Sunday 23rd August 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1912: Cadeby Colliery disaster relief fund set up to support families and widows.
1924: Economist Denis Sargan was born in Doncaster.
1997: England and Doncaster Belles captain Gillian Coultard makes her 100th appearance for England Ladies.
2008: Doncaster's Taekwondo champion Sarah Stevenson takes bronze in Beijing Olympics after her opponent was controversially disqualified.
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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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