Askern19 hrs agoMiner's George Cross bought by council at auctionThe medal was purchased by City of Doncaster Council and will go on display later this year.19 hrs agoSouth Yorkshire6 May 2025Miner's George Cross to be sold at auctionCharles Smith was honoured for his role in rescuing a trapped miner at Askern Main Colliery in 1940.6 May 2025England14 Jan 2025Community rallies to renovate vandalised scout hutSeveral high-value items were smashed or stolen from the Askern scout hut in Doncaster in September.14 Jan 2025South Yorkshire27 Nov 2024'My ex was abusive - I want to help others escape'Kelly Walker recorded evidence of abuse on her phone and took evidence to South Yorkshire Police.27 Nov 2024South Yorkshire3 Nov 2024Planning row over future of Halloween attractionHotel applies for permission to keep running spooky theme park on same site it has used since 2020.3 Nov 2024South Yorkshire3 Nov 2024Witness appeal over motorcyclist's crash deathThe motorcyclist died following a three-vehicle crash in Askern, Doncaster, on Friday, police say.3 Nov 2024South Yorkshire29 Feb 2024Pedestrian, 83, dies from crash injuriesSouth Yorkshire Police says the man was taken to hospital but has since died from his injuries.29 Feb 2024Sheffield & South Yorkshire8 Feb 2024Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injury in crashA man in his 80s was taken to hospital after the crash in Askern, police say.8 Feb 2024Sheffield & South Yorkshire6 Feb 2024Men jailed for brutal attack on teenagersThe four men used bats and machetes to attack the boys, aged 15 and 16, in Askern, police say.6 Feb 2024Sheffield & South Yorkshire...