Friday 6th November 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1885: Heavyweight British Boxing Champion 'Iron' William Hague was born in Mexborough.
1963: The last steam locomotive to be overhauled Union of South Africa returned to service.
1967: Adwick and Carcroft Station was closed to passengers.
2011: Tracy Chandler, Doncaster Rovers Mascot Donny Dog appears in Sunday Sport lingerie spread.
2011: Tracy Chandler, Doncaster Rovers Mascot Donny Dog sacked for lingerie photo's in Sunday Sport.
2011: Tracy Chandler, Doncaster Rovers Mascot Donny Dog reinstated after sacking for lingerie shoot.
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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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