Thursday 12th March 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1923: Elmfield Park officially opened by the Doncaster council.
1923: Doncaster War Memorial unveiled
1943: HMS Lightning, Doncaster's adopted warship, is sunk via torpedo in the Mediterranean.
2002: Donnygate scandal ends in jail terms for former councillors, a former mayor and developer.
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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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