going to have 27 players which is too many.
“I’ve got to make sure I get the balance right.”
Ferguson believes out-of-contract players are going to find themselves in high demand due to changes to the loan market.
The ending of emergency loans means clubs will only be able to sign free agents outside of the winter and summer transfer windows.
Ferguson said: “The players out of contract will be a lot more attractive this season. I think you’ll see that.
“A lot of them will get picked up because of the way the loan market is going to be and a lot of clubs will be willing to take them in for a month or two.
“We’re trying to get ahead of the game.
“We’ve spoken to one or two that may be interested.”
Ferguson has no fresh injury worries ahead of the clash with Yeovil and he is expecting a tough game as he goes in search of a third straight victory.
He said: “They’ve started quite well.
“They’ve started their games in the same formation but they’ve got changes within that.
“It’ll be another tough match. They’ve got some good players.
“But we feel that if we keep seeing that improvement, we’ll have a chance.” | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/doncaster-rovers/rovers-news/doncaster-rovers-darren-ferguson-looking-at-free-agents-for-injury-cover-1-8087924 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/4a70c25a0d95f6cfa956c148cdb8395dc200009899bbd60eda19eb60d78cdd0a.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:48:06 | null | 2016-08-31T06:00:30 | Darren Ferguson says it is ‘doubtful’ that Doncaster Rovers will make any further signings before tonight’s transfer deadline. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fdoncaster-rovers%2Frovers-news%2Fdoncaster-rovers-new-signings-doubtful-before-end-of-transfer-window-admits-boss-darren-ferguson-1-8096942.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8096941.1472595897!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Rovers: New signings ‘doubtful’ before end of transfer window, admits boss Darren Ferguson | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Darren Ferguson says it is ‘doubtful’ that Doncaster Rovers will make any further signings before tonight’s transfer deadline.
Rovers added free agent Frazer Richardson on an initial two-month deal yesterday as Ferguson secured cover in his injury-depleted defence.
But the Rovers boss admitted his hunt for a striker before the deadline was looking set to be unsuccessful.
“I think that will be it for us,” he told The Star. “I don’t see anyone else coming in or going out either.
“We’ve tried in terms of getting in a different type of one.
“I’m waiting on a call tonight as I drive back and we’ll see how it develops with one.
“But the two or three that we’ve enquired about, a couple they’re not going to let them out on loan.
“We’ll wait and see but we want to make sure we get the right ones in.
“It was just a different type of striker I wanted but if Andy Williams and John Marquis keep scoring goals and, touchwood, don’t get any injuries, we’ll be ok.
“We’re still trying but I think it’s looking doubtful.”
Rovers triumphed 2-0 at Mansfield Town last night in the first of their Checkatrade Trophy group games.
While disappointed with the first half performance, Ferguson was pleased with the response after the break.
He said: “I don’t think we played with enough zest, it was a bit too nice for me. I expected more out of them but that is a compliment.
“We looked solid enough but I felt we need a bit more going forward and second half they did that.”
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] | 2016-08-26T16:45:55 | null | 2016-08-26T14:30:13 | A fan of lifts has shared dozens of clips of his elevator rides after visiting South Yorkshire. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fwatch-lift-fanatic-shares-dozens-of-videos-of-elevator-riding-hobby-after-south-yorkshire-visit-1-8091108.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8091106.1472218286!/image/image.jpg | en | null | WATCH: Lift fanatic shares dozens of videos of elevator riding hobby after South Yorkshire visit | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | A fan of lifts has shared dozens of clips of his elevator rides after visiting South Yorkshire.
Joshua Leuty, who says he ventures out "at least once a week in search of various lifts to capture on video" has uploaded more than a dozen clips of his rides on South Yorkshire's elevators onto video sharing website YouTube.
Footage of the interior of 18 local lifts - ranging from stores to car parks to railway stations and hotels - was shared on the site yesterday and have already started gaining viewers.
In the collection of clips, doors can be seen closing, floor destination buttons pressed along with safety announcements and the doors opening again when the elevator reaches the intended floor.
There is no commentary on the clips which include footage filmed at Sheffield railway station, inside the city's Central Library, the Primark store, Arundel Gate car park and many more.
Each clip is detailed with the capacity of the lift, its location and the elevator's capacity.
It is not clear when the footage was filmed, but all of the rides were uploaded onto the site yesterday.
As well as his collection of lift videos, which have been shot all over the country, the collection also includes various trains from all over Britain captured on video.
His YouTube channel contains hundreds of clips of lifts and trains from across the country. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/watch-lift-fanatic-shares-dozens-of-videos-of-elevator-riding-hobby-after-south-yorkshire-visit-1-8091108 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/a32e7ce08684d6241fc18106d8c09ea14594d7fce1a42f06917107f2dc436013.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:06:16 | null | 2016-08-23T05:59:00 | Marko Marosi insists he would never have re-signed for Doncaster Rovers if he thought he would be merely sitting on the bench. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fdoncaster-rovers%2Frovers-news%2Fdoncaster-rovers-marko-marosi-is-out-for-number-one-this-season-1-8082917.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8082916.1471885409!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Rovers: Marko Marosi is out for number one this season | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Marko Marosi insists he would never have re-signed for Doncaster Rovers if he thought he would be merely sitting on the bench.
The goalkeeper signed a new deal in the summer despite having made just six appearances over two seasons for the club.
But the Slovakian says he was confident of pushing new signing Ross Etheridge for starts this term.
Marosi has started the last two games ahead of Etheridge and a pair of clean sheets is likely to see him retain his place for Saturday’s game against Yeovil Town at the Keepmoat.
“I didn’t want to be here just to make up the numbers,” Marosi told The Star.
“I was 100 per cent confident I’d be starting games this year.
“I think I’ve matured a lot from last season, have better quality and I’m more confident.
“I came back here wanting to play.
“I didn’t want to sit on the bench.
“I’ve been trying my best to show the gaffer that I can do it and he’s put his faith in me.”
Marosi admits he is enjoying the battle for a place with Etheridge, who got the nod at the start of the season.
He said: “We try to push each other as much as we can in training.”
Marosi received plenty of instructions from boss Darren Ferguson during Saturday’s win over Cheltenham Town.
Ferguson barked orders about distribution, encouraging the 22-year-old keeper to play the ball quickly.
Hesistation with his kicks saw Marosi booked for time-wasting, though that was hardly his intention.
He confesses he needs to work on his decision making when it comes to distributing the ball in the manner Ferguson is demanding.
“It’s maybe more on the decision making side,” Marosi said.
“We want to play out from the back.
“We’ve got the quality to play out from the back but if we have to kick it long, we’ve got quality players up front to hold it up.
“Sometimes it’s down to the quality from me maybe.
“But we’re confident of doing both.”
Marosi endured Rovers’ slide out of League One from the sidelines last term but is confident they have shaken off any hangover.
And former Wigan Athletic keeper says there has been a noticeable lift in mood following consecutive wins.
“Everybody is happy”, he said.
“We’re playing as a team, we’re looking after each other and that’s key.
“Coming out with a clean sheet again on Saurday, I think that’s massive.
“We’re performing, that lads are working incredibly hard on the pitch and confidence is growing.” | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/doncaster-rovers/rovers-news/doncaster-rovers-marko-marosi-is-out-for-number-one-this-season-1-8082917 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/14039108d29db11cf102d865b36a03474c4476b8fca6d474b75aa6e957e0403c.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T12:48:54 | null | 2016-08-30T00:01:53 | Portrait of Britain art exhibition, focusing on public face on an unprecedented scale, is scheduled to arrive tomorrow at Sheffield rail station. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fthings-to-do%2Ffirst-class-photo-show-set-for-sheffield-station-1-8084177.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8084174.1471958265!/image/image.jpg | en | null | First class photo show set for Sheffield station | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Portrait of Britain art exhibition, focusing on public face on an unprecedented scale, is scheduled to arrive tomorrow at Sheffield rail station.
This week sees installation of the UK-wide exhibition that puts the citizens centre stage, taking over digital screens in shopping malls and high streets as well as track-side platforms.
Martinex Family of Belize / Scotland
Underlining the "enduring power of the portrait," the British Journal of Photography event in partnership with JCDecaux showcases 100 images "confronting the public with a reflection of themselves as they go about their daily business".
To coincide and celebrate recent World Photo Day http://www.thestar.co.uk/whats-on/out-and-about/world-photo-day-snap-happy-call-for-all-your-inspired-images-1-8078497 share all your family and friends portriats by emailing star.readerpics@jpress.co.uk address.
Envisaged as an exhibition "by the people, of the people, for the people," it was initiated as an open call for photographs celebrating the country’s unique heritage and diversity.
Selected from almost 4,000 entries, the winning shots capture young and old, reflecting not just the multi-formity of British people, but also myriad of styles and approaches to contemporary photographic portraiture.
Grime artist Stormzy
“Public art works well when it engages with its surroundings and local population,” said Simon Bainbridge, editorial director of the British Journal of Photography. “That’s what we wanted to do with Portrait of Britain.
"We wanted to show diversity in terms of who is being photographed, but we also wanted to see different ways of photographing. These are pictures that we all take in everyday life, but raised to a higher level by selecting, editing and presenting them in such a wide-ranging public exhibition.”
JCDecaux creative director Russell Gower added: “We are delighted to be working with the British Journal of Photography to bring this powerful exhibition to a national audience, celebrating the power of the photographic portrait across our portrait network. The project will turn our digital channel into a national portrait gallery throughout September, reaching people when they are out and about, commuting, shopping and socialising.”
Most subjects are everyday people, given noble status on the screens usually reserved for models and celebrities. However, there are some familiar names among the images such as Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussein, Faithless singer Maxi Jazz, Grime artist Stormzy, and photographer Don McCullin.
Images represent varying styles of photography - some formally posed, others randomly captured, many showing humanity at play. ‘Home’ is a common theme running throughout many, as are stories of migration and integration, picking up the mood of our post-Brexit times.
Winning images from this ground-breaking September 1 to 30 exhibition can be seen at portraitofbritain.uk with many available to buy as art prints from gallery.portraitofbritain.uk site. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/things-to-do/first-class-photo-show-set-for-sheffield-station-1-8084177 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/e2b87f2b578526dc82e801122cb452b836b80bfd698ae7747ee5ad4d20610287.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T16:46:51 | null | 2016-08-30T15:49:35 | A recruitment firm has been named the best company in the UK for work-life balance. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Frevealed-the-top-uk-companies-for-work-life-balance-1-8096266.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8096265.1472568607!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Revealed: The top UK companies for work-life balance | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | A recruitment firm has been named the best company in the UK for work-life balance.
Financial recruiter Goodman Masson took first place in the list by jobs site Glassdoor, based on reviews submitted to its website by current and former staff.
The company, which is based in London and also has offices in Dusseldorf, was praised by staff for its “huge investment” in staff benefits and “great” parties twice a year.
“The attention paid to the wellbeing of staff is at a level rarely matched elsewhere,” said an anonymous employee working in the London office.
In second place was technology firm Cisco Systems, and in third place was insurer HomeServe.
West Midlands-based HomeServe, which employs 1,200 people at its headquarters in Walsall and has 2.1 million customers in the UK, was commended for its attitude towards the treatment of its staff.
“The salary is very competitive and you are rewarded very generously for your hard work and just for carrying out your role. The company has a great framework for career progression and is always looking to promote people internally for job roles,” said a water supply engineer working at the firm.
Greg Reed, chief marketing officer at HomeServe, said: “We believe if you take care of your people, they will take care of your customers. This means creating a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work every day because they feel what they do really makes a difference in our customers’ lives.”
Temping firm LOLA and Screwfix completed the top five. Other companies in the top 20 included Apple, American Express Lloyds Banking Group, Unilever and John Lewis.
Google is known for its plush offices, but doesn’t make the top 20 companies for work-life balance. Its new London office has sleep pods so workers can take a nap, although perhaps this is an indication of long hours.
For a company to have been considered, at least 50 work-life balance ratings must have been submitted by UK-based employees in the past year.
The top 20 companies for work-life balance:
1. Goodman Masson
2. Cisco Systems
3. HomeServe UK
4. LOLA Staffing
5. Screwfix
6. American Express
7. BP
8. Peninsula Business Services
9. ARM Holdings
10. Unilever
11.Thomson Reuters
12. Kantar Worldpanel
13. Atkins
14. Téléfonica
15. Credit Suisse
16. Rolls-Royce
17. John Lewis
18. Waitrose
19. Lloyds Banking Group
20. Apple
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His nephew Victor Hawtin has sent in some details of his life and connections with Sheffield.
A letter that Joseph Hawtin wrote to the Sheffield Telegraph about a 1914 battle he fought in
Joseph, who was born in September 1888, joined the Gordon Highlanders aged just 14 and served in India.
Both he and his younger brother Henry were educated at the Duke of York’s Royal Military School near Dover, Kent as orphans.
Their father, Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant J Hawtin of the Royal Army Pay Corps, died in 1896.
Victor writes: “Sometime during his time of reserve service, he was employed by Sheffield Corporation Tramways.
“Recalled to the colours in 1914, he saw action at Maedelstede Farm on December 14, a well-documented encounter early in the war.
“Joseph married a Sheffield lass in July 1915. She was Emily Pryor of Meersbrook.
“Unhappily, Joe disappeared on the Somme on July 18, 1916. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the great Thiepval memorial.
“My father, Henry, born in 1890 and two years younger than Joe, was also a regular soldier, in the Royal Engineers.
“He must have visited Joe in Sheffield and met his friends as he married Gladys Pynor of Queen’s Road in 1921, a close friend of Emily.
“After he retired in 1947, having served continuously for 42 years, my parents settled in Greenhill Main Road and I finished my schooling at King Edward’s – my 12th school!”
The Commonwealth War Grave Commission records that Joseph died aged 29 and gives his wife’s address as in Croydon, now Greater London.
Joseph wrote a letter to the Sheffield Telegraph about the Maedelstede Farm battle, reproduced here.
Victor wrote this poem about his uncle.
Uncle Joe
Full five feet deep, does Joseph sleep,
His bones with shrapnel mixed?
His trusty rifle at his side
With rusty bayonet fixed.
He’s still out there, lost on the Somme,
Slain by bullet, shell or bomb.
His name’s among thousands, no one denies,
On a mighty monument, arched to the skies –
But who can say where his body lies?
He is but one of ‘Our Glorious Dead’
‘Known unto God’ as Kipling said.
He is also the uncle I never met -
Lest I forget, lest I forget.
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The proposal, which has been recommended by the HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP), suggests inmates at prisons such as HMP Lindholme should be able to use social media and Skype to keep in touch with friends and family members.
The prison watchdog has suggested a pilot should be carried out, through which risk-assessed and supervised prisoners would be allowed to have family contact through social media and or Skype.
It added that the findings should then be evaluated and published for the public to read.
The proposal has been met with criticism by charities who fear victims could be put at risk.
National Victims’ Association spokesman David Hines said: “This will put all victims of crime at risk of trolling.
“Why do they need access to social media to speak to their families? Put a letter in the post.” | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/inmates-could-soon-be-allowed-to-use-social-media-from-behind-bars-1-8092975 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/8ee720a6f63202e89f5c9e0e53c94210ac2c3ba081fb7e9bb9d0414fd686be6e.json |
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The man who died following a reported assault in Fox Walk, Walkley on Thursday evening was named by South Yorkshire Police as Craig Wild a few moments ago.
Emergency services were called to house in Fox Walk, Walkley at about 6.45pm on Thursday following reports that Craig had allegedly been assaulted.
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He was pronounced dead shortly after and a post-mortem examination concluded that he died from multiple injuries, including stab wounds.
Two people have been charged in connection with his death.
David Webster, 49, of Leppings Lane, Hillsborough and Alison Moss, 46, of Fox Walk, Walkley, appeared before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court this morning charged with murder.
They have been remanded into custody to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on Wednesday, August 31.
Craig’s family have asked for their privacy to be respected at this extremely difficult time.
Detectives remain keen to hear from anyone who has any information about Craig’s death.
If you have any information that could assist officers with their enquiries, please call 101 quoting incident number 988 of August 25, 2016.
Alternatively, information can be given to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111.
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] | 2016-08-31T14:47:03 | null | 2016-08-31T15:34:47 | Models of Coca-Cola Powerbank have been recalled due to a potential fault in the units. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcoca-cola-powerbank-recall-alert-1-8098395.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8098394.1472654184!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Coca-Cola Powerbank recall alert | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Models of Coca-Cola Powerbank have been recalled due to a potential fault in the units.
Halfords have recalled three models of Coca-Cola Powerbank 2200mAh with product codes 243524, 243516 and 243581 removed from sale while an investigation takes place.
Customers have been advised not to use the product but rather to return it to their local Halfords shop, where they will receive a full refund. The issue only affects specified codes with no other products or powerbanks affected.
A company statement read: “We take the quality and safety of our products extremely seriously and would like to apologise to customers affected for any inconvenience this may cause.” Queries can be made to Halfords’ customer services team on 0345 504 53 53 or customer.services@halfords.co.uk.
Home, garden and leisure products chain The Range is also recalling two models due to a potential fault - the Coke Powerbank 1a 2200 Mah, with product code 135749, and Coke Powerbank 1a 7200 Mah with code 135750.
Customers are advised to stop using the device immediately and return to their local store with valid proof of purchase to obtain a full refund of the purchase price.
Customer queries can be directed to 0345 026 7598 or help@therange.co.uk site. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/coca-cola-powerbank-recall-alert-1-8098395 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/dc29efbbc6c5725c789f69bf0f142d8ad09e98e9e9c1ad33ba6bb1bae727302f.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T10:46:06 | null | 2016-08-26T18:56:25 | A 25-year-old man who was reported missing from his Doncaster home on Thursday has been found safe and well, police confirmed a few moments ago. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fupdate-missing-doncaster-man-found-safe-and-well-1-8091805.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8091804.1472234252!/image/image.jpg | en | null | UPDATE: Missing Doncaster man found safe and well | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | The types of cookies we, our ad network and technology partners use are listed below:
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] | 2016-08-31T12:46:56 | null | 2016-08-31T13:16:43 | This is the moment a dramatic collision between a car and a bus carrying children was captured on camera on the streets of Sheffield. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fvideo-shocking-dashcam-footage-captures-moment-car-and-bus-carrying-children-collide-in-sheffield-1-8098025.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8098024.1472645912!/image/image.jpg | en | null | VIDEO: Shocking dashcam footage captures moment car and bus carrying children collide in Sheffield | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | This is the moment a dramatic collision between a car and a bus carrying children was captured on camera on the streets of Sheffield.
The video, which shows the aftermath of the collision in High Green, has already been seen more than 11,000 times on video sharing website YouTube.
The 63-second clip shows a silver vehicle scattering debris across the carriageway before seeming to come to a sudden halt further down the road.
Children can be heard shouting while a female voice can be heard reassuring the youngsters "alright everybody?" A voice can also be heard exclaiming "Oh my God" during the clip.
It is not clear exactly where and when in High Green the footage was filmed but it was uploaded to the site yesterday.
The video, entitled "Caught on Dash Cam Idiot Driver Speeding Crashes Into The Back of bus Carrying Children Sheffield UK" is one of dozens on a website called IdiotUKDriversExposed.
The clip begins with film shot from the dashboard of the bus as it travels along a suburban road. A vehicle can be seen coming in the opposite direction before a loud bang is here and then a silver vehicle is seen passing on the driver's side in a haze of dust and shattered car parts.
The vehicle appears to narrowly miss a dark coloured van and then can be seen coming to a stop further down the road.
People can then be seen walking in front of the bus windscreen with other cars also arriving in the aftermath of the collision.
Commenting on the video on YouTube, user Katie Holmes said: "This happened outside my home and my little girls and all her friends were on that coach. returning from a singing concert.
"When I got to the coach my daughter was mid asthma attack scary as hell. Teachers were amazing though." | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/video-shocking-dashcam-footage-captures-moment-car-and-bus-carrying-children-collide-in-sheffield-1-8098025 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/b1209c6bdb14b826d6a63de00e81698e414914c6597eb8388a6cea8a8eee10ef.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:54:40 | null | 2016-08-26T12:27:14 | Patients at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust have been having their say on which staff should be recognised at the Trust’s annual Our Stars awards. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fhospital-staff-picked-by-patients-as-their-stars-1-8090721.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8090720.1472210816!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Hospital staff picked by patients as their ‘stars’ | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Patients at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust have been having their say on which staff should be recognised at the Trust’s annual Our Stars awards.
Each year patients visiting hospitals in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole and accessing the community services run by the Trust are asked to nominate their NHS heroes for the ‘Patients’ Choice Award’.
Patients and their loved ones were asked to put forward individual staff members or teams that made a real difference to their experience and created a lasting impression on them.
A panel of patients met recently to shortlist three finalists:
Nicola Barrell, neonatal intensive care unit, Grimsby hospital - the patient who nominated Nicola said: “Nikki is an amazing lady. My little girl, who has just turned one, was in neonatal for a brief spell when she was first born. Nikki made a lasting impression on me because you could see she had a passion about her role and was highly skilled in it. Not only that she’s got the ability to make even the scariest of times less worrisome with a shoulder to cry on and support for parents as well as devotion for her tiny patients. I was very poorly post-delivery and ordered to bed to rest. There was no way that was going to happen easily and she knew I’d break orders to come up to the unit to be with my baby as her shift ended. The delight and glee and tears that I had when she arranged for my daughter to be cared for at my bedside with me doing as much as I possibly could... you know it’s not often someone can be so kind and think of the bigger picture rather than just the task in hand. I’ve thanked her many times over and still a year later I tear up at the compassion and kindness she showed me during one of the most scariest moments of my life. I’m forever thankful to her, she will always be remembered as an amazing nurse who helped my daughter and I bond at a difficult time and guided us both through and out the other end with laughter smiles and lots of support. She is simply amazing. A true diamond of the NHS.”
Ward C1 Holles (medicine ward), Grimsby hospital - the patient who nominated the ward said: “My mother received excellent care at the end of her life on C1 Holles Ward. As a nurse with over 40 years’ experience and having spent over 12 hours a day with my mother for the two week period she was receiving care in the hospital, I am well placed to observe and show appreciation for such outstanding care. It really was some of the best nursing care I have seen. From the ward sister Sarah, staff nurse Carol (a brilliant nurse who listened and supported me) as well as student nurse Trish (who brought in her son’s bingo game and brought the ward together to enjoy a bank holiday game), the consultant who made time for me and many other kind and extremely professional nurses. My mother was treated with respect despite her dementia and I saw the difference first hand in allaying her fears (terrors) by treating her in this kind way. This quality of care appears to stem from the high standard the ward sister sets and it must be a beacon to other wards in the hospital.”
Neonatal intensive care unit community team at Scunthorpe hospital (Sue Eagles and Claire South) - the patient who nominated Sue and Claire said: “Sue and Claire both made bringing my daughter home a less frightening experience. I had spent 12 weeks in NICU with my daughter Erin as she was born premature at 28 weeks and three days due to pre-eclampsia (I was cared for by Scunthorpe for nearly four weeks prior to delivery, who were also fantastic). Not only was my daughter on home oxygen that took some organisation from NICU staff and the community team, she was on a number of different medications, of which one needed to be refrigerated and discarded after seven days and it had to come from the hospital chemist. Sue and Claire made sure I always had the medication (they even dropped it off on some occasions). I knew that they were always at the end of the phone if I had any concerns with Erin. I once read somewhere that not all superheroes wear capes. We all remember the staff on the ward, the consultants and paediatricians but tend to forget how important the community team are in getting things back to normal. From the bottom of my heart I would like to say thank you.”
The winner of the Patient’s Choice Award category will be revealed alongside nine other staff awards at the Our Stars 2016 event at the Forest Pines Hotel and Golf Resort on Friday October 7.
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] | 2016-08-26T14:46:00 | null | 2016-08-26T13:48:34 | Two people have been arrested in connection with the death of a man found on moorland and which is being treated as a murder probe. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fman-and-woman-arrested-in-connection-with-south-yorkshire-moors-murder-probe-1-8090958.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8090957.1472215770!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Man and woman arrested in connection with South Yorkshire moors murder probe | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Two people have been arrested in connection with the death of a man found on moorland and which is being treated as a murder probe.
The body of Rotherham man Craig Nelson, 34, was found earlier this week near the A628 at Woodhead Tunnels in the Peak District.
This morning, detectives arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of murder in relation to the incident.
A 41-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were arrested in Sheffield and currently remain in custody being questioned by officers.
Mr Nelson, also known as Craig Preston from Wath-Upon-Dearne, was found dead on Monday at about 11am on the moors.
A post-mortem examination found he died as a result of head injuries and a murder inquiry was launched.
Officers remain keen to hear from anyone who saw or heard from Mr Nelson in the days leading up to his death.
Yesterday, Detective Chief Inspector Steve Handley, who is leading the inquiry, said: “We’re in the process of piecing together Craig’s movements in the days leading up to his death. Did you see him in the days before? Did you speak to him or know what his plans were?
“I would urge anyone who knew him, or had contact with him before his death, to come forward as any small piece of information could be crucial.
“I’d also like to hear from anyone who saw a vehicle, or anyone acting suspiciously, on the slip road off the A628 or the car park near Woodhead Tunnels at any time between 7am on Saturday 20 August and 11am on Monday 22 August.
“We have a dedicated team of detectives working hard to find out what happened to Craig. We are providing support and regular updates to his family; they deserve to know what happened to him, so please come forward if you can help.”
There is currently a cordon in place at Mr Nelson’s address in Montgomery Square, Rotherham, while police carry out their enquiries.
If you have any information that could assist detectives with their enquiries, please call 101, quoting incident number 819 of 23 August 2016.
You can also pass information on to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111 | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/man-and-woman-arrested-in-connection-with-south-yorkshire-moors-murder-probe-1-8090958 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/122327f9a798c3e2ade4d27aa695624cd5190deb2c47d373e7d07d3c9d3ae993.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:57:53 | null | 2016-08-26T12:29:42 | Sir Sean Connery turned 86 yesterday ... so here | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fthe-name-s-connery-sean-connery-birthday-celebration-fun-facts-for-his-fanshhh-1-8090727.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8090722.1472215310!/image/image.jpg | en | null | The name's Connery, Sean Connery: Birthday celebration fun facts for his fanshhh! | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Sir Sean Connery turned 86 yesterday ... so here's 23 facts you might not know about the actor, seen here two decades ago receiving Golden Globe lifetime achievement award.
1. Despite being known as Sean, the actor’s first name is Thomas, and he was referred to as Tommy in his youth.
2. His first job was as a milkman with the St Cuthbert’s Co-Operative Society in Edinburgh.
3. Sir Sean worked as a coffin polisher before going into acting.
4. He reportedly placed third in the Mr Universe contest in 1953 although there is some dispute over whether he finished third in the Junior class, or failed to place in the ‘Tall Man’ classification.
5. He turned out for Edinburgh junior side Bonnyrigg Rose in his youth.
6. He has a tattoo reading ‘Scotland forever’ which he got at the age of 16 when he enrolled in the Royal Navy.
7. Connery attended dancing lessons for 11 years under the tutelage of Swedish dance Yat Malmgren.
8. He donated his $250,000 salary from his role as King Richard in 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves to charity.
9. His film production company, Fountainbridge Films, is named after the area of Edinburgh where he was born and grew up.
10. Following his discharge from the Merchant Navy due to stomach ulcers, he worked as a nude model for art students in Edinburgh
11. He received the Freedom of Edinburgh in 1991.
12. He turned down an offer to portray Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings series claiming he couldn’t understand the novels and wasn’t keen on filming in New Zealand for 18 months.
13. His favourite Bond film is From Russia with Love, as confirmed to ABC News in 2002.
14. Connery turned down the chance to play the role of the Architect in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. The role eventually went to Helmut Bakaitis.
15. Bond author Ian Fleming was initially against the idea of the ‘unrefined’ Scots actor portraying 007, and was said to favour Cary Grant. But he later changed his mind admitting Connery was ‘ideal’ for the role after seeing his performance in Dr No - and adapted future novels to give Bond a Scots background.
16. Sir Matt Busby is said to have offered Connery a contract at Manchester United in the early 1950s, but Connery turned it down, believing that there was more career longevity in acting than football.
17. He met fellow actor Michael Caine in 1954, during a party for the King’s Theatre production of South Pacific. The pair have remained friends ever since.
18. He was once stopped by a policeman for speeding. The cop’s name? Sergeant James Bond.
19. During his time as a milkman, he delivered milk to Fettes School in Edinburgh - the same school attended by James Bond in Fleming’s novels, following his expulsion from Eton.
20. Connery was considered for a cameo in 2012 Bond movie ‘Skyfall’, but director Sam Mendes and producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli felt it would be ‘too distracting’ for the audience. Albert Finney was selected instead.
21. Steven Seagal once broke Connery’s wrist in a martial arts lesson during filming for Never Say Never Again.
22. Connery was asked to portray King Edward I in Braveheart, but was too busy working on Just Cause. Patrick McGoohan took the role instead.
23. His 93rd and last film was 2003’s The League of Extraordinary Gentleman - although he officially retired in 2006.
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] | 2016-08-30T10:48:34 | null | 2016-08-30T11:23:43 | It’s been a while since Jody Hanson and Helen Voyse saw one another. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ffeature-city-mum-jody-dishes-on-doula-service-1-8095543.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8095538.1472552578!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FEATURE: City mum Jody dishes on Doula Service | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | It’s been a while since Jody Hanson and Helen Voyse saw one another.
It’s clear they have plenty to catch up on and the pair chat animatedly as Jody’s eight-month-old son plays happily between them.
Jody Hanson chatting with Helen Voyse who works as a Doula Jody used a 'Doula' during her pregnancy
It’s a comfortable picture, which is hardly surprising given that, for three months earlier this year, Helen was a huge part of the mum and baby’s life - as their personal Doula.
“I met Helen when I was 34 weeks pregnant with my son,” explains Jody, aged 27, who lives with her two boys in Norfolk Park.
“My family don’t live close by so I had limited support during my pregnancy and was worried about how I would cope when the baby was born and who would pick my older son up from school if I suddenly went into labour. I shared my concerns with my midwife and she told me about the Doula Service.”
The Doula Service is provided by Sheffield City Council and aims to support pregnant women throughout the last six weeks of their pregnancy, during the birth and six weeks postnatally. Each woman who is referred to the project is provided with a volunteer Doula who offers them emotional and practical support over a three-month period.
Just hearing someone say ‘you’re doing a fantastic job’ can be enough sometimes Helen Voyse
“At first I didn’t think it was for me, I thought I could do it all myself, but it’s honestly the best thing I ever did,” smiles Jody as she cuddles her little boy.
“My Doula came with me to midwife and health visitor appointments, she came with me to get my bloods done. There’s a lot of information when you’re pregnant and it’s great to have somebody to help you wade through everything, to help you remember appointments and generally support you.
“The day I went into labour, I called her and she was there waiting for me at the hospital when I arrived. It’s that familiar face that you can trust when everything gets going, it’s so reassuring.”
The service launched in 2011 and there are now around 50 active voluntary Doulas working in the city at any one time. Many of them - though not all - are mums themselves, who want to support women or couples and help empower them to have the best experience they can.
Jody Hanson and her son Saint Hezekiah Trotman-Hanson
Helen, aged 35, has been a volunteer Doula for five years and says it’s one of the best things she’s ever done.
“I have three kids, and had three very different experiences, and wanted to be able to give somebody the support they might not necessarily have had without this service,” she says.
“Our role is supportive but also about information-giving, on issues like infant feeding, safe-sleeping, parenting, the practicalities around labour and birth, and the benefits of skin-to-skin contact. It’s not about sharing our own personal experiences, it’s about making sure parents have all the information they need to make an informed choice about what’s best for them and their baby.
“Sometimes just the praise and encouragement in itself can be invaluable, hearing ‘you’re doing a fantastic job’ or ‘you can do this’ can make a big difference.
Helen Voyse who works as a Doula in Sheffield
“The feedback we get from mums is so positive. We have mums that tell us having one of our Doulas with them was like having their own mum or sister or best friend in the room with them, and that’s wonderful to hear. We have women who use this service who are from different countries and who have no family or friends around at all. For women like that, this service is a lifeline.”
Six weeks after the birth, Doulas must say goodbye to the people they’ve watched become families - something Helen admits can be tough.
“Of course it can be hard to say goodbye to someone who’s shared so much with you and who you’ve built a relationship with,” says Helen, who has worked with 35 mums in the past five years.
“But by six weeks their family unit is in a good place and it’s time for us, as Doulas, to move on and help somebody else. Of course it is lovely though when you bump into those mums out and about, in the supermarket or walking through the city centre, and they have this little two, or three, or four-year-old with them, and you think: ‘I remember when you were born.’ One mum even named her baby after me which felt amazing, it’s a really rewarding role.”
All Doulas go through an extensive screening and training programme before they’re assigned to work with local mums, and Jody has already applied to start the training in September, meaning she could be working with other mums-to-be in the city as early as January 2017.
“I’d love to do for someone else, what this service did for me,” she says.
“That would be such a gift.”
BECOME A DOULA:
The service is always seeking new volunteers for its Doula Project, which runs training programmes twice a year.
“You don’t have to be a mum yourself,” says Helen, whose own background is in nursery nursing.
“We have lots of great doulas who don’t have kids. We have some that work full time and others that don’t work at all. Doulas don’t offer clinical support and we have no medical background. Our job is simply to provide emotional and practical support, information and guidance.”
Email: doulaproject@sheffield.gov.uk if you would like more information about becoming a voluntary doula, or call 0114 2735733. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/feature-city-mum-jody-dishes-on-doula-service-1-8095543 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/e604e50229035e443e60be49df08675edfeb01614687763b4d59e95201d43a39.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:02:13 | null | 2016-08-26T05:58:00 | It is fair to say Doncaster Rovers and home comforts are two things that rarely appear in the same sentence. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fdoncaster-rovers%2Frovers-news%2Fdoncaster-rovers-high-tempo-should-lead-to-home-comforts-for-darren-ferguson-s-men-1-8089615.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8089614.1472146902!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Rovers: ‘High tempo’ should lead to home comforts for Darren Ferguson’s men | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | It is fair to say Doncaster Rovers and home comforts are two things that rarely appear in the same sentence.
In the last five seasons, Rovers have won just 32 per cent of their league games at the Keepmoat.
It is a figure that is even more damning when it is noted that one of those seasons finished with them at the top of the league.
Getting Rovers firing on home soil has been a task successive managers have been faced with and one that none have fully completed.
Current incumbent Darren Ferguson knows success at home will be key if he is to mastermind an immediate return to League One. After all, away grounds in the bottom tier are hardly the easiest places to go.
The issue Rovers have faced on a regular basis since they dropped out the Championship is opposing teams sitting back and inviting the hosts to attack.
It is something Ferguson is well aware he will have to deal with again this term.
It could indeed happen this weekend when Rovers host Yeovil Town.
The Rovers boss insists his players are well aware of what to expect this term and know how to combat it.
“I think we’ve had that experience now,” he told The Star.
“The key to that is we’ve got to play with a tempo and an energy at home.
“I think when you don’t it leads to frustration, the players getting frustrated and making the wrong decisions.
“We’ve spoken about that at length and I think in the Cambridge game we were far better.
“We just have to keep improving. That’s what I’m looking for and also taking positives out of the game.
“We’re giving ourselves a chance by keeping clean sheets.
“If we keep doing that, I think there’s goals in the team.”
Ferguson believes key to positive results for Rovers is not getting frustrated when they fail to turn dominance into goals – something which plagued them at times last season.
At Cheltenham Town last week, Rovers were in full control in the first half but did not score. An early goal in the second half was enough to calm nerves.
Ferguson said: “We don’t have to win the game in the first period but we can get control of it.
“Last weekend was similar to the Cambridge game. We had chances, we dominated the game in terms of being the team that looked like scoring the goal.
“I felt a bit of frustration in the last ten minutes of the half.
“We talked about it at half time. I told them to keep doing what they were doing and fortunately we got the goal early in the second half and went from there.” | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/doncaster-rovers/rovers-news/doncaster-rovers-high-tempo-should-lead-to-home-comforts-for-darren-ferguson-s-men-1-8089615 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/307926a52b05efc733e977e1af8d2034ee93677701e786380f30afec432a44b6.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T16:47:56 | null | 2016-08-30T16:34:21 | New Doncaster Rovers signing Frazer Richardson insists he is ready to play despite not having a club since the end of last season. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fdoncaster-rovers%2Frovers-news%2Fdoncaster-rovers-defender-frazer-richardson-ready-to-go-after-joining-on-short-term-contract-1-8096387.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8096412.1472571778!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Rovers: Defender Frazer Richardson 'ready to go' after joining on short term contract | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | New Doncaster Rovers signing Frazer Richardson insists he is ready to play despite not having a club since the end of last season.
The 33-year-old has been a free agent since leaving Rotherham United in May but has signed an initial two-month deal with Rovers.
Frazer Richardson
“Obviously I haven’t done a pre-season but I’ve been doing a bit of training," Richardson told the Rovers official website.
"I have to say a big thank you to Phil Parkinson who let me train with Bolton for a couple of weeks – so I’ve got a bit of football work in to the legs.
"Since the season started I haven’t had too much football but I’ve been keeping myself right so I’m good to go!
“Things haven’t worked out how we quite hoped in the summer for various reasons but Darren Ferguson gave me a ring and wanted to bring me in for a couple of months.
"I jumped at the chance to be quite honest – I’m looking at this as a really good opportunity for myself.
“Doncaster; there’s a really good set up here, a great bunch of lads and Darren and his backroom staff are a good management team.
“I’m really looking forward to it to be honest.
"As soon as I got the call it was a no-brainer so I’m really looking forward to it.”
Signed as cover for Rovers injury crisis in defence, Richardson can play across the back line.
Born in Rotherham, Richardson started his career with Leeds United before spells with Charlton Athletic, Southampton and Middlesbrough.
Richardson was not signed in time to feature in Rovers' Checkatrade Trophy clash at Mansfield Town on Tuesday evening.
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] | 2016-08-29T06:47:40 | null | 2016-08-29T06:42:02 | Doncaster Rovers are once again nervously awaiting medical reports after a raft of injuries were suffered in the win over Yeovil Town. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fdoncaster-rovers%2Frovers-news%2Fdoncaster-rovers-may-make-loan-signings-after-latest-list-of-casualties-takes-gloss-off-big-home-win-1-8093395.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8093394.1472399386!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Rovers may make loan signings after latest list of casualties takes gloss off big home win | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Doncaster Rovers are once again nervously awaiting medical reports after a raft of injuries were suffered in the win over Yeovil Town.
Mitchell Lund was the most serious of a quartet of concerns and will certainly miss tomorrow night’s Checkatrade Trophy trip to Mansfield Town.
The defender was passing blood in his urine after suffering a blow to his ribs early in the second half on Saturday.
Matty Blair, John Marquis and Joe Wright will also be checked over after suffering knocks against the Glovers.
And the diagnoses will be a major influence on the decision of boss Darren Ferguson over whether he will make new loan signings before Wednesday’s transfer deadline.
“A couple of lads have gone to hospital,” Ferguson said after the game. “Matty Blair took a knock to the ribs and Mitchell took the same. He’s definitely gone to hospital.
“When he went to the toilet, blood came out.
“Matty finished the game ok so we’ll see how he is.
“Joe Wright took a thumb to the eye and John Marquis says he feels a little bit concussed.
“It’s just going on and on for us.
“I’ve got until Wednesday to make loan signings and we’ll do what we think is right for the club in the long term, mid term and short term.
“Clearly, if I keep getting defenders injured I’m going to have a problem. It’s going to force my hand.
“There are one or two options that we have.
“For example, Mitchell could go to centre half but of course, if he’s injured that leaves me a bit short.
“We’ll just have to see how it goes.”
After Rovers picked up a third successive win to go third in League Two, Ferguson praised his side for the manner in which they have handled to horrendous injury situation at the club since the summer.
He said: “With the injuries we had, at least we know the sort of time they’re going to be out.
“With the ones I’ve got fit, I’d like to keep a consistent team.
“It just so happens I can’t do that.
“I had to change my back four in a game again.
“I have to give credit to the team, considering how many changes we’ve had to make and changes within games and injuries, we’ve coped really well.
“To have ten points after five games is good.” | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/doncaster-rovers/rovers-news/doncaster-rovers-may-make-loan-signings-after-latest-list-of-casualties-takes-gloss-off-big-home-win-1-8093395 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/1a5b82aa5df8b2d24fdaf1e6aa3d824485e2de8d8c8df8f15828f02713d35be3.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T12:46:57 | null | 2016-08-31T11:46:12 | The ultimate guide to how South Yorkshire holidaymakers can survive in the countryside without technology is now available. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ftake-a-break-from-tech-with-digital-detox-1-8097716.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8097715.1472640455!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Take a break from tech with digital detox | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | The ultimate guide to how South Yorkshire holidaymakers can survive in the countryside without technology is now available.
Some 2,000 UK trippers were surveyed by www.holidaycottages.co.uk to discover just how much they rely on high-tech devices while away and how it affects holiday priorities and behaviour.
Ofcom’s recent research discovered UK adults spend on average 25 hours a week online, which could explain why the holiday cottages company found over 43% of respondents ranked hotel Wi-Fi as highest priority over kitchen facilities, size of bed and TV when booking accommodation.
With the death of the film camera and decline in digital camera sales by 20% (2016 January CIPA report), mobile phones have become an integral part of breaks with them mainly being used for taking photos (57%) alongside updating social media (18%) and being used as GPS to aid directions (27%).
iPads (32%) that have only been on the market since 2010 are now a favoured method for keeping children entertained on long haul journeys.
Brits struggle to stay off their devices during holidays with almost 27% checking mobile phone every few hours while on holiday while 75% view mobile phones as most essential electrical device to take on holiday – even more essential than an electrical toothbrush.
With that in mind Holiday Cottages have created the perfect guide to escape shackles of electrical devices and enjoy new found holiday freedom. Tips and advice include:
· Reviving the disposable camera to create keepsakes of your time away.
· Creating the ultimate sense of adventure by using paper maps instead of GPS.
· Playing traditional games such as I spy on long haul journeys to creates a sense of togetherness.
Full guide is available at https://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/blog/digital-detox site.
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] | 2016-08-26T13:07:07 | null | 2016-08-22T08:05:43 | Darren Ferguson will this week hold discussions with the Doncaster Rovers board as he contemplates whether to bring in at least one defender on loan. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fdoncaster-rovers%2Frovers-news%2Fdoncaster-rovers-darren-ferguson-to-look-back-into-the-loan-market-1-8080787.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8080786.1471856163!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Rovers: Darren Ferguson to look back into the loan market | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Darren Ferguson will this week hold discussions with the Doncaster Rovers board as he contemplates whether to bring in at least one defender on loan.
Ferguson is to continue his hunt for a pacy forward but admits he is now considering adding to his defensive ranks with injured players not yet close to making a return.
The Rovers boss was forced to name teenagers Joe Pugh, Reece Fielding and Danny Amos on the bench for the win over Cheltenham Town on Saturday, something he says hammered home the lack of depth in his squad due to the long injury list.
And he says he is contemplating whether to bring in more loan players than he can use in any one game. Regulations permit only five loan players can be named in any matchday squad.
“The decision I’ve got to make now is whether I bring in another loan,” he told The Star.
“The ones that are injured are still going to be another four weeks.
“We’ll probably look at that this week. You saw the bench we had on Saturday and it was quite a young one and I think we need to have a bit more cover than what we’ve got.
“I’ll speak to the chairman and Gavin [Baldwin, CEO] and we’ll discuss it properly, where we’re going to go with it.
“It may be a case of having to bring in more than five loans, given the circumstances. We’ll wait and see.
“But from what I’ve seen over the last week, I’m really pleased with the players.”
Rovers currently have Riccardo Calder, Jordan Houghton and Niall Mason on loan, though the latter will be out for two months due to a medial ligament issue.
Mason will remain on loan with Rovers however as the deal runs for six months due to the ending of the emergency loan market.
Ferguson said: “Because of the new rules, for him to go back to Villa would make no sense because he can’t go anywhere else.
“We’ll still get a good three months out of him.” | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/doncaster-rovers/rovers-news/doncaster-rovers-darren-ferguson-to-look-back-into-the-loan-market-1-8080787 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/243b15f1afc84c4128841a03b977dda1ff4e057903bd4d202c4f0c748beb2b0a.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T16:46:48 | null | 2016-08-30T17:03:32 | A pop-up prosecco bar is set to open in Doncaster this week ahead of the start of the historic St Leger Festival. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fpop-up-prosecco-bar-to-open-in-doncaster-ahead-of-the-st-leger-festival-1-8096482.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8096480.1472572991!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Pop-up prosecco bar to open in Doncaster ahead of the St Leger festival | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | A pop-up prosecco bar is set to open in Doncaster this week ahead of the start of the historic St Leger Festival.
The bar, Prosecco Pit Stop, is opening to customers on 2 September outside Debenhams on the first floor.
The temporary addition to the shopping centre has been launched in the run up to the famous Ladbrokes St Leger Festival at Doncaster Racecourse, which takes place from September 7 to 10.
Following the festival, the bar will be relocating to a more permanent position within the shopping later this year.
Daniel Matters, commercialisation manager at Frenchgate Shopping Centre, said: “We’re really excited to be launching our pop-up prosecco bar at Frenchgate, which is a fantastic temporary addition to enhance our customers’ shopping experience.
“What better way to for people to relax during or after a busy day shopping with us than a lovely chilled glass of fizz!
“It’ll also be a great way to welcome race-goers to Doncaster for the upcoming St Ledger Festival, which is a huge event for the town.”
The bar will serve a range of proscecco, champagne, world beers and other beverages and is owned and operated by local publicans Shaun and Lucy Applegate of The Station Hotel in Blaxton. It will be open seven days a week. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/pop-up-prosecco-bar-to-open-in-doncaster-ahead-of-the-st-leger-festival-1-8096482 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/ce39256dc8ef555151542928b89f745c327f828082878cda12b8aa1ae88b58c3.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:08:29 | null | 2016-08-26T12:28:43 | Sir Sean Connery turned 86 yesterday ... so here | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fthe-name-s-connery-sean-connery-birthday-celebration-fun-facts-about-iconic-007-1-8090723.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8090722.1472215310!/image/image.jpg | en | null | The name's Connery, Sean Connery: Birthday celebration fun facts about iconic 007 | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Sir Sean Connery turned 86 yesterday ... so here's 23 facts you might not know about the actor with clipped top ten performances thrown in for good meashhhure.
1. Despite being known as Sean, the actor’s first name is Thomas, and he was referred to as Tommy in his youth.
2. His first job was as a milkman with the St Cuthbert’s Co-Operative Society in Edinburgh.
3. Sir Sean worked as a coffin polisher before going into acting.
4. He reportedly placed third in the Mr Universe contest in 1953 although there is some dispute over whether he finished third in the Junior class, or failed to place in the ‘Tall Man’ classification.
5. He turned out for Edinburgh junior side Bonnyrigg Rose in his youth.
6. He has a tattoo reading ‘Scotland forever’ which he got at the age of 16 when he enrolled in the Royal Navy.
7. Connery attended dancing lessons for 11 years under the tutelage of Swedish dance Yat Malmgren.
8. He donated his $250,000 salary from his role as King Richard in 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves to charity.
9. His film production company, Fountainbridge Films, is named after the area of Edinburgh where he was born and grew up.
10. Following his discharge from the Merchant Navy due to stomach ulcers, he worked as a nude model for art students in Edinburgh
11. He received the Freedom of Edinburgh in 1991.
12. He turned down an offer to portray Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings series claiming he couldn’t understand the novels and wasn’t keen on filming in New Zealand for 18 months.
13. His favourite Bond film is From Russia with Love, as confirmed to ABC News in 2002.
14. Connery turned down the chance to play the role of the Architect in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. The role eventually went to Helmut Bakaitis.
15. Bond author Ian Fleming was initially against the idea of the ‘unrefined’ Scots actor portraying 007, and was said to favour Cary Grant. But he later changed his mind admitting Connery was ‘ideal’ for the role after seeing his performance in Dr No - and adapted future novels to give Bond a Scots background.
16. Sir Matt Busby is said to have offered Connery a contract at Manchester United in the early 1950s, but Connery turned it down, believing that there was more career longevity in acting than football.
17. He met fellow actor Michael Caine in 1954, during a party for the King’s Theatre production of South Pacific. The pair have remained friends ever since.
18. He was once stopped by a policeman for speeding. The cop’s name? Sergeant James Bond.
19. During his time as a milkman, he delivered milk to Fettes School in Edinburgh - the same school attended by James Bond in Fleming’s novels, following his expulsion from Eton.
20. Connery was considered for a cameo in 2012 Bond movie ‘Skyfall’, but director Sam Mendes and producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli felt it would be ‘too distracting’ for the audience. Albert Finney was selected instead.
21. Steven Seagal once broke Connery’s wrist in a martial arts lesson during filming for Never Say Never Again.
22. Connery was asked to portray King Edward I in Braveheart, but was too busy working on Just Cause. Patrick McGoohan took the role instead.
23. His 93rd and last film was 2003’s The League of Extraordinary Gentleman - although he officially retired in 2006. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/the-name-s-connery-sean-connery-birthday-celebration-fun-facts-about-iconic-007-1-8090723 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/95ebd6b1cf2efe9638b13a37ddb43a75aeeca0ce06ad2273330c0feb06533f37.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:51 | null | 2016-08-21T15:01:51 | Liam Hoden delivers his assessment on how the Rovers players fared. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fdoncaster-rovers%2Frovers-news%2Fdoncaster-rovers-player-ratings-from-the-win-at-cheltenham-1-8080770.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8080769.1471788099!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Rovers: Player ratings from the win at Cheltenham | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Liam Hoden delivers his assessment on how the Rovers players fared.
Marko Marosi 7
Steady performance in second straight clean sheet for keeper. Just needs to work on quick distribution.
Mitchell Lund 7
Did not offer a great deal going forward but a strong defensive performance from the youngster.
Joe Wright 7
Excellent composure under pressure in the second half. Growing into partnership with Andy Butler.
Andy Butler 8
Involved in great physical battles at the back but more than held his own. Key to team’s resoluteness.
Cedric Evina 7
Known more for his offensive work, he was excellent in defence, throwing himself into challenges.
Jordan Houghton 8
Gets better with every minute of experience. Added bite to midfield and sparked plenty of attacks.
Matty Blair 6
Quieter afternoon than recent but still an excellent outlet. Continues to be tireless.
Tommy Rowe 7
Forged an excellent understanding with Coppinger. Very lively over first half hour.
James Coppinger 8
The creative spark for so much of Rovers’ play with incisive passing. Created goal for Marquis.
John Marquis 8
A constant nuisance for Cheltenham with relentless running. Pressing play created several attacks as Rovers threatened in first half.
Andy Williams 6
Got into good positions in first half but will be disappointed to have not truly threatened Cheltenham goal.
Subs used
Liam Mandeville
Should have either scored or set up a certain goal when Cheltenham keeper was caught upfield.
Harry Middleton
Came on late to shore up Rovers to make sure of the win and did just that.
Subs not used: Ross Etheridge, Riccardo Calder, Danny Amos, Joe Pugh, Reece Fielding
Cheltenham Town: Russell Griffiths 6, Easah Suliman 5 (Hall 51, 6), Daniel Parslow 7, Daniel O’Shaughnessy 6, Jordan Cranston 6, Billy Waters 7, Danny Whitehead 6 (James Jennings 63, 6), Harry Pell 7, James Dayton 6, Danny Wright 6, Koby Arthur 6 (Smith 75, 6). Subs not used: Calum Kitscha, James Rowe, Jordan Lymn, Jack Barthram.
Referee: Mark Heywood 6.
Attendance: 2,923 (367 away).
Click here for up-to-date news from the Keepmoat | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/doncaster-rovers/rovers-news/doncaster-rovers-player-ratings-from-the-win-at-cheltenham-1-8080770 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/488f74224dd7ef4fd222e54dfe20cfe3b860efead1f5fb5868dec4be22da5276.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T16:46:50 | null | 2016-08-30T16:13:28 | Three teenagers have been arrested today over the murder of a man whose body was found on moorland near Sheffield. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fthree-teenagers-arrested-over-moors-murder-1-8096319.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8096318.1472570087!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Three teenagers arrested over moors murder | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Three teenagers have been arrested today over the murder of a man whose body was found on moorland near Sheffield.
The 15-year-olds, two boys and one girl, have been arrested in connection with the death of Rotherham man Craig Nelson.
The boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder and the girl on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and are currently in police custody.
Mr Nelson, also known as Craig Preston and from Wath-upon-Dearne, was found on August 22 on the moors on the A628 at Woodhead Tunnels, Derbyshire.
A post-mortem examination has found that he died as a result of head injuries.
It comes after a man and woman appeared in court charged with murder in relation to Mr Nelson’s death.
Mohammed Shiraz Bashir, aged 41, and Leonie Marie Mason, 23, both of Holme Park Court, Huddersfield, appeared at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday and were remanded in custody ahead of their next court appearance.
Bashir and Mason are due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on Tuesday, September 27.
Anyone with information is asked to call South Yorkshire Police on 101.
They can alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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] | 2016-08-30T10:46:42 | null | 2016-08-30T11:20:58 | Increasing numbers of British employees are still going to work despite being sick, new research has shown. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-fight-illness-to-work-are-you-among-them-1-8095531.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8095530.1472552552!/image/image.jpg | en | null | More fight illness to work: are you among them? | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Increasing numbers of British employees are still going to work despite being sick, new research has shown.
A third of British companies reported increasing levels of staff 'presenteeism' - workers turning up despite being sick - in the last 12 months.
The finding comes as a survey of 1,000 officer workers revealed that a third of the UK workforce does not feel comfortable about asking for time off for being sick.
One if five workers also felt uncomfortable about even asking for holiday.
The unease of British workers was revealed in a survey by Printerland.co.uk with a shocking 25 per cent of employees stating that they don't feel valued.
The survey also found that a third of employees don't feel comfortable asking for help, despite 15 per cent of them admitting that they're too busy at work.
Surprisingly, despite these figures, bosses were rated as one of the most-liked colleagues at work, out-ranked only by admin and reception staff.
According to Dr Jill Miller, research adviser at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, a third of companies reported an increase in the number of staff coming in ill in the last 12 months.
Dr Miller said: "Employers need to be aware of the issue of presenteeism, working while genuinely sick.
"The spreading of germs and employees working to a poorer standard is not good for business or the individual's health.
"Our research has shown that the main reason employees don't take time off because their workload is too high and they don't want colleagues to pick up their work.
"Managers should lead by example by taking their holiday and staying at home when they are sick, which creates a more supportive culture.
"Employers must make sure staff are given clear protocols and know how to book leave and who to contact when they are sick."
The poll also highlighted some of the most common irritations of office life, revealing that people not listening is the most annoying habit a colleague can adopt. This habit is a regular occurrence, with 45 per cent of offices complaining about a member of staff ignoring people.
This was followed by other peeves such as not replying to emails, meetings running too long, people not answering the phones and not washing their dishes and mugs.
The most tolerated habit was people talking to themselves, which is fortunate as almost one in five respondents admitted to being guilty of this in their place of work.
Loud typing, not taking part in tea and coffee rounds and loud music were also tolerated, albeit through gritted teeth.
Respondents also voted for the most annoying business phrases and the survey found that "blue sky thinking" was the most disliked, with over a quarter voting that they strongly disliked it.
This was followed by expressions such as "low hanging fruit", "run it up the flagpole", "paradigm shift" and "loop back".
The more acceptable phrases were "think outside the box", "it is what it is", "going forwards", "bring it to the table" and "touch base".
Catherine Bannan, HR manager at Printerland.co.uk, commented: "The survey was a real eye opener and shows how important it is to engage with your staff.
"Any business that aims to operate to its best ability must put its staff first, which means creating a supportive environment in which employees feel they can take the holiday that is owed to them." | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/more-fight-illness-to-work-are-you-among-them-1-8095531 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/862ced338cee1a1875167fc8e521b1d5a7575f6604056b4316272cb65972ad7c.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:49:24 | null | 2016-08-26T12:43:34 | The most popular pet name in the UK is Charlie, according to new research into the names we choose for our animals by Pets at Home. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcharlie-is-our-darling-most-popular-pet-name-revealed-1-8090768.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8090767.1472211897!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Charlie is our darling: most popular pet name revealed | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | The most popular pet name in the UK is Charlie, according to new research into the names we choose for our animals by Pets at Home.
Pets at Home surveyed more than 800,000 pet owners through its My VIP club and has found the top 50 most popular names for each pet type. Whether the pet is a bird, cat, dog, fish, horse, reptile or small animal, Charlie was the clear winner with almost 34,000 of British pet owners choosing this name for their animal friend, topping the list of most common names for birds, cats and horses.
Poppy also proved to be a popular choice for many pets, particularly canines and felines, ranking at number one for dogs and number two for cats. Other common selections include Alfie, Bella, Billy and Molly.
George also ranked highly across all species with almost 10,000 of those taking part choosing this name within the top 50, again regardless of pet type, suggesting the young Prince’s influence may not end with toddler fashion and toys.
The world of entertainment, particularly children’s cartoons, appear to have had an effect on the names owners select. Bird based film Rio saw the film’s title rank in tenth place for birds, while classic cartoon character name Tweety came in at number 32.
Bestselling book A Cat Called Alfie may have inspired cat owners, with Alfie being the eighth most popular name for cats. Winnie the Pooh fans are meanwhile drawn to Tigger, which ranked at 11 in cat names. Demonstrating that classic films can still influence our decisions, Thumper, who appeared in the 1942 film Bambi, is still the seventh most chosen name for rabbits. Nemo, is the second most popular name for the nation’s fish following Goldie in first.
Gavin Hawthorn, Group CRM Director, said: “It’s interesting to see that just as popular culture and famous faces influence what we name our children, likewise, these trends can help the nation’s pet owners select a name for their animals. It seems likely that children being allowed to name their first animal friend forms a big part of the naming process, particularly among the film and TV inspired monikers.
“However, it also seems that books and even the Royal family are also helping Brits to decide on what to call their pet. Meanwhile Charlie and Poppy scored highly across species, suggesting that cute, traditional names will always appeal when it comes to naming our pets.”
Top ten names for British pets by species
Top ten names for dogs
1. Poppy
2. Alfie
3. Bella
4. Charlie
5. Molly
6. Max
7. Daisy
8. Bailey
9. Ruby
10. Lola
Top ten names for cats
1. Charlie
2. Poppy
3. Molly
4. Bella
5. Oscar
6. Daisy
7. Tilly
8. Alfie
9. Millie
10. Smudge
Top ten names for small animals
1. Daisy
2. Fudge
3. Nibbles
4. Poppy
5. Rosie
6. Charlie
7. Thumper
8. Fluffy
9. George
10. Harry
Top ten names for reptiles
1. Spike
2. George
3. Rex
4. Charlie
5. Sid
6. Monty
7. Bob
8. Leo
9. Rango
10. Sheldon
Top ten names for fish
1. Goldie
2. Nemo
3. Bob
4. Bubbles
5. Fishy
6. George
7. Fred
8. Jaws
9. Dave
10. Tom
Top ten names for horses
1. Charlie
2. Jack
3. Rosie
4. Molly
5. Harry
6. Alfie
7. Billy
8. Poppy
9. Murphy
10. Lady
Top ten names for birds
1. Charlie
2. Joey
3. Billy
4. Bobby
5. George
6. Blue
7. Alfie
8. Rosie
9. Sky10. Rio | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/charlie-is-our-darling-most-popular-pet-name-revealed-1-8090768 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/2cf533ac911d2f37ef706e23fa8a04e96c769a536d36ef0fcf906177207f6105.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T14:46:56 | null | 2016-08-31T14:28:25 | Work has started to help salmon - described as South Yorkshire’s champion swimmers - to return to the River Don. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsalmon-return-to-river-don-1-8098238.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8098237.1472650082!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Salmon return to River Don | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Work has started to help salmon - described as South Yorkshire’s champion swimmers - to return to the River Don.
Salmon are occasionally found in the river but getting over weirs built in the 19th century is preventing many from making their way upstream to spawn.
Fish passes have already been built around several weirs in the river and now work has just started on two more in central Sheffield. Project leaders say this will contribute to the return of salmon to the River Don for the first time in over 150 years.
The works at Steelbank weir at Neepsend and Brightside weir are part of a wider programme of works to restore and improve the river called ‘The Living Heritage of the River Don’ led by the Don Catchment Rivers Trust.
Karen Eynon, project manager for DCRT said: “The rivers of the Don catchment historically provided prosperity to South Yorkshire, it’s time to recognise, restore and celebrate their contribution to our heritage.
“We hope to capture the imagination of the people of South Yorkshire with the return of salmon to the River Don. Fish passes act like watery staircases or escalators which allow fish to swim their way over a weir.”
The scheme is being funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Yorkshire Water, the Wild Trout Trust and Gripple Ltd - a Sheffield-based manufacturer of wire fasteners.
In addition, the Environment Agency have contributed technical expertise and funding.
Andy Gull from Gripple said: “As a local business we are delighted to help projects that conserve and sustain the local wildlife.” | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/salmon-return-to-river-don-1-8098238 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/8941f0a92376baa4c3567f4c9ae19cd82b5fe274a9b04cac5175547ed429d4d5.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T10:47:32 | null | 2016-08-27T10:55:30 | Yiorkshire | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fleeds-festival-the-sherlocks-rock-reading-ahead-of-yorkshire-homecoming-1-8092224.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8092222.1472291816!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Leeds Festival: The Sherlocks rock Reading ahead of Yorkshire homecoming | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Yiorkshire's latest Radio 1 stars The Sherlocks proved a big hit at Reading Festival last night and are now heading home to do it all again - today they play Leeds Festival.
They top along list of big name local breaking local bands - including The Wired, Fighting Caravans and Faux Pas - who are being showcased at Leeds.
Local talent is joining the the likes of Biffy Clyro and Fall Out Boy - who played Leeds last night - Foals and Disclosure, who perform tonight, and Red Hot Chili Peppers who will close Leeds Festival this Bank Holiday weekend.
For more about Leeds Festival and tickets availability visit www.leedsfestival.com
The Sherlocks, singer songwriter Kiaran Crook, 20, brother and drummer Brandon, 23, guitarist Josh Davidson, 22, and his brother and bassist Andy, 17, recently played the biggest music festival in the world, the SXSW music festival in Austin, Texas.
But this is the biggest showcase weekend for the Bolton Upon Dearne indie quartet who have over 700 gigs to their name and have also just completed their first UK headline tour, selling out venues around the country, with their latest single Last Night getting lots of Radio 1 airplay.
Last year Kiaran, Brandon, Josh and Andy drew a huge number of fans before Sunday lunchtime at Reading, but a coveted evening slot on this year’s popular Festival Republic stage meant the crowds in the south were even bigger.
On a scorching summer evening the temperature in Berkshire was almost as high as the anticipation for the band of brothers’ 30 minute seven song set.
At exactly 5.45pm the lads, playing it cool as always, bounded on stage to kick off with single Last Night followed by favourites Escapade and Heart of Gold.
They continued with epic new song Candle Light, Live for the Moment and finished with Chasing Shadows as two giant beach balls flew back and forth across the arena.
Will You Be There?, which had one of its first plays at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, was another soaring highlight.
The huge Reading turn out for Yorkshire's latest Radio 1 stars The Sherlocks
Almost all the sides to the huge festival tent were drawn back meaning the Sherlocks’ sound carried beyond the tent poles. More and more joined the audience as the gig went on and by the end of the set the place was rammed.
“That was astonishing” frontman Kiaran told us as he came off stage.
“Last year was truly memorable, but this year Reading has taken it to another level. We’re seeing crowd reactions we'd only ever seen in the north before.
“We love it down here and now we're buzzing even more for Leeds.”
* The Sherlocks play The Festival Republic stage at Leeds Festival 5:45pm, Saturday August 27 and tour nationwide in September. More at thesherlocksmusic.co.uk. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/leeds-festival-the-sherlocks-rock-reading-ahead-of-yorkshire-homecoming-1-8092224 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/cabd6ec7e947bd952c9351166218b9672af527c8abcd5dd3b123458f4756174c.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:10:17 | null | 2016-08-25T10:36:49 | Cheating Doncaster women have said the type of underwear their lover wears is important to them, according to a new survey. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fcheating-doncaster-women-say-their-lover-s-underpants-can-make-or-break-a-relationship-1-8087644.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8087643.1472117915!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Cheating Doncaster women say their lover's underpants can make or break a relationship | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Cheating Doncaster women have said the type of underwear their lover wears is important to them, according to a new survey.
The survey, conducted by VictoriaMilan – a dating website for married and attached people looking to cheat – polled 4,132 of its female members to find out what it is about their lover’s underwear vs. their husband’s underwear that turns them on…or off.
Three out of every four women say the underwear a man chooses is important to them – however only just over half of women (55%) say they are looking at their husband’s choice of underwear, while 94% are scrutinizing what their lover chooses to wear.
Cheating women agree that the sexiest type of underwear is boxers followed by slips. The least sexy underwear is long underwear with only 3% of women saying they find them a turn on, and only 5% of women like to see their man in a thong.
Women say that their husbands are wearing dirty, discolored and old underwear – that annoys a good 65% those polled. Others say tacky designs and bright colors (14%) irritate them, 11% say it’s unsexy his mother still buys them and 10% say he doesn’t seem to buy new underwear ever.
The deal breaker for 72% of women on a first date is underwear they can imagine their grandfather wearing, while 12% say a thong would send them packing. 8% agree that leopard print, superhero designs, cartoons or long-legged underwear would freak them out in the bedroom.
Founder and CEO of Victoria Milan, Sigurd Vedal, said that underwear was a small thing that seemed to mean so much.
“A man’s choice in underwear says a lot about him to a woman – and can be a dealmaker or a deal breaker. Men probably don’t realise that his choice of underwear will greatly influence whether a women will take him as her lover or not,” Mr Vedal said.
SURVEY RESULTS
Do you give importance to men’s underwear?
Yes - 75%
No - 25%
Do you look at the underwear your husband wears?
Yes - 55%
No - 45%
Do you look at the underwear your lover wears?
Yes - 94%
No - 6%
Which underwear do you find sexier?
Boxers - 67%
Slips - 25%
Long underwear - 3%
Thong - 5%
What irritates you about the underwear of your husband?
That they look discolored, dirty and old - 65%
That they are tacky, and bright colours - 14%
That his mother buys them - 11%
That he doesn’t renew them or care about the appearance much - 10%
What underwear would freak you out on a first date with a lover?
Leopard print, cartoon or superhero - 8%
Thongs - 12%
Ones with long legs - 8%
Some you can imagine your grandfather wearing - 72% | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/cheating-doncaster-women-say-their-lover-s-underpants-can-make-or-break-a-relationship-1-8087644 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/58dbb27c81252ce06424efd4249215334613472c3fea7765ea80a8be036892b3.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T12:46:50 | null | 2016-08-30T13:15:25 | The first Scot to win Edinburgh Festival Fringe biggest comedy award for three decades, has vowed to keep performing in tiny venues to keep emotional power of his work. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fgood-gadd-fringe-comedy-award-winner-covers-sex-assault-1-8095847.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8095842.1472559409!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GOOD GADD! Fringe comedy award winner covers sex assault | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | The first Scot to win Edinburgh Festival Fringe biggest comedy award for three decades, has vowed to keep performing in tiny venues to keep emotional power of his work.
Richard Gadd, whose material explores impact of suffering a sexual assault four years ago, is first home-grown act since Arnold Brown in 1987 to collect coveted Edinburgh Comedy Awards prize.
The Fife comic, who has built a cult following on the Fringe with his deeply intense and personal performances, is performing a free show in an underground cavern with just 40 seats every night.
But he fears his impact of his shows would be lost if he was appearing on stage before several hundred people.
Gadd, who latest show also explores mental health problems and masculinity, was close to tears as he collected his award at the Dovecot Gallery.
He said: “The darkness I was in, I cannot tell you how bad it felt. The worst thing my abuser did was take my confidence away from me. I feel that this goes some way to getting it back.”
A unique Scottish double win was celebrated at the awards - formerly sponsored by Perrier and now backed by Lastminute.com - when rising Glasgow star Scott Gibson was named best newcomer.
The former call centre worker’s debut Fringe show at the Gilded Balloon charts his recovering from a brain haemorrhage seven year ago and his decision to pursue a career as a stand-up.
Comic Bob Slayer’s project, Iraq Out & Loud, which saw the entire Chilcot Report read out aloud by more than 1000 performers and members of the public over 284 hours, won the “spirit of the Fringe” panel prize award.
Gadd, who wins £10,000 in prize money, vowed not turn his back on the “free Fringe” - which has produced two of the last three winners of the award - because of its anarchic, experimental and “anti-authoritarian” nature.
Gadd spends the majority of his latest one running on a treadmill, in front of an image of a man in a gorilla suit. His show - Monkey See Monkey Do represent the “very real monkey” he had on his back for years, linked to his abuse trauma.
Nica Burns, director of the awards, described Monkey See Monkey Monkey Do as a “highly-original, highly-experimental show, which combines hilarity and heart.”
Gadd’s show is one of the most sought-after on the Fringe, with audiences queuing outside the Banshee Labyrinth hours in advance to try to secure a seat and hundreds being turned away.
Gadd, from Wormit, said: “I want the message to be clear in my shows.If you’re in a room that’s too big and you’re just a dot on the stage then the message is going to be unclear.
“When you’re pressed up against 40 people in a room and you’re up in their face and they can see your facial expressions and your mannerisms and all the nuances then the comedy comes through more powerfully. Comedy isn’t supposed to be done in a big venue.
“It’s not about the numbers or the money for me. If it was I would go and get a better job that’s more stable. It’s more to do with the art.
“It’s never been the ego of filling a big room. It just doesn’t appeal to me. I like to know what I’m getting and I like to know what I’m giving and most of all I like knowing that the shows will land.”
The comic insisted he was reluctant to move into bigger venues because of the way the ‘free Fringe’ offered prioritised paying its performers.
He said: “I owe the free Fringe so much for how much it has helped me down the years. I would definitely come back to it. I’d maybe go to 80 seats at the most.
“The free Fringe has got anarchy at its heart. It is fundamentally experimental in its nature. It is anti-authoritarian. It places the artist first.
“You’ve got all these big venues which pop up around Edinburgh. They support artists where they can, but they have these massive over-heads and they take a big chunk of the ticket gate.
“The artist suffers. It’s not all about the money, but in the world’s biggest arts festival I feel the artist needs to be at the forefront and making money first and foremost before everyone else gets paid.
“The only way they can do that is if they do the free Fringe, which is philanthropic and puts the artist first. That is so important in among the PR machine that is the Fringe.”
Gadd, 26, said he was “shocked and surprised ” that he was the first nominee for the main award to emerge from the Scottish comedy scene for 23 years - when both Phil Kay and Parrot were shortlisted - and suggested it was down to the Fringe being too “London-centric.”
He added: “I think the industry is waking up to the talent that is in Scotland now.
“For a long time, Scottish comedy was seen as too parochial. Despite happening in Scotland, this festival is London-centric and is focused on and obsessed with London. Scotland has been over-looked as too parochial. These awards have probably tarred Scotland with the Scotland brush, for the want of a better phrase.”
In his acceptance speech Gibson, 32, admitted Scottish comics had had a difficult relationship with the Fringe in the past.
Gibson, the first Scot to be nominated best newcomer since Kevin Bridges in 2009, said: “We like to tell ourselves that we’re not part of it, strangely, but hopefully this will show that we can come up and tell our stories.
“The story of main show is about me having an aneurysm removed, those three weeks that I spent in hospital, getting better and starting doing comedy.
“I’ve always loved comedy and knew I wanted to do it for a long time, but I didn’t do it until I had the brain haemorrhage. It’s really what pushed me into doing stand-up.” | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/good-gadd-fringe-comedy-award-winner-covers-sex-assault-1-8095847 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/45ab8f7bb51f5cc27b9e2009358f0e6844d285c444c86038426bd2fb9a8cca7c.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:46:45 | null | 2016-08-30T14:50:28 | Doncaster rail passengers are advised to expect disruption to train services until 6pm tonight after a freight train caught fire. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fdelays-for-doncaster-travellers-after-freight-train-fire-1-8096094.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8095110.1472566253!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Delays for Doncaster travellers after freight train fire | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Doncaster rail passengers are advised to expect disruption to train services until 6pm tonight after a freight train caught fire.
A statement from National Rail said: “A fire on a freight train between Retford and Doncaster means trains cannot run between these stations.
“The line from Doncaster towards Retford has reopened and trains in this direction are returning to normal, however delays of up to 60 minutes may still occur.
“Virgin Trains East Coast and Grand Central passengers may use each others services on reasonable routes.
Virgin Trains East Coast passengers may use CrossCountry on northbound services from Doncaster, East Midlands Trains to and from London St Pancras International and Northern between Leeds and Wakefield and Retford and Sheffield.”
Passengers are also advised to get updates on the incident by following #Doncaster on Twitter. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/delays-for-doncaster-travellers-after-freight-train-fire-1-8096094 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/6cb589de329af1f664eccaa059cd24e22fb5b48b4ac69f22591c77a79b315ee3.json |
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Wayne Rooney could be heading to the MLS at the end of his contract with clubs ready to throw cash at Manchester United’s captain. SunSport revealed last week that Rooney will not be offered a contract extension at Old Trafford for at least 18 months. According to Portland Chief’s owner, Merritt Paulson, MLS sides are closely monitoring the forward’s situation and are ready to throw “big dollars” to lure Rooney to America. (The Sun).
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Antonio Conte insists only John Terry and Sam Allardyce can decide whether the Chelsea captain should end his self-imposed England exile. Terry retired from international football in 2012 but Allardyce, who names his first England squad on Sunday, has indicted he may speak with the 35-year-old defender over the possibility of a return. (Daily Mail).
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Manchester United are set to play a waiting game as the summer transfer window draws to a close. There is still interest in Southampton defender Jose Fonte, who would be Mourinho’s fifth summer signing. But any deal will depend on Southampton softening their stance on the 32-year-old. It is understood United are willing to wait until deadline day in a bid to test their resolve. (Manchester Evening News).
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Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo is set for a medical at Manchester City. The Chile international, 33, flew into Manchester on Tuesday afternoon. City manager Guardiola said: “I cannot deny what everyone knows. The deal is not complete. After I will answer about a player who at the moment is not our player.” Joe Hart, who has not played for City this season, will start Wednesday’s home Champions League qualifier second leg against Steaua Bucharest. (BBC Sport).
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Gareth Bale will cement his position as one of the top players in the world with a bumper new £375,000-a-week contract. He will sign the two-year extension to his Real Madrid deal that will tie him to the Spanish giants until 2021.
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Philippe Montanier expects Nottingham Forest’s search for a goalkeeper to end on Wednesday – with the club working to complete a deal, understood to be for Serbian international Vladimir Stojkovic. (Nottingham Post).
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Hull have opened talks with Tottenham over a deal for midfielder Ryan Mason, according to Sky sources. The 25-year-old has fallen behind Eric Dier, Moussa Dembele and new signing Victor Wanyama in the pecking order for places in Mauricio Pochettino’s midfield. (Sky Sports).
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Figures show a massive drop in the fines being issued in July this year compared with 12 months ago.
According to the new figures, the number of fines issued by Doncaster Council dropped from 616 in July last year to 61 - a fall of just over 90 per cent.
Damian Allen, Director of Learning Opportunities and Skills, said: “Regular attendance at school is very important for every child.
"Doncaster Council will continue to promote the importance of regular school attendance to all parents and where appropriate issue Fixed Penalty Notices and take court action.
"Following the Platt court judgement, we took time to seek and clarify Department of Education advice and we are now issuing fines in line with the guidance given."
Local authorities across the region have also massively decreased the number of fines being issued for term-time holidays.
In Sheffield the council issued 900 fines in June 2015. But, according to figures from the authority this year it issued just three - a drop of more than 99 per cent.
In Kirklees, the number of fines issued in July more than halved from 326 in 2015 to 145 this year.
In June and July last year North Yorkshire issued 258 fines but this year it dropped to 29.
The council has said it changed its stance on issuing fines following High Court ruling.
It has suspended the issuing of penalty notices for unauthorised absence “if a child’s school attendance is 90 per cent and above in the preceding six months, including any holiday.” “This marks a change in our position,” said Pete Dwyer, North Yorkshire’s corporate director for the Children and Young People’s Service.
“Previously we followed Government guidance which stated that term-time absence could only be authorised in exceptional circumstances, which did not include holidays. If an absence was not authorised by the school this automatically triggered a penalty notice.
Following the ruling we are now waiting for further guidance from the DfE on this matter.” Kirklees Council said its policy had not changed. Mr Platt said:
“The crux of this is that the Government guidelines in 2013 changed the burden on headteachers who could no longer approve absences apart from in exceptional circumstances.
But they did not change the burden on parents.
Taking a child on an unauthorised absence is not a criminal offence - failing to make sure your child attends regularly is. “If the Government wants to make every unauthorised absence a criminal offence they will have to legislate to do that.
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And the Rovers boss is more than confident the Chelsea loanee can handle the defensive midfield role this season.
Houghton was drafted in following Luke McCullough’s knee ligament injury which ruled him out for the entire campaign.
After some initial teething problems, the 21-year-old has settled into the role and was one of Rovers’ top performers in the back-to-back wins over Cambridge United and Cheltenham Town.
Ferguson believes everyone can now see Houghton is a good player, including his new team mates.
“Jordan came in and maybe didn’t expect to play straight away,” Ferguson told The Star. “But I think he’s a good player, the boy.
“He’s grown into the role. It takes time for him to have a relationship with his team mates but I think they can see he’s a good a good player now and that he can be trusted with the ball.
“And he gives you the other side of it in terms of defensively.
“It’s probably the most important position on the pitch. It wasn’t easy to replace Luke but Jordan has come in and shown he’s a good player.
“He’s 21. He’s not a baby and he’s been at Plymouth where the expectations are probably similar to ourselves.
“I’ve been pleased with him but I think there’s still more to come.”
Ferguson was last night awaiting news on transfer-listed Dany N’Guessan who has been on trial with Southend United. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/doncaster-rovers/rovers-news/doncaster-rovers-chelsea-loanee-jordan-houghton-can-handle-most-important-position-1-8084698 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/702b87d8523af9d2ad5082280099a80110bb6dd44936bdcde9d8da7a368b9111.json |
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They are warning that a recent spate of high-profile divorces (here soundtracked by Tammy Wynette's D-I-V-O-R-C-E) among the mega rich are breeding a culture of unreasonable demands in normal divorce cases which can pile on the stress and pressure already created by separation.
Hollywood actress Heard, 30, published her expenses during her headline-grabbing split from Depp which she claims run to US$44,000 a month despite an average monthly income of US$10,000.
Some of her monthly costs include US$10,000 for rent, US$3,000 for health care, US$2,000 for groceries and household supplies, another US$2,000 for eating out, US$2,000 for clothes and US$10,000 for entertainment, gifts and holidays.
She also included US$10,000 for miscellaneous expenses, including grooming and pet supplies for her dogs and her publicist, agent and attorney fees.
And former supermodel Christina Estrada, 54, was successful in obtaining a share of her 61-year-old billionaire Saudi husband's £200 million fortune in one of Britain's biggest ever High Court divorce battles last month.
Sheikh Walid Juffali, 61, was ordered to pay Estrada a lump sum of £53 million - the largest "needs" pay-out ever made by an English court.
Aside from the £62 million she claimed she needed to buy a new home, Estrada said she also needed £1 million each year to dress herself, with her shopping list including £58,000 for two luxury handbags, as well as £23,000 for six 'casual' handbags and £35,000 for ten clutch bags. The Saudi billionaire died two weeks after the judgement.
Lyn Ayrton, of family law firm Lake Legal, said: "Reports of a handbag allowance running to tens of thousands of pounds are not helpful in the vast majority of divorces.
"Couples need to have realistic expectations through the process. There is no principle in English law that a spouse has to be kept in a particular lifestyle.
"The standard of living enjoyed by the parties is taken into account but it is only one of many factors and in most cases both parties have to cut their cloth after a separation.
"Spousal maintenance is hugely complex. There is no automatic entitlement to spousal maintenance on divorce or dissolution.
"The legislation obliges the court to consider whether it is possible to achieve a clean break between the parties, or whether the needs of one party require maintenance to be paid by the other party, whether in isolation or as a means of 'topping up' an existing income source."
Ms Ayrton argues that a more realistic approach to maintenance would help to facilitate quicker and easier divorce proceedings, which also helps to minimise the stress involved in separation.
Other recent high profile divorces include former world heavyweight boxing champion David Haye and his wife Natasha who were granted a divorce after eight years of marriage.
Comedian and actor Chris Rock and his wife Malaak Compton-Rock announced the end of their nearly 20-year marriage in 2014, and spent the next two years hashing out the details of their divorce settlement - including the issue of child support.
China has recently been captivated by action star Wang Baoqiang who is seeking to divorce his actress wife Ma Rong. The divorce, brought about by an alleged affair, sent Chinese social media into meltdown with posts about the scandal attracting more than five billion views. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/celebrity-divorces-create-unrealistic-expectations-1-8095585 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/ad49be1297398db99937d3e1756f1fb331d3f0703fe7e4e73948ec4f9d7d4d20.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T22:47:59 | null | 2016-08-30T22:31:44 | A debut goal for summer signing Alfie Beestin helped Doncaster Rovers kick off their Checkatrade Trophy campaign with victory over Mansfield Town. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fdoncaster-rovers%2Frovers-news%2Fmatch-report-mansfield-town-0-doncaster-rovers-2-1-8096908.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8096938.1472596031!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Match report: Mansfield Town 0 Doncaster Rovers 2 | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | A debut goal for summer signing Alfie Beestin helped Doncaster Rovers kick off their Checkatrade Trophy campaign with victory over Mansfield Town.
Riccardo Calder also found the net as a young Rovers side picked up a deserved win at Field Mill to top their group in the much criticised competition.
While the merits of the tournament will continue to be debated, there can be no doubt the game was a useful excerise for Darren Ferguson’s side.
Injuries have left Rovers down to the bare bones. This game was a welcome reminder of what Rovers still have in reserve of their heavily depleted squad.
Summer signing Beestin made an impressive debut alongside youth team graduate Reece Fielding who was precociously assured in starting at centre half.
The other four faces brought into the side were more familiar with Ross Etheridge, Harry Middleton, Riccardo Calder and Liam Mandeville handed starts as Darren Ferguson used all his changes permitted by competition rules.
Calder may be out of favour but provided a demonstration of what he is capable of. Constantly playing close to the touchline, he caused numerous problems with his pace and crossing.
His goal to make sure of the points late on was an added bonus for the Aston Villa loanee who certainly put pressure on the regular starters.
But the most pleasing aspects were the performances - particularly in the second half - of Mandeville and Beestin, operating as wide forwards in support of Andy Williams.
Both were brimming with energy, producing testing runs and crafted several chances for team mates.
Beestin in particular showed impressive footwork on his first introduction to Rovers supporters and looked every bit as talented, if somewhat raw, as Ferguson had hinted.
It may not have been the most thrilling game of football but the positives were plentiful as Rovers maintained their momentum.
The winning habit is something Rovers need this season if they are to achieve their ultimate goal of promotion. Whatever priority it given to a competition, stringing victories together is something that cannot be sniffed at.
The first half, in front of a larger than expected crowd at Field Mill, was an open if scrappy affair.
Rovers went close on eight minutes when Beestin embarked on a mazy run before cutting a sublime pass to Calder who smashed just wide on the angle.
CJ Hamilton produced a similar effort for Mansfield while lively forward Danny Rose drilled into the side netting with a first time effort.
Matty Blair struck the outside of the post with a deflected cross but Mansfield should have had the lead before the break when Rose sent a free header just wide.
Rovers upped their game in the second half and looked the more dangerous.
They should have been ahead on the hour when Mandeville sent in a brilliant low cross which Williams somehow failed to connect with just two yards out.
But they did break the deadlock on 72 minutes.
Middleton went for goal from distance but the shot was blocked, with the ball falling to Beestin who showed no hesitation in confidently smashing home from 25 yards into the bottom corner.
Teenage trio Will Longbottom, Danny Amos and Joe Pugh were all sent on in the late stages.
And with four minutes to go, Rovers wrapped up the win. Mandeville raced onto a Middleton pass, beat his man and squared for Calder to calmly tap in from five yards.
George Taft flashed a header wide in stoppage time but Rovers kept hold of their third clean sheet in four games.
And the positives were plentiful.
the teams
Mansfield: Shearer, Bennett, Pearce, Howkins (Collins 59), Taft, McGuire (Hurst 43), Hemmings, Chapman, Hamilton, Baxendale (Hoban 53), D Rose. Subs not used: Jensen, Benning, M Rose, Hakeem.
Rovers: Etheridge, Blair (Amos 71), Fielding, Wright, Evina, Houghton, Middleton, Calder, Beestin (Longbottom 87), Mandeville, Williams (Pugh 70). Subs not used: Marosi, Butler, Amos, Barker, James.
Referee: Neil Swarbrick (Lancashire)
Attendance: 1,461 (337 away)
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Yorkshire's latest Radio 1 stars The Sherlocks had a muddy great time at Leeds Festival - they drew a crowd of more than 6,000 fans then camped out with them.
The Sheffield indie four piece turned down a five star hotel and proved they are a real band of the people.
After packing out the Festival Republic stage they decided to pitched a tent in one of the muddy camp sites.
360 PHOTO: Take a look around the muddy camp site where hundreds of music fans also pitched their tents at Leeds Festival - CLICK HERE.
Frontan Kiaran Crook, aged 20, revealed: "We played our set then decided to camp through the night. We had an option to go into a five star hotel, with a jacuzzi and everything, but we decided to camp.
"We just love it."
He then joked: "We ended up camping next to the Red Hot Chili Peppers- I could hear Anthony snoring.
"But no, seriously, we love it. We love a bit of mud. We just thought, we might as well have the full festival experience."
Melvin Benn, Reading and Leeds Festival boss, said: "I didn't know The Sherlocks went and pitched up in the camp site. It doesn't surprise me. It's what my kids do. They want to be in the public camp site. Anybody who thinks the VIP area is the place to be, I can tell you it's a bit more boring."
Other Yorkshire bands who played at Leeds over the weekend included Sheffield's The Wired and Liberty Ship, Leeds band Dusk, Fighting Caravans, York based Faux Pas and many more.
The Sherlocks played to over 6,000 people then camped out with fans in muddy fields at Leeds Festival.
The Sherlocks, also featuring Kiaran's brother, drummer Brandon, 23, guitarist Josh Davidson, 22, and his brother and bassist Andy, 17, recently played the biggest music festival in the world, SXSW in Austin, Texas.
They also played at Reading Festival at the weekend but said Leeds, their Yorkshire homecoming, was the highlight of their year.
Kiaran added: "Leeds Festival is really important to us. It's given us a chance to pick up new fans. We had a blast. The tent was packed. It exceeded what we thought it would be.We're going on tour next month, starting in Brighton and finishing in Stockton, with a sold out gig in Leeds.
"It would be nice to do the NME/Radio 1 stage next year, I think that's where we are heading."
The Sherlocks at Leeds Festival
Brandon added: "We are at home when playing Leeds festival. Now we need to get an album out while we've got momentum behind us."
The Sherlocks, who will record their debut album later this year, begin a 16-date UK headline tour later this week, including a sold out show at The Wardrobe in Leeds, on Tuesday, September 20.
For full dates and tickets visit thesherlocksmusic.co.uk
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] | 2016-08-31T08:48:54 | null | 2016-08-31T08:59:49 | Doncaster baker Val Stones is a 7-1 shot to win this year | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fthings-to-do%2Fdoncaster-baker-val-7-1-to-win-great-british-bake-off-as-second-show-airs-tonight-1-8097154.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8097152.1472630487!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster baker Val 7-1 to win Great British Bake Off as second show airs tonight | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Doncaster baker Val Stones is a 7-1 shot to win this year's Great British Bake Off as she prepares for her second cookery showdown tonight.
The 66-year-old former primary school headteacher survived last week's opening of the BBC1 show, despite a series of baking blunders and mishaps.
But that only seems to have endeared her to the public and bookmaking giants William Hill have given her odds of 7-1 of winning this year's smash hit programme.
Kate has been named the series favourite at 4-1.
Tonight's episode, which will be screened on BBC1 at 8pm, sees the contestants tackling biscuit making under the watchful eye of judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.
More than 10 million people tuned in to see the opening episode - a record opener for the show.
Val, who now lives in Yeovil, is among 12 contestants hoping to triumph in this year's series, the seventh in the show's run. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/what-s-on/things-to-do/doncaster-baker-val-7-1-to-win-great-british-bake-off-as-second-show-airs-tonight-1-8097154 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/32003b63d761362dbf16750c397c87e47d95970b570007406f2ce35587f50e64.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:46:55 | null | 2016-08-30T12:54:04 | Students and staff at both Isle academies are celebrating GCSE successes, with increased percentages of students achieving top scores in their exams. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fgcse-success-in-core-subjects-across-the-isle-1-8095790.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8095789.1472558023!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GCSE success in core subjects across the Isle | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Students and staff at both Isle academies are celebrating GCSE successes, with increased percentages of students achieving top scores in their exams.
At South Axholme Academy in Epworth the best GCSE results so far were recorded, with a total 75 per cent of students gaining five A* to C grades including maths and English. This percentage is up by almost 10 per cent from 2015.
There were outstanding performances in the subjects of physics, chemistry, biology and expressive arts with over 90 per cent of students gaining A* to C grades, plus a 100 per cent grade A* to C pass rate in Use of Mathematics.
Among the top scorers were James Bannister who achieved 11 A* grades and Scott Ewan with six A* and five A grades.
Principal Sarah Thompson said: “As ever, staff, students and their parents have worked incredibly hard and richly deserve these record breaking results. Congratulations to all concerned.”
South Axholme’s first intake of students to the new sixth form also received their AS results this month.
Associate Principal Scott Barlow said: “We are delighted with our results and look forward to our new cohort starting in September.”
Among the successful students were Ben Dance with A grades in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, and Abbie Atherton with B grades in maths and Chemistry and a C in biology.
Places are still available for students within the sixth form facility.
In Crowle, The Axholme Academy recorded a strong 80 per cent of students with A* to C grades in maths, and 71 per cent who achieved similar success in their English examinations.
There was a six per cent increase from last year’s results in students who achieved grades from A* to C in both English and maths.
Principal Joe Sellar said the academy’s GCSE results over all were “excellent” with many tremendous performances from individual students.
These included Megan Arrowsmith with five A* and three A grades, Thomas Arrand with four A*, two A’s and two B’s, Laura Cowlbeck with eight A* and one A grades, and Charlotte Smith who attained a tally of four A* and four A grades. | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/gcse-success-in-core-subjects-across-the-isle-1-8095790 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/c504f9e7886e6f925cf6ad2387663b55d68c8bd9a7eb62bc15fc8e2a6196b9f6.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:59:27 | null | 2016-08-26T09:22:47 | Doncaster police have this afternoon released this CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an attempted armed robbery, during which a member of staff sustained facial injuries. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fupdate-hunt-for-man-armed-with-firearm-who-attempted-to-rob-doncaster-corner-shop-1-8090139.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8090764.1472212311!/image/image.jpg | en | null | UPDATE: Hunt for man armed with firearm who attempted to rob Doncaster corner shop | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Doncaster police have this afternoon released this CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an attempted armed robbery, during which a member of staff sustained facial injuries.
The incident took place at around 7.50pm last night, when it is reported that a man unknown entered Majeed Stores in Adwick Road and threatened staff before making demands for cash.
The man is also alleged to have assaulted a staff member, causing minor injuries to his face. It is believed the man may have been carrying a firearm.
He left the shop empty handed, running along Kings Road before taking a right on to Pym Road.
Officers are also looking to trace the car pictured, which is thought to have been in the area prior to the incident.
Do you know who the man could be? If you have any information which could help detectives with their enquiries, please call 101 quoting incident number 1070 of 25 August 2016.
Information can also be emailed to enquiries@southyorks.pnn.police.uk or given to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111.
Do you recognise this vehicle? Police want to trace the owner in connection with an attempted armed robbery that took place in Adwick Road, Mexborough last night.
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"University Of Central Lancashire",
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] | 2016-08-30T12:46:44 | null | 2016-08-30T13:17:25 | The selection and attraction of a suitable mate is of fundamental importance to all species. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doncasterfreepress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fthe-science-of-naked-attraction-1-8095855.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/webimage/1.8095854.1472559506!/image/image.jpg | en | null | The science of naked attraction | null | null | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk | The selection and attraction of a suitable mate is of fundamental importance to all species.
It is perhaps not surprising then that dating programmes, featuring men and women competing for the attentions of a potential partner, are so popular. Indeed, viewers have tuned in to series such as Blind Date, Take Me Out and The Bachelor for decades.
But recently Channel 4 took the format a “bold” step further, launching a new dating programme, Naked Attraction, which features men and women selecting from a range of potential suitors, each of whom appear on the programme – entirely naked. First, the lower body is revealed, next the torso, then the face, and finally the voice. At each stage, the contestant discusses the traits they are attending to and their attractiveness, before eliminating one of the available suitors.
A range of physical features are discussed including body shape, genital size, body hair, hair style, teeth quality, and the presence of tattoos. Though this form of dating is not (I presume) one with which most of us are familiar, the importance placed on appearance, and the information we obtain from appearance (whether consciously or unconsciously) is something to which we can all relate. Indeed, these characteristics can provide important information which allows us to select only high quality healthy partners.
Here’s some of the science behind how we pick a potential mate.
Body shape
Body shape is one of the most widely discussed aspects of physical attractiveness. Our ideas of the ideal body shape are often wrongly manipulated by the media, advertising or the fashion industry. But certain physical traits can reveal deeper physiological truths.
Prior to puberty, for example, girls and boys display a similar waist-to-hip ratio. But at puberty, oestrogen and testosterone stimulate in women the accumulation of fat in sex-specific areas. Therefore, women typically display a waist-to-hip ratio of about 0.67-0.80 – although these ratios increase further after childbirth and menopause.
Waist-to-hip ratio is also associated with a range of health conditions in women, such as cardiovascular disease and breast cancer, and can also be an indicator of the likelihood of conception. Hence women with higher waist-to-hip ratios display poorer health and are less likely to conceive. Consequently, waist-to-hip ratio provides important information about a woman’s age and reproductive status.
It is important to note of course that levels of body fat (body mass index) also influence ratings of physical attractiveness and perceived health, though waist-to-hip ratio and body mass index may signal different information. In particular, body mass index may reveal the ability to endure energy intensive pregnancy and breast feeding, while waist-to-hip ratio indicates youth and fertility.
Back to basics. Shutterstock
With regards to male body shape, research often focuses on the importance of height. Indeed, although the preference for a “tall, dark, handsome stranger” is a cliche, there is a biological basis for this preference, with only healthy high quality men able to invest the physical resources required to develop tall stature. Hence, height is associated with positive physical and mental health.
It is also related to important social outcomes such as social status, educational success, and income, which may reflect perceptions that tall men are more assertive and dominant than shorter men. Consequently, research suggests that tall men are more desirable to women and are themselves able to attract more attractive partners.
Teeth
When assessing the physical attractiveness of potential partners, people often comment on the colour or shape of teeth. The colour and shape of our teeth is not of course arbitrary and can reveal important information about our health and genetic quality. For example, tooth loss is associated with poor general health, nutritional deficits, and conditions such as cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Teeth spacing may also indicate the presence of specific genetic disorders such as Rapp-Hodgkin Syndrome and Robinow’s Syndrome, while tooth colour is influenced by a range of factors including diet and age, leading to teeth appearing darker and yellower as we get older.
As a consequence, people place considerable importance on the appearance of their teeth and in the US alone, about US$1 billion per year is spent on purely cosmetic dental procedures. A 2012 study suggested the manner in which teeth colour and spacing influence ratings of physical attractiveness, concluding that deviations from normal spacing and/or darker yellower teeth are perceived as unattractive, particularly when judging women.
Body Modification
People also often seek to alter and enhance their appearance through the use of cosmetics, hair dye, and jewellery. More permanent modification through the use of tattoos is also common though these are associated with a range of health risks. These include allergic reactions to tattoo colours, bacterial infections, and the transmission of blood borne diseases such as HIV.
As the ability to obtain and maintain a tattoo without an adverse reaction may be dependent on physical fitness and immunocompetence, the presence of a tattoo (that has not resulted in the aforementioned difficulties) can act as a signal of physical quality. Men may be most likely to display tattoos as a cue to physical health; tattoos are most common among men aged 25-34, and men are more likely than women to acquire multiple tattoos that cannot be concealed by clothing. Hence, women rate men with tattoos as healthier than those without.
Of course, while we attend to a range of physical traits when evaluating potential partners, it is important to note that the importance we place on any single trait varies across time and context, such as when assessing partners for short-term casual or long-term committed relationships, and between individuals. Additional research is however to required to establish the relative importance of each feature and the manner in which people may dishonestly signal their true quality and intentions. And apart from that, let’s not overlook the importance of a good sense of humour. Looks aren’t everything.
This article first appeared on TheConversation.com | http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/the-science-of-naked-attraction-1-8095855 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/d6f95012c6bac08a1cc8ba48aeb1cd38c346ed54804eb6b3f348e260d001bdbf.json |
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