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Cast scoops double win at the Northern Enterprise Awards 2026
Doncaster’s Cast theatre has picked up two awards at the SME Northern Enterprise Awards 2026 for its community work and its mission...
The Don turns one!
One year, 44K+ followers and a whole lot of Doncaster pride. The Don is celebrating its first birthday, and it’s all thanks...
Doncaster Festival of Light 2026: The Bird of a Thousand Voices lands at the Corn Exchange
The eighth Doncaster Festival of Light brings Boris Acket’s The Bird of a Thousand Voices to the Corn Exchange for its UK...
Edlington community choir set to audition for Britain’s Got Talent
Edlington community choir aCHOIRed Taste is auditioning for Britain's Got Talent again, just days after founder Lynn undergoes surgery.
100-mile cycling challenge begins to support local mental health charity
Local man Craig Warren is cycling 100 miles to raise money and awareness for Doncaster charity Jackson Hope Foundation.
Popular Doncaster takeaway named one of the UK’s best
Doncaster takeaway Smokeys has been named a finalist at the Nation's Takeaway Awards, one of just ten across the country.
Motorflog: Officially powering The Don
We're proud to share that Motorflog is now The Don's headline sponsor, helping us keep championing Doncaster.
Doncaster parks named among the country’s best
For the third year in a row, eight Doncaster parks have won the Green Flag Award from Keep Britain Tidy.
Steak Bite officially backing The Don
We're proud to share that Steak Bite has officially partnered with The Don as our first-ever sponsor.
Doncaster charity fashion show returns for another night of fundraising and fashion
A unique Doncaster fashion show where everyone on the runway has been affected by cancer is back, raising money for Aurora Wellbeing...
Doncaster gardener turns author with debut children’s book
A Doncaster gardener has self-published her debut children's book, The Allotment Avenger, inspired by her allotment.
Doncaster pageant winner backs town clean-up for fourth year running
Doncaster-born pageant winner Charlotte Lister is supporting the Great British Spring Clean for the fourth year running.
Positive News Round-Up – March 20th
Radio 1's Greg James cycles through Doncaster, a Peaky Blinders super-fan gets the gift of a lifetime, and Doncaster Airport hits a...
Positive News Round-Up – March 13th
This week's Don positive news round-up, in collaboration with the Doncaster Free Press.
Doncaster make-up artist spreads Mother’s Day kindness by handing out free roses in the city
Meet Deya Andreaa, the Doncaster mum inspiring kindness by giving roses to women across the city for Mother's Day.