Tuesday 6th January 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1801: Famous surgeon Robert Storrs was born in Doncaster to a local baker.
1901: Hodgson and Hepworth's shop on St. Sepulchre Gate is destroyed by fire.
2010: Paul Chambers tweets about blowing up Doncaster Airport, and is later arrested.
2013: Doncaster Rovers (2nd in table) part company with manager Dean Saunders.
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23 Years Ago Today
Mexborough radio presenter Tony Capstick was sacked by Radio Sheffield.»
63 Years Ago Today
The Flying Scotsman pulled its last train for British Railways after being bought by Doncaster businessman Alan Peglar.
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