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Business start-ups in town on the slide

The number of social enterprise start-ups has plummeted in Doncaster in the economic gloom, according to the town’s leading voluntary organisation.

The overgrown Belle Vue stadium ground in Doncaster

Former Rovers ground sold for housing

One of the most prestigious housing development sites in Doncaster has finally been sold after lying derelict for more than six years.

Plans drawn up for extra hen house

An Isle of Axholme farm has drawn up plans to build an extra hen house.

Artist's impression of the proposed Asda supermarket in Denaby Main.

First glimpse of town’s new store

This is the first glimpse of a huge new supermarket which it is hoped will bring 300 jobs to an unemployment blackspot.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Pictured outside Cooplands (Doncaster) Ltd headquarters with two of the Bap Van fleet are (L-R) Yorkshire Bank commercial business development manager, Richard Boor; Bap Vans divisional manager, Lynn Swanston; Cooplands finance director, Sarah Mullins and Cooplands chairman, Chris Peck.

Doncaster bakery spends the dough

A Doncaster bakery has created more jobs by expanding its fleet of ‘Bap Vans’ to bring lunch to workers across the region.

Hot food proposal for Doncaster grocers site

Plans have been drawn up to convert an empty Doncaster grocery store into a hot food takeaway.

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Community prize for Doncaster hotel

The Holiday Inn hotel, Doncaster, has scooped a community award.

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New Asda jobs boost for Dearne Valley

A Doncaster employment blackspot is in line for a jobs boost following the unveiling of new supermarket plans.

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Steel firm distances itself from facility closure claims

A steel firm which employs workers in the Dearne has dismissed claims the Government is set to close its research facility.

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Landslide route runs Saturday trains

From the end of May a Saturday rail service will run between Sheffield and Cleethorpes to allow day trippers to visit the town.

Doncaster Chamber's Dan Fell (left) accepts the BCC award.

Super-fast fibre broadband goes live in Thorne

High-speed fibre broadband is now available to the first homes and businesses in Thorne, BT announced.

Superstore plan boost for Denaby, Doncaster

Asda bosses have unveiled plans to open a major superstore in Denaby Main, Doncaster

Ellis Bancroft, 29, of Edenthorpe, signed up to The Princes Trust Enterprise programme after losing his job due to the recession.

Young tree surgeon nurtures his own business growth

A scheme helping jobless young people start up in business has created more than £870,000 in social value in Doncaster, according to a new analysis.

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Warmsworth Primary schools entry in the Frenchgate Centre's Jubilee exhibition. Picture: Marie Caley D3744MC

Power problems at Frenchgate Centre

The food mall in Doncaster’s Frenchgate Centre has been plunged into darkness due to power problems just days after disruption was caused by a leak.

Phillipa Barrass, of Armthorpe, has been nominated for a national award for her cross stitching business. She is pictured with children Niamh, two and William four. Picture: Marie Caley D4633MC

Thrilled Armthorpe mum up for award

Many mums are set to put their feet up after they’ve put the kids to bed at 7pm - but not mumpreneur Phillipa Barrass.

Business people getting together in Epworth

Business men and women are getting together for a networking event in Epworth.

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Breaking news: Water leak affects Doncaster shopping mall

A sandwich bar in Doncaster’s Frenchgate Centre had to close this afternoon after water started pouring through the ceiling.

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