Saturday 19th December 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1984: Mexborough bred Poet Ted Hughes is named England's new poet laureate, succeeding Sir John Betjeman.
2007: Nike and Hephaestus sculpture at the Keepmoat Stadium is unveiled.
2007: The last tractor rolls off the production line at International Harvester Doncaster.
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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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