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The lights are said to be more visible because the Sun is highly active – throwing out many of the charged particles behind the phenomenon. The Aurora is caused by the interaction of solar wind, a stream of particles escaping the Sun, and Earth’s atmosphere. Here are some images captured over Doncaster last weekend by residents and photographers. Amanda Whitnall. Location: Rig (the Roman Ridge Road), top end of Scawsby, Doncaster. “I was out for 2 hours, and it wasn’t until I headed back when the clouds started coming out.” “Until this year, I have only ever seen the Aurora…
The Aurora Borealis is predicted to be visible from most of the UK tonight, according to forecasts. As darkness falls, gaze northward to witness a gentle glow on the northern horizon. Cameras will capture vibrant colours, and there’s a possibility of tall, luminous spikes visible to the naked eye. The phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights is a natural spectacle observed in polar regions. It results from the dynamic interplay between charged particles from the sun and the Earth’s magnetic field and atmosphere. This captivating display is intricately linked to various factors: Solar Wind: The sun emits a…
A Sheffield woman, Tammy Lane, aged 35, has been sentenced to two years in prison for assaulting a police officer. Lane’s conviction stems from a section 20 assault, during which she violently attacked a police officer involved in the arrest of a suspect for drug offences. The court learned that Lane, residing in Adlington Crescent, physically harmed the officer by breaking his nose and chipping four of his teeth through a forceful kick. The incident unfolded as the officer, working alongside a colleague in plain clothes, was conducting an operation in the city centre to apprehend a wanted individual. They…
A thief from Doncaster, who assaulted a shop worker while attempting to steal alcohol from a small supermarket, has been sentenced to jail. Rebecca Lyne, aged 42, committed the assault at Heron Foods in The Green, Thorne, on October 2nd. She had tried to leave with £12 worth of gin cans, prompting the store’s staff to confront her. Instead of cooperating, Lyne fled the scene with staff in pursuit. During her escape, Lyne physically assaulted one staff member by striking her in the chest. Additionally, she verbally abused other employees outside the store. Following the incident, Lyne sent a threatening…
A 25 year-old man from Rotherham has been jailed after he attempted to rob a woman after watching her enter her property alone. Luke Hodgson, of Clarence Street, Rotherham, was sentenced to 10 years and eight months in prison after appearing at Sheffield Crown Court on Tuesday (31 October). According to the court proceedings, Hodgson approached the victim’s residence, where he proceeded to knock on the door. Upon her response, he brandished a large kitchen knife, attempting to stab her while demanding her car keys. Detective Constable Jemma King, overseeing the case, commended the bravery displayed by the victim and…
Here is a round-up of Bonfire Night events happening tonight in South Yorkshire. Illuminate the Gardens. Sheffield Botanical Gardens, 5pm – 10pm Illuminate the Gardens is a fireworks and lighting extravaganza that takes place at Sheffield Botanical Gardens on Bonfire Night weekend (3rd, 4th and 5th November) Immerse yourself in a magical night out for the whole family. At Illuminate the Gardens, you can enjoy some delicious street food or grab a drink from the licensed bar, get involved in some free kids activities, watch mesmerizing fire performances and interactive installations, plus so much more. If you’ve got little ones…
While some may appreciate the extra treat as they struggle to find food in the winter, not all animals – such as hedgehogs – will be able to digest pumpkins properly, so you could unintentionally be doing them more harm than good. Pumpkins can be fatal to some wildlife such as hedgehogs. If ingested they can cause diarrhoea leading to weight loss and dehydration. This means they may struggle during hibernation. The wildlife trust have some great ideas on how to recycle left over pumpkins. Pumpkins can be fatal to some wildlife such as hedgehogs. If ingested they can…
An unclaimed “set for life” prize of £10,000 every month for a year was purchased in Doncaster. The winning numbers are 1, 3, 11, and 43, with Life ball 9 The draw date was on 18th September 2023. A post with this news revealing the unclaimed prize was posted on a Doncaster Community group and reached 75k people with 500 shares, yet the prize remains unclaimed. If a valid claim is not received within 180 days (around six months) of the draw date, the prize and any interest earned will benefit National Lottery Projects across the UK. Any unclaimed…
South Yorkshire Police stated “Our officers and partners have been clamping down on exploitation and organised criminality today as Operation Duxford takes place across Barnsley.” Reporting on their social media South Yorkshire Police informs “Since before most of us were awake, officers have been out executing warrants across the district, as well as carrying out property searches, business visits and arrest activities. This has led to eleven arrests already for a range of offence including robbery, possession of drugs with intent supply and assault. Alongside Barnsley Council we’ve also been carrying out joint patrols and welfare visits to vulnerable people,…
South Yorkshire Police have reported a Doncaster female police officer has been arrested on suspicion of blackmail. South Yorkshire police have said “A police officer has been arrested on suspicion of blackmail, misconduct in a public office and corruption. The 27-year-old police constable was arrested yesterday (Thursday 5 October) following a report to the force’s Professional Standards Department (PSD). She has been released on bail. The offences are alleged to have taken place while off duty, but relate to work she was undertaking as part of her role in policing. The allegations involve deception for financial gain and her alleged…