Wednesday 9th December 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1907: Comedian Stan Laurel performed in Mexborough at the Prince of Wales theatre, and stayed overnight at the Montagu Arms.
1942: Scottish Leeds Utd legend and Doncaster Rovers manager Billy Bremner was born in Stirling.
1985: Stainforth wrestler Jack 'The Doncaster Panther' Pye passed away in Blackpool
2006: New stainless steel chimney at DRI erected.
2012: Doncaster's Superbike Racer Jamie Toseland marries singer Katie Melua.
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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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