Doncaster
City in South Yorkshire, England
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Doncaster is a city in South Yorkshire, England. Named after the River Don, it is the administrative centre of the City of Doncaster metropolitan borough, and is the second largest settlement in South Yorkshire after Sheffield. Noted for its racing and railway history, it is situated in the Don Valley on the western edge of the Humberhead Levels and east of the Pennines. The built up area had a population of 87,455 at the 2021 census, whilst the wider metropolitan borough had a population of 308,100.
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Crewe beat Doncaster in shootout to make League Two play-off finalCrewe Alexandra overturn a two-goal first leg deficit to beat Doncaster Rovers on penalties and secure a place in the League Two play-off final.BBC Sport - Published | |
Doncaster win at Crewe to take control of play-offDoncaster Rovers put themselves in pole position to reach Wembley in the League Two play-off final after sauntering to a two-goal semi-final first-leg win at Crewe.BBC Sport - Published | |
Mr Professor wins Lincoln Handicap at DoncasterMr Professor claims victory in the Lincoln Handicap on the opening day of Britain's 2024 Flat turf racing season at Doncaster.BBC Sport - Published | |
Colchester v Doncaster among matches rained offColchester's League Two home game against Doncaster is among Tuesday's games called off because of waterlogged pitches.BBC Sport - Published | |
McGeechan to become director of rugby at DoncasterFormer Scotland and British and Irish Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan is to become consultant director of rugby at Doncaster Knights.BBC Sport - Published | |
Two arrests and XL Bully seized after puppy 'mauled to death'An XL Bully has been seized and two people have been arrested following a puppy being mauled to death in the street in Doncaster, police say.Sky News - Published | |
Peterborough hold on to beat DoncasterWatch highlights as League One Peterborough narrowly beat League Two Doncaster 2-1 to reach the FA Cup third round.BBC Sport - Published | |
Highlights: Accrington 1-2 DoncasterJoe Ironside scores the winner in extra time to take Doncaster through to the second round of the FA Cup with victory over fellow League Two side Accrington in the replay.BBC Sport - Published | |
Doncaster come from behind twice to earn draw at AccringtonWatch highlights as Accrington Stanley twice come from behind to earn a replay against Doncaster in the FA Cup.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ancient Wisdom wins Futurity Trophy at DoncasterCharlie Appleby's Ancient Wisdom wins the Futurity Trophy in Doncaster as Battle Cry withdrawn following a nasty fall in the stalls.BBC Sport - Published | |
Man who carried gun stuffed in his sock while drunk jailedA Doncaster dad has been jailed for five years after being found drunk with a gun in his sock.Sky News - Published | |
Briton Harper held to majority draw by BraekhusDoncaster fighter Terri Harper's unified light-middleweight fight against Cecilia Braekhus ends in a draw in Sheffield.BBC Sport - Published | Listen: Premiership Rugby Cup - Doncaster v Bristol & Hartpury v GloucesterListen to local BBC radio commentaries from the Premiership Rugby Cup, as Doncaster play Bristol & Hartpury take on Gloucester.BBC Sport - Published |
Desert Hero eyes first Royal Classic win since 1977Desert Hero, owned by the King and Queen, will bid to provide the first Royal win in a Classic for nearly 50 years when he runs in the St Leger at Doncaster on Saturday.BBC Sport - Published | Chile captain Sigren prepared for World Cup with season at DoncasterHow did Chile captain Martin Sigren end up at Doncaster Knights before the South Americans' Rugby World Cup debut?BBC Sport - Published |
Danjuma hits late Everton winner at DoncasterArnaut Danjuma scores an 88th-minute winner as Premier League Everton came from behind to beat League Two Doncaster Rovers and reach the third round of the Carabao Cup.BBC Sport - Published | Miller double helps League Two Doncaster stun HullGeorge Miller scores twice as League Two Doncaster Rovers knock Championship Hull City out of the EFL Cup.BBC Sport - Published |
Doncaster sack manager SchofieldDoncaster Rovers sack boss Danny Schofield after they finish 18th in League Two.BBC Sport - Published | Doddie's Impact claims poignant Doncaster triumph![]() BBC Sport - Published |
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Listen: Premiership & Championship commentaries![]() BBC Sport - Published | PNG set up England clash after beating Wales![]() BBC Sport - Published |
Wales bid for World Cup quarter-final spot - watch, listen & text![]() BBC Sport - Published | St Leger: Racing honours the Queen as Eldar Eldarov wins at DoncasterEldar Eldarov wins the rescheduled St Leger at Doncaster as British horse racing resumes and pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.BBC Sport - Published |
Marc Diakiese: UFC MMA star on his fighting journeyMMA fighter Marc Diakiese on his life in Doncaster, DR Congo and the UFC cage.BBC Sport - Published | Body found in search for man who got into trouble in lakeA body has been found in the search for a man who got into trouble in a lake in Doncaster, the police have said.Sky News - Published |
PM advised to ditch public focus on the red wall amid no-show at Doncaster summit![]() Sky News - Published | Boris Johnson makes second surprise visit to Kyiv after pulling out of red wall summitBoris Johnson has made a second surprise visit to Kyiv for a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after pulling out of a major red wall conference in Doncaster at the last minute.Sky News - Published |
Boris Johnson pulls out of red wall summit at last minuteBoris Johnson has pulled out of a major red wall conference with Tory MPs, councillors and business leaders in Doncaster.Sky News - Published | St Leger: Hurricane Lane wins Doncaster ClassicHot favourite Hurricane Lane runs out an impressive winner of the St Leger at Doncaster.BBC Sport - Published |