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Thomas Butler with a Ford Model T at the Doncaster Toy Fair.

See a toy collection beyond kids’ dreams

TRAINS, planes, automobiles - and just about every other toy you can think of will be coming under one roof this weekend.

Fake fun for festival goers - Picture Gallery video

MUSIC fans descended on a Doncaster park to rock out to some classic anthems, but with a bit of a twist.

Thomas Butler with a Ford Model T at the Doncaster Toy Fair.

House builder keeps it’s customers happy

As the trend continues to grow for new homes to offer great family living spaces, it is not surprising that a well-designed interior is top of the list for prospective house buyers in Yorkshire and Humber.

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Shakespeare’s As You Like It set for UK summer tour

Shakespeare’s Globe will be touring As You Like It to venues this summer from July 2012 after the brilliant success of the production last year. The tour will begin in Margate on July 5 and tour venues in the UK, Romania, Austria, Denmark and Ireland before finishing at the Globe on September 16.

The new Dearne Calendar Girls.

Rivalry over roles for Calendar Girls

WOMEN turned out in droves to vie for roles as Calendar Girls in the Dearne.

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Brodsworth Hall at night

Explore Brodsworth Hall after dark this weekend

Normally off-limits to visitors outside daylight hours, Brodsworth Hall, near Doncaster, will be opening its doors to two evenings of after-hours visits as part of the Museums at Night initiative on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 May.

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Forthcoming events for South Yorkshire

Wizard time at Oz classic

Shed Seven

Yorkshire rockers Shed Seven announce festival shows

Shed Seven have announced two very special festival warm up shows in Sheffield and London before their appearances at T In The Park and V Festival this summer.

Jazz trumpet

Jazz with CJ Worsdale

Jazz music comes in numerous hues and shades and is influenced by many varying musical sources, adding to its wide global appeal, so it should be no surprise that youthful Leeds area based colourfully named band Alligator Gumbo include strong elements of Cajun music from the Louisiana swamp landsin their own spicy brand of jazz.

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All Brighton beautiful

THE city-by-the-sea is set to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee.

Tyres give trail new lease of life

A MATERIAL made from recycled tyres is being trialled on part of the Trans-Pennine Trail.

Approximately 100 guests attended a World Cup street party at Hampson Gardens in Edenthorpe to celebrate England's first match of the tournament.

Get the party started for summer 2012!

THE Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the London Olympics and England in the European Football championships - one thing’s for certain, this summer promises to be one to remember as the nation gets ready to party. Features editor DARREN BURKE has come up with the definitive guide to making sure your celebrations go with a bang.

Parents and their children attend the first rhyme time session at the new Rawmarsh Library. Picture: Andrew Roe

Tots love the library

WITH a brand new blue carpet to sit on, and big windows to gaze out of, the setting couldn’t be better....

Parents and their children attend the first rhyme time session at the new Rawmarsh Library. Picture: Andrew Roe

Going against Grainary

A SCARBOROUGH B&B has been named ahead of The Ritz and Claridge’s as one of the UK’s best hotels.

Motors rss

Subaru XV

Competitive cross-over car

IT is some time since Japanese car manufacturer Subaru launched a new model so I was eager to road test the newly launched XV 4x4 which their UK managing director, Darren James, has described as their most important new model in a generation, writes Bryan Longworth.

Fiat Panda

The loveable cute new Panda

FIAT’S Panda has always been rather special to me because over 20 years ago I was the proud owner of one of the earlier models that created a lasting impression - which is probably why I was so impressed by the third generation Panda, writes Bryan Longworth.

ZafiraTourer

New people carrier is a strong contender

THE world of big people carriers now has another capable contender to take on seven seaters like the VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy and other rivals which have dominated this market sector for some time, writes Bryan Longworth.

Jaguar XKR Coupe

Latest Jaguar XKR Coupe is a roaring success

WITH the arrival of Spring it was stimulating to say the least to test drive Jaguar’s really big cat the supercharged XKR Coupe with its muscular styling thunderous exhaust and a top speed of 175mph writes Bryan Longworth.

Property News rss

Top tips for furnishing your property

You are buying a new home and to celebrate you have decided to refurnish throughout. It’s an expensive exercise of course so you may not be able to get everything at once and will therefore have to prioritise, make choices.

15-point plan when buying a house

To buy a house, you first have to look at it - you would be extremely foolish to buy any property unseen. When you find the property you fancy, do a ‘personal’ survey. Go dressed for the job. Be prepared for crawling into nooks and crannies, climbing up into lofts, and poking around in cellars.

The David Wilson Manor Farm development in Finningley is set to offer luxurious homes at an affordable price.

Manor Farm takes off at Finningley for DWH

DONCASTER buyers who are considering that all-important move to a family home, or simply seeking their first step on the property ladder will be delighted to hear that David Wilson Yorkshire East is launching a brand new development; Manor Farm, in Finningley.

Money worries cause no end of stress.

Homeowners hit hard by household bill hikes

Consumer finances are being squeezed by household bills that are rising much faster than inflation, according to new research(1) from the Santander 123 account.

Willmott Dixon Partnerships Birmingham south branch manager Les Shortman and Birmingham north branch manager Pauline Chatt collect the company award.

Willmott Dixon Partnerships wins top award for excellence

Social housing repairs and maintenance contractor Willmott Dixon Partnerships has achieved national recognition for its collaborative working practices.

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