Classic examples of 'Dad Rock' - Born to Be Wild, Bohemian Rhapsody and Highway To Hell - dominate a top 40 chart of the UK's favourite songs for the open road.
Steppenwolf's rousing single Born to Be Wild - which was released in 1968 and coined the phrase 'heavy metal' - was the nation's number one choice.
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, which stayed at the number one spot for nine weeks in 1975/76, was runner-up.
And the Beach Boys' surf tune I Get Around took the third spot in a poll of 2,000 UK adults by National Express.
The top 10 was completed by I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) by the Proclaimers, Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen, Highway to Hell by AC/DC, Take It Easy by the Eagles, Thin Lizzy's The Boys Are Back In Town, Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd and I Drove All Night by Cyndi Lauper.
A spokeswoman for National Express, who commissioned the research to inspire people looking to explore Britain and beyond this summer, said: "There are few things more exhilarating than the open road and our poll shows it's the classic hits that get people fired up.
"It's interesting to see so many American rock greats, such as The Eagles and Bruce Springsteen, are continuing to provide the soundtrack to the Great British roads".
Top 40 Songs for the Road
1. Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf
2. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
3. I Get Around - Beach Boys
4. I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers
5. Born To Run - Bruce Springsteen
6. Highway To Hell - AC/DC
7. Take It Easy - Eagles
8. The Boys Are Back In Town - Thin Lizzy
9. Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
10. I Drove All Night - Cyndi Lauper
11. Mr Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra
12. Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
13. Hotel California - Eagles
14. Ace Of Spades - Motorhead
15. Here I Go Again - Whitesnake
16. I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
17. Road To Nowhere - Talking Heads
18. Paradise City - Guns 'n' Roses
19. On the Road Again - Willie Nelson
20. Drive My Car - The Beatles
21. America - Simon and Garfunkel
22. Where The Streets Have No Name - U2
23. Roar - Katy Perry
24. The Passenger - Iggy Pop
25. Get Lucky - Daft Punk
26. Little Red Corvette - Prince
27. Radar Love - Golden Earring
28. Shut Up and Drive - Rihanna
29. Heart of Gold - Neil Young
30. Green Onions - Booker T. and the M.G.'s
31. Pompeii - Bastille
32. Scar Tissue - Red Hot Chili Peppers
33. R U Mine? - Arctic Monkeys
34. Stronger - Kanye West
35. Hundred Mile High City - Ocean Colour Scene
36. Rock You Like A Hurricane - Scorpions
37. Midnight City - M83
38. Let Me Ride - Dr. Dre
39. Roadrunner - Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers
40. Low Rider - War


A host of TV comedians will host a rally in support of Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in Doncaster next month.
Stars of Extras and Red Dwarf are among those who will be performing at the event at Cast next month in support of Mr Corbyn who is facing a leadership challenge from Owen Smith.
The Keep Corbyn rally will he headlined by stand-up star and former Perrier award winner Jeremy Hardy, a regular panellist on QI and Mock The Week and he will be joined onstage by Francesca Martinez (Live At The Apollo, Extras) and deadpan comic Norman Lovett who starred as Holly in Red Dwarf.
Other performers will include Phoenix Nights and Coronation Street actress Barbara Nice, punk poet Atilla The Stockbroker and singer-songwriter and political activist Joe Solo.
The bill for the September 20 show will be completed by comedian Jack Carroll, a former runner-up on Britain's Got Talent, poet Matt Abbott and Ian Saville, the Magic Circle's only Marxist magician.
Guest speakers will include Manuel Cortes, general secretary of TSSA and Dave Ward, general secretary of the CWU.
A show spokesman said: "Jeremy Corbyn needs us now, more than ever. He has shown incredible courage in the face of attack against his new brand of straightforward, honest politics.
"Come and show solidarity with him at this crucial time, as a top line up of performers and speakers join together to rally support."
The show takes place from 7.30pm at Cast and tickets are available from the venue.

TV star comedians line up for Jeremy Corbyn rally in Doncaster


A host of TV comedians will host a rally in support of Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in Doncaster next month.


A 33-year-old South Yorkshire woman has died after being involved in a motorcycle collision.
The collision occurred at 11.40am on Tuesday, August 23, it is reported that a black Honda motorbike was travelling along Piccadilly Road in Swinton when it collided with a lamppost near to junction with Valley Road.
The 33-year-old woman riding the bike has been named as Gemma Louise Hall, from Swinton.
She was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries but sadly died in hospital on Thursday afternoon (25 August).
The bike was travelling towards Wentworth Road prior to the collision and police are keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened.
Police are also looking to speak to people who stopped at the scene to help, particularly the driver of a white car.
Were you one of the people who stopped to help? If you have any information about the collision, please call 101 quoting incident number 436 of August 23, 2016.

Woman dies following South Yorkshire motorbike collision


A 33-year-old South Yorkshire woman has died after being involved in a motorcycle collision.


Doncaster RLFC boss Gary Thornton was a much happier man at full-time in Sunday’s League One Super 8s clash against Keighley than he had been midway through the second half.
Thornton, who had just 17 fit players to choose from, admits he feared the worst when the fifth-placed Dons trailed Keighley Cougars, the team immediately below them, 24-12.
“I never thought we had looked like scoring in the first 20 minutes of the half to be honest and I was worried going into the last quarter,” he said.
“We weren’t creating anything and we were coming up with some poor options and it looked as though we were panicking.
“But we dug really deep in the last 20 minutes and I was proud of the lads and they showed terrific character.
“I think the turning point was when we scored our third try and cut their lead to six points with fifteen minutes to go. I was reasonably confident then and in the end I thought we just about deserved to edge it.
“It actually turned out to be a good day for us because with York losing at home to Hunslet we climbed above them into fourth spot and with just three games to go it’s our position to lose.
“If we can get a couple of bodies back I don’t see why we can’t go to Rochdale and win on Sunday week.
“This week’s weekend off due to the Challenge Cup final has come at a good time for us and it gives us the chance to get second-rower Mason Tonks sorted out as well as such as Ryan Wright
“That’s the first game of three in eight days, which is going to be tough on the players, but if we can beat Rochdale then we are in the play-offs.
“I wouldn’t want to have to go into our final game having to beat London.
“I was always worried that York’s decision to call off our first game would have an impact and that’s what it has done and even with a couple of players back it is going to be a big ask for the players to play three games in eight days.
“It will be another tough game but if Hunslet can beat York at Bootham Crescent why can’t we do the same?

Doncaster RLFC: Gary Thornton feared the worst


Doncaster RLFC boss Gary Thornton was a much happier man at full-time in Sunday’s League One Super 8s clash against Keighley than he had been midway through the second half.


Hundreds of qualified nurses, midwives and operating department practitioners will get the chance to learn more about a career in nursing at special recruitment day being held by Sheffield hospitals.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to host the event – which last year attracted more than 100 nurses, midwives, and operating department practitioners from Sheffield and beyond – for the third consecutive year running.
It will take place on September 10 between 10am and 2pm on the R Floor of the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
Featuring a wide range of interactive ‘market style’ stalls, visitors will be able to meet with highly experienced and committed nurse representatives from a range of specialisms so they can learn more about the roles available and the benefits of a career at the Trust.
Chris Morley, Deputy Chief Nurse at Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Amazing things happen at our hospital every day, and we pride ourselves on providing high quality nursing care to patients.
"As a large NHS teaching hospital Trust providing a range of specialisms, some of which are not available anywhere else in the country, there are lots of attractive and exciting career development opportunities available here at the Trust. If you are a nurse, midwife, or operating department practitioner, whether you are in your final year of study, are looking to progress your career, or simply want to return to practice, our teams would love to meet with you so we can tell you more about the varied and interesting roles available.”
As well as flexible working arrangements, transfer register for qualified nurses, support for top-up degrees, structured career pathways, health and well-being benefits and discounts, the Trust also offers on-site childcare facilities and a free shuttle bus service between hospital sites.
The event will take place at the R Floor in the Royal Hallamshire Hospital Tower Block on Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JF. Free car parking is available for the event at the multi-storey car park next to the Hallamshire Hospital. Entry is free, and booking is not necessary. Light refreshments will be available on the day.

Sheffield hospitals to hold nurse, midwife and operating department practitioner recruitment day


Hundreds of qualified nurses, midwives and operating department practitioners will get the chance to learn more about a career in nursing at special recruitment day being held by Sheffield hospitals.


Interest in the Football League’s lower-division cup competition may be at an all-time low but Doncaster Rovers supporters should have something to intrigue them in tonight’s trip to Mansfield Town.
Summer signing Alfie Beestin is set to make his Rovers debut in the Checkatrade Trophy clash at Field Mill.
Darren Ferguson
Boss Darren Ferguson has high hopes for the 18-year-old creative midfielder, who joined from Tadcaster Albion earlier this month.
But he says Beestin still has lots to learn about life as a professional footballer if he is to succeed at Rovers.
“He needs to learn a lot about looking after himself and eating the right things,” Ferguson told The Star.
“He’s got to develop physically. He’s come from a totally different environment so we’ll give him time.
“He’s one that probably after Christmas you’ll see the best of.
“Ability-wise, he’s got a hell of a lot. I’m quite excited by the lad, without building him up too much.
“I can see things in him. I feel, if we do the right things with him, he can be a really good player.”
Beestin returned to the subs bench for Rovers for Saturday’s win over Yeovil Town after a bout of illness.
While he has yet to taste first-team action, he played 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors game with Nuneaton Town last Tuesday.
Beestin could replace James Coppinger at the tip of a midfield diamond, with Ferguson hinting at resting the veteran midfielder after a busy start to the season.
Competition rules mean Ferguson tonight can make a maximum of six changes to the side that beat Yeovil.
“I will be making changes on Tuesday,” he said. “I can only make six but there is a good chance I will be making six.
“I need to make sure the ones that haven’t been playing are match-fit.
“It’s not about playing a weakened team. The ones that have been on the bench have to get 90 minutes if they can.
“Whatever team I pick on Tuesday, it’ll be a case of I want us to win the game and would expect us to win the game if we play well.
“The players are fully aware of that.”
After three consecutive league wins, Rovers are building the momentum that will hopefully deliver a promotion push.
While the Checkatrade Trophy is often seen as a distraction even for teams with far less lofty ambitions than Rovers, Ferguson insists he has a great deal of respect for the competition.
He said: “I don’t think it will get in the way. It’s a different format now with a group rather than a one-off game.
“We’ll treat it with respect because it’s a good tournament. I’ve been fortunate to win it as a player and a manager.
“Once you get through the initial stages, it really can catch the imagination.
“We’ll treat it accordingly and I will pick a team that can do a job.”
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Doncaster Rovers: First sight of Alfie Beestin against Mansfield Town


Interest in the Football League’s lower-division cup competition may be at an all-time low but Doncaster Rovers supporters should have something to intrigue them in tonight’s trip to Mansfield Town.


A fan of lifts has shared dozens of clips of his elevator rides after visiting South Yorkshire.
Joshua Leuty, who says he ventures out "at least once a week in search of various lifts to capture on video" has uploaded more than a dozen clips of his rides on South Yorkshire's elevators onto video sharing website YouTube.
Footage of the interior of 18 local lifts - ranging from stores to car parks to railway stations and hotels - was shared on the site yesterday and have already started gaining viewers.
In the collection of clips, doors can be seen closing, floor destination buttons pressed along with safety announcements and the doors opening again when the elevator reaches the intended floor.
There is no commentary on the clips which include footage filmed at Sheffield railway station, inside the city's Central Library, the Primark store, Arundel Gate car park and many more.
Each clip is detailed with the capacity of the lift, its location and the elevator's capacity.
It is not clear when the footage was filmed, but all of the rides were uploaded onto the site yesterday.
As well as his collection of lift videos, which have been shot all over the country, the collection also includes various trains from all over Britain captured on video.
His YouTube channel contains hundreds of clips of lifts and trains from across the country.

WATCH: Lift fanatic shares dozens of videos of elevator riding hobby after South Yorkshire visit


A fan of lifts has shared dozens of clips of his elevator rides after visiting South Yorkshire.


Three is the magic number for Doncaster Rovers.
They made it three successive wins with their triumph over Yeovil Town, a result which took them into the top three of League Two.
And it came with three goals from Andy Williams.
The striker volleyed in from a tight angle after just 34 seconds to get Rovers off to a superb start.
While the physically robust Yeovil side had the better of the first half, they struggled to truly test Marko Marosi.
And Rovers doubled their lead nine minutes into the second half when Tommy Rowe picked out James Coppinger who struck a superb volley from 15 yards into the bottom corner.
Star man: James Coppinger
Yeovil hit back almost immediately when a loss of concentration saw Matty Blair head back towards his own goal where Ryan Hedges lurked before intercepting and firing low under Marosi.
Holding on to the winning margin became easier for Rovers 14 minutes from time when Yeovil centre half Bevis Mugabi was sent off for a second bookable offence after dragging back Williams as he broke clear.
And Williams certainly had the last laugh.
Coppinger waltzed through the Yeovil defence on 82 minutes and cut a pass back to Williams who slotted home from the middle of the box.
And in added time, the striker darted into space to head home Rowe’s cross
THAT FEELING? IT’S MOMENTUM
It seems a long time since Rovers had any momentum of which to speak, particularly any where there was a genuine chance of success coming at the end of it.
While it is far too early to be discussing automatic promotion from League Two, three successive wins have raised hopes and positivity Rovers are on the right track.
And the manner of the latest win backs that up.
Rovers scored four for the first time since February 2015 - which was also the last time they won three games on the spin. And they did that without playing particularly well or being deserving of such a wide margin.
After taking an early lead, they became sloppy and struggled to keep possession for any length of time - something they showed themselves capable of at Cheltenham Town the previous week. It allowed Yeovil to come back into the game and control the first half.
Importantly, and for the first time this season, they took their chances when they came, starting with a goal with less than a minute on the clock.
And while they faced periods of real pressure, they showed excellent defensive resilience once more and restricted Yeovil to only a couple of real chances.
STRIKER WITH A SMILE
There are times when it seems that everything Williams touches turns to goals.
And then there are times which bring only frustration to Williams and supporters, as his obvious qualities in front of goal evade him.
The striker struggles to hide his frustration when things are not going his way. He is a very serious character, self-critical yet quick to defend himself against any criticism from others.
So it is refreshing to see him with a smile on his face and playing in that mould.
How could he not be after netting his first ever hat-trick in senior football.
He had no time for frustration to take over his afternoon as he volleyed home with seconds on the clock.
It was a brilliant finish made even better because of how instinctive it was. Williams can be accused of over-playing and over-thinking. As the ball fell to him, he just lashed it into far corner.
And his two other goals came from a man with freshly-boosted confidence as he peeled away into space and finished with composure and conviction.
The hope now is that Williams will go on a run that will keep Rovers in the top three.
READ MORE How we rated Rovers players in Yeovil win

VIDEO: Doncaster Rovers 4 Yeovil Town 1 - Highlights and analysis as Andy Williams hits three


Three is the magic number for Doncaster Rovers.


The Chief Executive of the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced he will be stepping down from the post, after four years in the role.
The Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBH) confirmed this morning that Mike Pinkerton would be stepping down from the role in order to 'spend more time' with his family.
He is set to continue in the role until the end of January next time.
He said: “It has been an extraordinary privilege leading the Trust for the past number of years and I want to thank each and every member of staff for their support throughout my time as Chief Executive.
"Although a very difficult decision, I have decided to step down so I can spend more time with my family.”
Prior to taking up the role with DBH Mr Pinkerton has held a number of NHS positions including at the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, the National Cancer Peer Review and Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals.
Chairman at DBH, Chris Scholey, said: “I have particularly enjoyed working alongside Mike, his open style, knowledge and experience of the NHS, and I find his total commitment to patients and staff has been both refreshing and motivating.
“During the last year, Mike and his team have worked tirelessly to set the Trust on the road to financial recovery, whilst ensuring that the Trust’s quality measures are regularly in the top 20 per cent of the country.
“Mike is a talented manager and I am saddened but understand and respect his decision. The search for his replacement will start immediately while Mike will continue in his role until the end of January 2017.”
The a spokesman for the Trust said it will begin the recruitment process for a new Chief Executive in the coming weeks.

Chief Executive of Doncaster hospitals trust resigns


The Chief Executive of the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced he will be stepping down from the post, after four years in the role.


With bank holiday weekend approaching, Royal National Lifeboat Institution calls on South Yorkshire coastal visitors to put safety first.
Following tragic incidents this week, resulting in deaths of a group of swimmers, the charity is urging everyone to take extra care by the coast.
Rip tide alert ... at a glance
RNLI senior lifeguard manager Steve Instance said: “Conditions can change quickly at the beach, so it is really important to respect the water and take extra care when visiting the coast.
“If you want to swim or bathe in the sea we would advise you do so at a lifeguarded beach. The red and yellow flags indicate the safest areas to swim and lifeguards keep watch over this area, so if you do get into difficulty raise your arm and call for help.
“RNLI lifeguards are always happy to answer any questions or advise of any risks, including where any rip currents may be, which can catch out even the most experienced swimmers.
“Check tide times, tide height and weather conditions for the day. If you intend to take part in activities on the water, such as kayaking, always wear a floatation device and carry a means of communication so you can raise the alarm if you find yourself in trouble.
“If you spot anyone in difficulty at the coast ring 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”
This weekend extra teams will be in place at various locations around the coast to provide safety advice to help keep members of the public safe.
What to do if you get caught in a rip current:
• Stay calm – don’t panic
• If you can stand, wade don’t swim
• Keep hold of your board or inflatable to help you float
• Raise your hand and shout for help
• Never try to swim directly against the rip or you’ll get exhausted
• Swim parallel to the beach until free of the rip, then make for shore

WARNING: How to escape rip tide timely advice


With bank holiday weekend approaching, Royal National Lifeboat Institution calls on South Yorkshire coastal visitors to put safety first.


A new reserve is giving visitors at the popular Yorkshire Wildlife Park a real Out of Africa experience.
Giraffes, antelopes, zebra and ostriches are now roaming the new African Savannah area together,just as they would in the wild.
A further bonus for visitors is the view visitors get from the nearby walkway which allows them to watch the animals as they get used to their new home and make friends with their new neighbours.
“It was quite nerve-wracking when everybody was in the reserve together.
“You are never quite sure how animals will react to a new environment but there is plenty of space out there and the different African animals look amazing together,” said the park’s hoofstock team leader Britt Jensen.
Rangers report that the giraffes were cautious initially.
But soon three-year-old Jengo, the bravest and most curious, made friends with the ostrich and, in particular, Kros, the male land antelope.
Behansin, at 16 feet the tallest of the herd, used his height to great advantage to snatch and snack on leaves from the trees on the reserve.
Palle and Jambo too overcame their initial reticence to join the majestic parade around the reserve.
Britt added:”It is great for them and it is an amazing experience for visitors as they view them with an uninterrupted view straight from the walkway.”

Giraffes meet the new neighbours at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park


A new reserve is giving visitors at the popular Yorkshire Wildlife Park a real Out of Africa experience.


A man who went berserk and attacked an innocent Balby shopper with a machete has been jailed for ten years.
Thomas Hotterwell went on a three-day drink and drugs binge before ‘losing it’ after being banned from Sainsbury’s Local in Hall Flat Lane.
He threw two bottles of lager at customer Daniel Duggan before later confronting him in his car outside.
In front of horrified onlookers, Hotterwell slashed Mr Duggan’s wrist before he sought sanctuary in a nearby shop.
The victim suffered a ‘spaghetti’ left wrist with all the tendons and nerves severed and he now has little feeling in that hand.
Hotterwell, aged 24, vacated his chair in Doncaster Prison as he was jailed by a judge over a Sheffield Crown Court videolink.
A prison officer emerged to say: “He has thrown his toys out of the cot and has done some damage to my office.”
Hotterwell, formerly of Springwell Lane, Balby has an appalling record for violence.
He was given six months detention in 2009 for threatening a paramedic with a knife and was jailed for 16 months in 2013 when again he was high on drink and drugs and threatened workmen with a piece of wood outside a house at High Street, Balby.
He received a further eight-month jail term last year for another assault.
Carl Fitch, prosecuting, said Hotterwell had been banned from the Sainsbury’s Local but returned later the same day.
Mr Duggan had just popped in to buy some cigarettes and Hotterwell was behind him in the queue.
When Hotterwell was refused service by staff words were exchanged and he launched an attack on Mr Duggan.
His victim escaped the bottles but Hotterwell later returned with a machete and Mr Duggan was trying to fend off the assault when he was slashed.
Left-handed Mr Duggan, a former body builder and boxer who needs painkillers to sleep, has had surgery but is unlikely to get back the full use of his hand.
Hotterwell, of no fixed address, admitted assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, possessing an offensive weapon, affray and criminal damage on March 27.
Brigid Baillie, defending, said he had adult ADHD and learning difficulties as well as a “very low” IQ.
It was his “frustration and impulsivity” which led to his violent behaviour although he had been able to hold down a job as a railway worker.
Psychologists had assessed him as being at ‘moderate’ risk of acting violently.
The attack on Mr Duggan happened after he lost his accomodation and went to stay with his mother. She told him she had cancer and he went on a binge.
“It was three days of drink and drugs,” said Miss Baillie.
The judge Recorder Paul Isaacs said Mr Duggan had the ‘misfortune’ to be in the same queue as Hotterwell.
He told the defendant: “Whatever he said will have been innocuous but it was sufficient for you effectively to lose control.”
The judge went on: “When you use a machete in the way you did one can only intend to cause really serious harm.

Drug binge machete man jailed after appalling attack in South Yorkshire shop


A man who went berserk and attacked an innocent Balby shopper with a machete has been jailed for ten years.


Three is the magic number for Doncaster Rovers.
They made it three successive wins with their triumph over Yeovil Town, a result which took them into the top three of League Two.
And it came with three goals from Andy Williams.
The striker volleyed in from a tight angle after just 34 seconds to get Rovers off to a superb start.
While the physically robust Yeovil side had the better of the first half, they struggled to truly test Marko Marosi.
And Rovers doubled their lead nine minutes into the second half when Tommy Rowe picked out James Coppinger who struck a superb volley from 15 yards into the bottom corner.
Yeovil hit back almost immediately when a loss of concentration saw Matty Blair head back towards his own goal where Ryan Hedges lurked before intercepting and firing low under Marosi.
Holding on to the winning margin became easier for Rovers 14 minutes from time when Yeovil centre half Bevis Mugabi was sent off for a second bookable offence after dragging back Williams as he broke clear.
And Williams certainly had the last laugh.
Coppinger waltzed through the Yeovil defence on 82 minutes and cut a pass back to Williams who slotted home from the middle of the box.
And in added time, the striker darted into space to head home Rowe’s cross
THAT FEELING? IT’S MOMENTUM
It seems a long time since Rovers had any momentum of which to speak, particularly any where there was a genuine chance of success coming at the end of it.
While it is far too early to be discussing automatic promotion from League Two, three successive wins have raised hopes and positivity Rovers are on the right track.
And the manner of the latest win backs that up.
Rovers scored four for the first time since February 2015 - which was also the last time they won three games on the spin. And they did that without playing particularly well or being deserving of such a wide margin.
After taking an early lead, they became sloppy and struggled to keep possession for any length of time - something they showed themselves capable of at Cheltenham Town the previous week. It allowed Yeovil to come back into the game and control the first half.
Importantly, and for the first time this season, they took their chances when they came, starting with a goal with less than a minute on the clock.
And while they faced periods of real pressure, they showed excellent defensive resilience once more and restricted Yeovil to only a couple of real chances.
STRIKER WITH A SMILE
There are times when it seems that everything Williams touches turns to goals.
And then there are times which bring only frustration to Williams and supporters, as his obvious qualities in front of goal evade him.
The striker struggles to hide his frustration when things are not going his way. He is a very serious character, self-critical yet quick to defend himself against any criticism from others.
So it is refreshing to see him with a smile on his face and playing in that mould.
How could he not be after netting his first ever hat-trick in senior football.
He had no time for frustration to take over his afternoon as he volleyed home with seconds on the clock.
It was a brilliant finish made even better because of how instinctive it was. Williams can be accused of over-playing and over-thinking. As the ball fell to him, he just lashed it into far corner.
And his two other goals came from a man with freshly-boosted confidence as he peeled away into space and finished with composure and conviction.
The hope now is that Williams will go on a run that will keep Rovers in the top three.

Doncaster Rovers 4 Yeovil 1: Williams hat-trick as Rovers find momentum


For a coal miner working in the bowels of the earth there is only one place to go - and that’s up.
Former pitman Phil Reeder has taken that adage to a whole new level, by reaching for the stars and training to become a NASA spaceman!
Phil Reeder, front row right, with staff from the US Space and Rocket Centres Space Camp training facility.
Phil, who spent 13 years working underground at Wath Colliery, has proven he is made of the ‘right stuff’ after completing a series of training courses over the last decade or so with NASA.
He has now put pen to paper to tell all about his extraordinary experiences in a new book called ‘From Coal Miner to Astronaut - A Life Less Ordinary’. And while the pitman to starman journey is a significant portion of the book, the detailed autobiographical account also delves into other unusual aspects of his life, such as the time he fell down a mine shaft and when he almost made it onto the hit TV programme Gladiators.
By the time he had finished, the book spanned across more than 100 chapters and 700 pages.
The Wath man said: “Things just seem to happen, either for me or to me. Call it fate, call it karma, call it what you like and I have to wonder what’s just around the corner. It’s taken me three long years to complete the book. It’s a work that became so big, with its 102 chapters, that to do it justice I had to create a blog to support all the pictures I wanted to include in the book, but could not.”
The book details how he began reaching for the stars back in 2004 when he was accepted onto a course at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.
Since then he has made numerous trips to the US Space and Rocket Centre’s Space Camp facility in Alabama where he got to wear the famous space suit and complete simulated missions in a huge underwater tank. Although the training courses are not quite the real deal, they give visitors the chance to experience aspects of training that real astronauts go through before travelling into space. Phil’s book is available through Amazon’s Kindle Direct service. Visit fromcoalminertoastronaut.wordpress.com

From coal mine to outer space: Meet former South Yorkshire pitman who completed NASA astronaut course


For a coal miner working in the bowels of the earth there is only one place to go - and that’s up.


A 46-year-old man who made a bomb hoax call claiming three explosive devices had been planted in Doncaster town centre has been jailed for 15 months.
Sheffield Crown Court heard how at around 4.30pm on April 16 last year Colin Masson, of Beckett Road, Wheatley made a call to Sheffield Star reporter, Polly Rippon, informing her that there were three explosive devices located around the town centre, including one at the Doncaster Interchange.
During the sentencing this morning, prosecutor Robert Sandford told the court that Masson, aged 46, informed Ms Rippon that the devices would ‘explode’ between 8pm and midnight that evening.
“He said there were three devices in Doncaster town centre, one at the bus station, and two others but she couldn’t catch the location of the other two,” explained Mr Sandford.
He added: “When she asked how he knew about it, he said ‘because we put them there’.”
After receiving the call, Ms Rippon contacted South Yorkshire Police who deployed officers to Doncaster town centre to look for the devices.
A total of eight members of staff at the Doncaster Interchange, as well as 11 people working at the adjacent Frenchgate Shopping Centre also joined the bomb search, which lasted for over an hour before police determined that the call was a hoax.
Mr Sandford said: “Not only were a large amount of resources used, but it also caused considerable alarm to those involved.”
Detectives traced the mobile phone used by Masson to make the call and he was arrested on July 26, 2015
Defending, Guz Nawaz Hussain told the court that Masson had been suffering with mental health problems in the run up to the incident.
He said: “This is a man who unfortunately was on a downward spiral and hit rock bottom shortly before carrying out this offence.
“There’s no getting away from the fact this caused a lot of inconvenience and distress.
“But this wasn’t born out of spite, or a desire to become someone in the newspapers. It was a consequence of the acute illness he was suffering from.”
Mr Hussain continued his mitigation by telling the court that Masson had not attempted to withhold his number when he made the bomb hoax call, and had purchased the mobile phone from a ‘busy town centre shop’ - making him easier to trace.
Mr Hussain suggested this conduct ‘demanded the failure’ of the hoax.
This was disputed by Recorder David Smith who said Masson ‘waited a year’ before acknowledging his crime, which occurred when he pleaded guilty to the offence of false communication with intent on the morning of the scheduled trial in March this year.
Sentencing Masson to 15 months in prison, Recorder Mr Smith said: “Had you confessed to your crime earlier some of the argument put forward so well by Mr Hussain could have been considered further.
“This offence is a serious one because of the perilous time in which we all live.
“Hoaxes cause fear and desperation. The victim of this type of crime is society itself.
“The courts have to send a message that clearly show that bomb hoaxes will not be tolerated under any circumstances.”
Recorder Mr Smith also ordered the confiscation of Masson’s phone.

Man who made hoax call claiming three bombs had been planted in Doncaster town centre is jailed


A 46-year-old man who made a bomb hoax call claiming three explosive devices had been planted in Doncaster town centre has been jailed for 15 months.


Punk duo Slaves say they may be unable to live up to the name of their forthcoming album and Take Control of the 'wild' Leeds Festival crowd this weekend.
Drummer vocalist Isaac Holman and band mate Laurie Vincent, on guitar and vocals, play Leeds Festival main stage on Sunday after Reading Festival on Saturday.
And they say northern fans are often more wild than anywhere else in the country.
"I don't know if we can take control of the Leeds crowd but I'll give it a good old go," laughed Isaac, promising fans 'blood, sweat and laughs'.
AUDIO: Listen to Slaves star Isaac Holman's exclusive chat with Graham Walker - CLICK HERE.
"We are a southern band so we did a bit better down south at first. But the northern crowds are even more wild for us now than down south sometimes. I think Leeds is going to go off.
"It's completely what I live for. I love playing live. It's the only time my mind goes quiet and I feel comfortable when I step out on stage. The more people there the merrier."
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Slaves are on the same bill as Red Hot Chili Peppers. Imagine Dragons and Courteeners.
Other superstar bands playing this weekends include Biffy Clyro, Fall Out Boy, Foals, Disclosure, The Vaccines and Chvrches - along with rising local stars, such as South Yorkshire's own Radio 1 hitmakers The Sherlocks. Leeds Festival is set to attract around 80,000 people.
Isaac, who also revealed they still get starstruck, said it will be a highlight of their year which also includes a 15 date UK headline tour in November and the release of next album Take Control on September 30.
Isaac added: "Sometimes you get starstruck. Me and Laurie definitely do fanboy some people we meet. But the more you get into the scene you realise everyone is just a person and it becomes a little bit more normal.
"We've worked our way up through the stages. Being main stage is like another level - Leeds and Reading were the festivals we went to when we were younger and I don't think we ever imagined we would be on the bill let alone on the main stage. It's brilliant."
Slaves, from Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, will be laying waste to venues across the country as they launch into a full UK tour in November. Yorkshire dates include Leeds O2 Academy on Tuesday, November 15 and Sheffield O2 Academy, on Friday, November 25.
See full tour, ticket details and album download links links below.
Slaves earned a reputation for themselves as one of the UK’s fiercest live acts with their constant touring and festival appearances off the back of last year's debut album, Are you Satisfied?
Their next hit album in waiting was part recorded at Jackson Browne’s studio in Santa Monica, California.
Take Control was produced by one of the legends of early hip hop and New York punk, Mike D who, says Laurie, “Became like another member of our band – we can safely call him our friend, which is just surreal!”
The album finds the young pair sharpening up their skills, both in songwriting and in execution and sounding heavier in places.
Several tracks on the album were recorded on vintage equipment used by the Beastie Boys on their classic records, Including STD’s PhD’s, Angelica and Consume Or Be Consumed.
Recorded back home in London, Steer Clear was a collaboration with another hero, Baxter Dury, who lent his distinctive vocals to a duet with Isaac.
Slaves first emerged in 2012, working their way up through the local toilet-venue circuit to become one of the success stories of 2015.
The band’s debut album Are You Satisfied? smashed in to the UK top 10 and earned the band huge critical acclaim. Thanks to their charismatic mash-up of punky urgency and silly humour, they bagged Kerrang!’s Spirit Of Punk award and NME’s Best Video award (for Cheer Up London), while also securing nominations for the Mercury Music Prize, and for Best New Band at Q and NME.
Along the way, they’ve won the hearts of The Streets’ Mike Skinner, stolen the show on last year’s NME tour, had Skepta join them on stage at Radio 1’s Big Weekend and toured with Jamie T and Wolf Alice – the latter in America in March, after which Wolf Alice’s drummer Joel Amey bunked off to California to play on new track People That You Meet.
Pre-order new the album now to get a free download of Spit It Out, first single from the album, at youareallslaves.com - you can also order at iTunes, Amazon or Google Play.
VIDEO: Check out Spit It Out, the first single off the album - a snapshot of their manic daily lives in Tunbridge Wells and New Cross - CLICK HERE.
Leeds Festival Ticket Information
Weekend tickets are £205 + £8 booking fee = £213 total Day tickets are £59.50 + £7 booking fee Early entry permits - £20 (No booking fee) Campervan permits - £75 (No booking fee) Lockers - £16 (No booking fee)
Slaves 2016 UK Tour dates (All shows 14 +)
Thu 10 Nov 2016 – Bexhill - De La Warr Pavillion - UK
Fri 11 Nov 2016 – Truro - Hall for Cornwall - UK
Sun 13 Nov 2016 – Cardiff - University Great Hall - UK
Mon 14 Nov 2016 – Cambridge - Corn Exchange - UK
Tue 15 Nov 2016 – Leeds – O2 Academy - UK
Thu 17 Nov 2016 – Newcastle – O2 Academy - UK
Fri 18 Nov 2016 - Glasgow – Barrowland - UK
Sat 19 Nov 2016 – Birmingham – O2 Academy - UK
Mon 21 Nov 2016 – Bristol – O2 Academy - UK
Tue 22 Nov 2016 – Leicester - O2 Academy - UK
Wed 23 Nov 2016 – Nottingham - Rock City - UK
Fri 25 Nov 2016 – Sheffield – O2 Academy - UK
Sat 26 Nov 2016 – Manchester - Albert Hall - UK
Tue 29 Nov 2016 – London - Shepherds Bush Empire - UK
Wed 30 Nov 2016 – London - Shepherds Bush Empire - UK
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Motorists traveling through a Doncaster village are experiencing significant delays tonight, due to a police incident.


It was very much a game of two halves, with the first two days bathed in summer sunshine and the second two ravaged by rain and wind. But when the final whistle blew, the consensus of opinion was that York’s Ebor Festival had been an end-to-end thriller.
Sorry about the footballing metaphors. It seems that not even the Olympics can camouflage the start of a new season. But you know what I mean. Certainly you will if you spent a day or four on the Knavesmire last week, lapping up some of the best entertainment Team GB Racing can deliver.
The trendy riposte to those who object to turning the sport into an artificial singing and dancing circus for the alcohol-fuelled masses is that racing should be fun. Well, if York’s meeting wasn’t fun, packing in as it did top-class, competitive racing, on a majestic racecourse, among sensibly-sized crowds that created a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere, then I don’t what is.
It definitely seemed to float the boats of Irish owners Aidan ‘Red’ Shiels and friends, judging by their wild celebrations after HEARTBREAK CITY’S runaway romp in the Ebor itself. Celebrations that even surpassed those the previous day of another owner, Clive Washbourn, who let rip with abandon when his juvenile colt, CONTRAPPOSTO, flew home to snatch second in the big £60,000 Convivial Maiden as a 50/1 shot.
Fun for those whose passion for racing runs as deep as Shiels’s and Washbourn’s equates to revelling in the kind of performances and storylines that emerged from York’s showpiece festival. Here’s my potted day-by-day review, complete with a handful of horses to follow:
DAY ONE (WEDNESDAY)
When the Ebor Festival was washed out by heavy rain in 2008, Juddmonte International Day became the first of four to be abandoned. This time round, the day belonged to POSTPONED, authoritative winner of the near £1 million Group One.
Roger Varian’s 5yo dismissed doubts not only about the wellbeing and form of the yard’s string, but also, and more significantly, the horse’s dubious record over 10f. One of the rare astute uses of a pacemaker, coupled with an eminently sensible ride by the brilliant Andrea Atzeni, put the fears to bed as Postponed made full use of his stamina to stride clear from the 3f pole.
A tilt at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, for which he would surely have gone close last season but for owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid’s fall-out with previous trainer Luca Cumani, is the logical next step. However, the outcome was also a welcome shot in the arm for the increasingly maligned King George, with the 2015 winner of Ascot’s great race beating into second this year’s winner, HIGHLAND REEL.
The opening day also featured, albeit in a sub-standard Great Voltigeur Stakes, a similarly convincing performance by IDAHO, particularly as he was only just ready after a break and was given a lot to do in rear. As we identified after the Derby, the son of Galileo is a class act, although I wouldn’t be certain that he’ll appreciate the extra 2f of the St Leger, for which he is now a short favourite. His style of running, his turn of speed and his pedigree all point to his optimum trip being 12f or even 10f.
THREE TO FOLLOW: Mutakkayef, Oceane, La Casa Tarifa.
DAY TWO (THURSDAY)
A swathe of well-fanced horses obliged during the week. But a notable exception was the 2yo Frankel filly, FAIR EVA, turned over at 4/11 in the 6f Lowther Stakes. Excuses abounded, but not from seasoned trainer Roger Charlton, who kept a cool head and wisely suggested that she was simply beaten by a speedier offspring of the great horse and is more of a miler than a sprinter. In fact, the winner, QUEEN KINDLY, looked special, and the runner-up, ROLY POLY, is improving rapidly too.
Improvement is also the key word belonging to SEVENTH HEAVEN, who powered to victory in the Yorkshire Oaks, swamping two top-notch rivals, FOUND and QUEEN’S TRUST, who were travelling much more sweetly. Aidan O’Brien’s filly has stepped up dramatically for hold-up tactics and galloping tracks.
THREE TO FOLLOW: Mustashry, Abingdon, Jadaayil.
DAY THREE (FRIDAY)
As the rain clouds hovered, punters were faced with their worst guessing-game nightmare, particularly for a fiendishly competitive renewal of the Coolmore Nunthorpe. In the end, enough rain soaked one of the fastest 5f tracks in the country to allow MECCA’S ANGEL to treat us to a textbook display of polished sprinting. When sold to the breeding sheds at the end of the season, the 5yo grey will surely fetch a fee of seven figures.
Not for the first or last time during the meeting, the runner-up ran a blinder as well, especially as LIMATO was tackling the minimum trip for the first time.
Half an hour earlier, what a delight it was too to see NEMORALIA back in the winner’s enclosure. If ever there was a Group One heroine in waiting, Jeremy Noseda’s filly is it.
THREE TO FOLLOW: Rivet, Via Serendipity, Another Touch.
DAY FOUR (SATURDAY)
Contrary to public myth, most of Irish handler Tony Martin’s UK plots and raids do NOT succeed. But this one did, with knobs on, as 5lb claimer Adam McNamara was showered with glowing praise for steering home HEARTBREAK CITY in the Ebor.
The 6yo dual-purpose gelding had to share the limelight, however, with Gimcrack winner BLUE POINT, who laughed at criticism of his defeat at Goodwood. Yes, he’d been a beaten odds-on shot on the Downs, but only in a massive step-up in class against the best UK-trained juvenile seen so far this season, MEHMAS.
THREE TO FOLLOW: a real shame that Sandown’s Solario day clashed with York. Hope that, as a result, you didn’t miss the eyecatching runs of Persuasive, South Seas and Cartmell Cleave.
Skelton’s gold medal caps the most colourful of life-stories
All kinds of sports received a boost via Team GB’s record-breaking heroics at the Rio Olympics. And thankfully, racing didn’t miss out, courtesy of Nick Skelton, father of Jumps trainer Dan and jockey Harry, who strode to a glorious gold medal. As a youngster in the mid-1970s and early 1980s, I remember watching Skelton as a rookie rider, under the wing of Ted Edgar, when showjumping was shown on primetime TV by the BBC. His tear-jerking achievement in Brazil, made all the more remarkable by his well-documented broken neck and hip replacement, caps the most colourful of life-stories both on and off horseback. I loved how he deflected credit to his admirable mount, the 13-year-old Big Star. But I will love even more the updated version of his superb autobiography, ‘Only Falls And Horses’.
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It was very much a game of two halves, with the first two days bathed in summer sunshine and the second two ravaged by rain and wind. But when the final whistle blew, the consensus of opinion was that York’s Ebor Festival had been an end-to-end thriller.


York’s Ebor Festival proves it is one of the best meetings Team GB Racing delivers


The age-old adage goes something like this: the fastest horse wins the Guineas, the luckiest horse wins the Derby, and the best horse wins the St Leger.
Sadly, that isn’t the case in this day and age. Breeding operations place more emphasis and value on speed than the kind of stamina attributes required to win Doncaster’s historic race. A Champion Stakes or the Arc are more likely to be on the agenda of the top 10f and 12f 3yos, rather than a tilt at the 14f Classic. So there is little chance of revisiting the days when Guineas, Derby or Oaks winners in the mould of Oh So Sharp (1985), Reference Point (1987) and User Friendly (1992) landed the spoils.
However, the Ladbrokes St Leger is still a big deal. It is still the jewel in the crown of a four-day festival ranked among the best in the country. One that will attract more than 65,000 enthusiastic racegoers to Town Moor next week and equate to a £25 million shot in the arm for the Doncaster economy.
It might have become fashionable to knock the race in some snooty quarters. But Leger Day is a day out beyond compare for the many doyens of Donny. And let’s face it, the race is still a Classic, for heaven’s sake. The oldest too, dating back to 1776, and one that still forms the last leg of a Triple Crown, as revered as it elusive.
Who can forget the fervent anticipation of four years ago when the crowds flocked to witness Camelot’s bid to become the first horse since Nijinsky way back in 1970 to land the Guineas/Derby/Leger hat-trick? And equally the burst-balloon-type deflation of Aidan O’Brien’s colt failing.
Who can forget either the high drama of just 12 months ago when the winner, Simple Verse, was controversially disqualified on the day, only to win the race back on appeal, leaving O’Brien, trainer of the runner-up-come-winner-come runner-up, Bondi Beach, with more heartache?
Oh yes, the St Leger continues to give, make no mistake about that. So what might the race have in store this time round?
Not surprisingly, it again revolves around O’Brien, the best trainer in the business. Notwithstanding his disappointments of 2012 and 2015, he has saddled four winners since 2001 when Milan strode to probably the most impressive victory I have seen of the great race. And a week on Saturday, he will send out the red-hot favourite, IDAHO, third in the Derby and winner of York’s Great Voltigeur Stakes, one of the main trials for the Doncaster showpiece.
A class act, the son of Galileo is almost sure to win if he stays the 14f trip. But his pedigree, his style of running and the patient way he is generally ridden instil sufficient doubts to suggest you should cast your net in search of better value.
There is still time for supplementary entries to throw a spanner in the works. But at present, Idaho’s chief rival in the market is MUNTAHAA, trained by another successful patron of the race, John Gosden, who has fielded three winners since 2006. Another not exactly bred to relish the Doncaster distance, he has made rapid improvement this term, culminating in a taking pillar-to-post triumph over 13f at Chester two weeks ago. It was only a Listed handicap, but the son of Dansili had to defy a mammoth mark of 108 against older, more seasoned rivals and also the tight turns of a track far from sure to suit such a big, long-striding colt. He’s a player.
Two horses who were behind Idaho at Epsom, RED VERDON and ALGOMETER, might well get closer faced with an extra 2f, and don’t rule out the favourite’s own stablemate, HOUSESOFPARLIAMENT, reversing Voltigeur placings. He is guaranteed to stay and will relish the galloping expanse of Town Moor. Similar comments apply to a third O’Brien contender, Royal Ascot winner SWORD FIGHTER, while ORMITO is no mug and VENTURA STORM would have to be considered if the ground turned on the Soft side.
It’s a head-scratcher that makes punters grateful the Leger Festival is not all about the main event. Classy, competitive racing abounds on all four days, while the Leger Legends contest on the opening day, featuring past jockeys, continues to delight the crowds and raise valuable money for racing charities in equal measure. Last year, it was won by Tony McCoy no less. This year, two more ex-champions, Richard Hughes and Joseph O’Brien, Aidan’s son, are in the line-up.
Day two on the Thursday is DFS Ladies’ Day, highlighted, appropriately, by a couple of Group races for fillies, the Park Hill Stakes, where Sir Michael Stoute’s ABINGDON will be primed to continue her progression, and the Sceptre Stakes, which has been earmarked by Charlie Hills for his lightly-raced 3yo, JADAAYIL.
The historic Doncaster Cup for stayers is the star attraction on the Friday when PALLASATOR will be a warm fancy to repeat his 2015 success. Vying for the limelight are three crack 2yo contests, including the Flying Scotsman Stakes won so spectacularly by the mighty Frankel six years ago. The 5f Flying Childers Stakes could throw up a thrilling duel between the unbeaten filly MRS DANVERS and Mark Johnston’s YALTA, while the Mallard Handicap on the same day might be a target for Roger Varian’s MONOTYPE.
The supporting card on Leger Day itself includes the Champagne Stakes, one of the leading juvenile heats of the season, in which RIVET and PEACE ENVOY would be interesting, and the 7f Park Stakes, which might yield as striking a winner as last year with NEMORALIA aiming to follow in the footsteps of Limato.
I’m hoping too that there might be openings over the four days for ANOTHER TOUCH, HAGGLE, EL VIP and CARTMELL CLEAVE. If not, best of luck in finding a few winners of your own.
Spectacular autumn schedule ensures the Flat season no longer fizzles out
Autumn is fast approcahing, but gone are the days when the Flat season fizzled out during September and October. On the contrary, next week’s Ladbrokes St Leger Festival at Doncaster is followed by a veritable feast of action across the world to wrap up what has been another compelling campaign on the level. Newmarket’s under-rated three-day Cambridgeshire meeting is swiftly followed by a sensational Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe day in France. Back to Newmarket it is for the two day Future Champions extravaganza. On to Ascot next for the Qipco Champions Day finale, and we haven’t even mentioned the global giants of the Breeders’ Cup in the USA and the Melbourne Cup in Australia. I love Jumps racing as much as the average racing Joe, but I couldn’t even have a National Hunt horse on my mind until late October at the earliest.
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The folk-crossover guitarist was born in County Down, Northern Ireland. He was just nine years old when he got his first guitar.
Growing up in a big family with diverse musical tastes meant that early on he was hearing the music of Johnny, Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Frank Sinatra and the Rolling Stones.
These varied influences fermented into the brew that gives Kieran his own unique sound.
Kieran supported Elvis Costello, and Joe Jackson while studying law, then recorded his first album, Brand New Star, in 1989.
He found success with several subsequent albums as well.
His single, Out of My Head, was the second most played song on Irish radio in 1998 and has been Kieran’s biggest hit so far, showcasing his warm voice full of understated emotion.
The performer’s eighth album, I’ll be Seeing You, is full of beautifully crafted songs with judicious use of harmony vocals.
He writes from his heart, not afraid to “dig deep into how we process life, how we play the cards we’re dealt”.
Country music legend Don Williams said Kieran has an “amazing ability to reach out to his audience and connect with them in a very special way.”
Support comes from folk-rock musician James J Turner, whose 2012 album How Could We Be Wrong? won him a host of new fans.
The Roots Music Club is in the Ukrainian Centre, 48 Beckett Road, DN2 4AD on Friday at 7.30pm. Tickets on the door or in advance from We got tickets

Irish singer songwriter Kieran Goss, Roots Music Club, Doncaster


The folk-crossover guitarist was born in County Down, Northern Ireland. He was just nine years old when he got his first guitar.


TRAVEL ALERT: Signalling fault causing delays for Doncaster rail passengers


People travelling on the railway in Doncaster are experiencing delays on a number of services this morning, due to a signalling fault.


Here are today's top-flight soccer stories from Bank Holiday Monday's newspapers
Manchester United look set to miss out on Monaco defender FABINHO, who is expected to stay in the south of France, reports the Daily Express.
JAMES RODRIGUEZ will cost Chelsea £60million, according to the Daily Mirror, who write that the Premier League club have had a bid rejected by Real Madrid.
The Mirror is also reporting that Everton midfielder JAMES MCCARTHY is close to leaving the club with Crystal Palace a potential destination.
Palace are also closing in on Chelsea striker Loic Remy, according to Sky Sports.
Another player that could leave Stamford Bridge is Kurt Zouma, with the Daily Mail reporting that German side Schalke are chasing the 21-year-old.

Your soccer transfer speculation: August 29


Police are appealing for help to find a 25-year-old Doncaster man who was reported missing yesterday evening.
John Lee Neate was last seen in the Evelyn Avenue area at about 7.45pm and has not been heard from since the early hours of this morning.
Both police and his family are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare and want to hear from anyone who has seen or spoken to him.
John is described as about 5ft 7ins, with light brown hair and medium build. Officers believe he may be wearing a grey hooded top and grey tracksuit bottoms.
Have you seen John? Do you know where he is? Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 9 of 26 August 2016.


Police are appealing for help to find a 25-year-old Doncaster man who was reported missing yesterday evening.


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Speed cameras operating in South Yorkshire this week


Mobile speed cameras are operating across South Yorkshire this week.


South Yorkshire grandparents want to spend more quality time with their families as it is revealed more than two thirds only get to see their loved ones once a year or on special occasions.
Because more than three quarters (79 per cent) of grandmothers and fathers across our area want to take a break with clan members, special 3G getaways have now been launched in response to that demand. Superbreak's Grand New Collection caters for just such family dynamics.
Rising demand for multi-generational holidays prompted the short break specialist to introduce portfolio of holidays perfect for entire family to enjoy.
With short breaks to popular destinations home and away, including tickets to favourite family attractions and proximity to beaches and sightseeing opportunities, the collection aims to address factors chosen by grandparents considering a trip with grandkids.
According to the company's new research, more than a third (37 per cent) of grandparents across the region say spending more quality time with their families is top priority with more than three quarters (79 per cent) wanting to holiday with their family to maximise time spent together and create special memories.
In the survey of more than 1,000 grandparents across South Yorkshire and rest of the UK, as many as 85 per cent say time they do have with their grandchildren is usually spent helping busy parents with important childcare duties yet 61 per cent remain unhappy with current level of input because they want to do more all together.
When asked to describe the role of a grandparent within the family, most (35 per cent) said ‘generous’ with the purpose of being there to treat and spoil their grandkids whenever they can.
Superbreak's Jacquie Fisher said: “As families move further apart and our busy lives take over, it is sometimes hard to spend as much quality time with our loved ones as we would like.
"That’s why we wanted to create a unique collection of getaways that are perfect for the whole family to enjoy together. Our new collection is designed to provide plenty of inspiration to keep everyone entertained.”
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The emergency services have been called out to a Doncaster stretch of motorway this morning, following a


A three-day weekend, like the one that ended yesterday, means more time to spend with family and friends, go out to explore the world and relax from pressures of working life.
Imagine if, rather than a few times a year, we had a three-day weekend every week. This isn’t just a nice idea. Beyond the possibilities for leisure, three-day weekends might also be one of the easiest steps we could take to radically reduce our environmental impact – and future-proof our economy.
A reduction in working hours generally correlates with marked reductions in energy consumption, as economists David Rosnick and Mark Weisbrot have argued. In fact, if Americans simply followed European levels of working hours, for example, they would see an estimated 20% reduction in energy use – and hence in carbon emissions.
With a four-day week, huge amounts of commuting to and from work could be avoided, as well as the energy outputs from running workplaces. At a point when we need to massively cut back our carbon outputs, instituting a three-day weekend could be the simplest and most elegant way to make our economy more environmentally friendly.
It’s happened before. For example, in 2007 the US state of Utah redefined the working week for state employees, with extended hours on Monday to Thursday meaning it could eliminate Fridays entirely. In its first ten months, the move saved the state at least US$1.8m (£1.36m) in energy costs. Fewer working days meant less office lighting, less air conditioning and less time spent running computers and other equipment – all without even reducing the total number of hours worked.
For one day a week, thousands of commuters were able to stay at home. If the reductions in their greenhouse gas emissions from travel were included, the state estimated a saving of more than 12,000 tons of CO2 each year.
Utah abandoned the experiment in 2011 after residents complained they were unable to access services on Fridays. It seems this sort of change has to be accompanied by a shift in our expectations so that Friday becomes a “third weekend” rather than simply a weekday without work. What Utah does show is that, replicated across an entire country, a four day week would see substantial progress towards an economy that does less damage to the environment.
Yet there would be other benefits too. Working less would improve the elusive “work/life balance”, and help to restore our mental health and physical well-being. It would also give us more time to spend on social activities, to care for children and the elderly, and to engage with our communities. Experiments with reduced working hours at select workplaces in Sweden in 2015 reduced sickness and even increased productivity.
Directing gains in economic efficiency towards increased free time and reduced energy consumption, rather than making more stuff, could create a better and more environmentally safe world.
An obvious objection might be: “How could we afford this?” But there are serious economic and technological reasons for why governments, political parties, think tanks and social movements should all start to think about advocating for the implementation of three-day weekends.
As anthropologist David Graeber has recently contended, many of us work jobs that, at least partially, seem pointless. Indeed, economists have long been aware of the redundant hours contained in many working days, with employees effectively under-utilised in their workplaces, yet unable to leave due to the persistent issue of “presenteeism” – where workers are valued by managers for hours logged in the office rather than productivity. Rather than work longer hours for little productive benefit, we could embrace a shorter working week and help save our planet and our own well-being.
Looking more into the long-term, a new wave of workplace automation featuring advanced robotics and machine learning systems is predicted to replace 47% of current jobs in the US in coming decades, and 54% in Europe. In these circumstances, where there will be significantly less work available, instituting policies such as three-day weekends becomes essential to make life liveable under these changed economic conditions.
As Nick Srnicek and I have argued in our book Inventing the Future, automation will soon offer us the prospect of a very different world of work. More automation would make many production processes more efficient, using less energy and less human labour until, eventually, we are largely freed from work.
The key to capturing the benefits of automation without drastic social dislocation depends in part on developing policies which work to share the gains. This means a reduced working week thanks to an extended weekend, together with a universal basic income.
None of this will happen overnight. But, if you’re in the UK and are lucky enough to have a Monday off, don’t forget that extra day at home or in the park is not only fun but will help fight climate change.
This article was originally published on The Conversation

How three-day weekends could help save the world


A three-day weekend, like the one that ended yesterday, means more time to spend with family and friends, go out to explore the world and relax from pressures of working life.


The first Scot to win Edinburgh Festival Fringe biggest comedy award for three decades, has vowed to keep performing in tiny venues to keep emotional power of his work.
Richard Gadd, whose material explores impact of suffering a sexual assault four years ago, is first home-grown act since Arnold Brown in 1987 to collect coveted Edinburgh Comedy Awards prize.
The Fife comic, who has built a cult following on the Fringe with his deeply intense and personal performances, is performing a free show in an underground cavern with just 40 seats every night.
But he fears his impact of his shows would be lost if he was appearing on stage before several hundred people.
Gadd, who latest show also explores mental health problems and masculinity, was close to tears as he collected his award at the Dovecot Gallery.
He said: “The darkness I was in, I cannot tell you how bad it felt. The worst thing my abuser did was take my confidence away from me. I feel that this goes some way to getting it back.”
A unique Scottish double win was celebrated at the awards - formerly sponsored by Perrier and now backed by Lastminute.com - when rising Glasgow star Scott Gibson was named best newcomer.
The former call centre worker’s debut Fringe show at the Gilded Balloon charts his recovering from a brain haemorrhage seven year ago and his decision to pursue a career as a stand-up.
Comic Bob Slayer’s project, Iraq Out & Loud, which saw the entire Chilcot Report read out aloud by more than 1000 performers and members of the public over 284 hours, won the “spirit of the Fringe” panel prize award.
Gadd, who wins £10,000 in prize money, vowed not turn his back on the “free Fringe” - which has produced two of the last three winners of the award - because of its anarchic, experimental and “anti-authoritarian” nature.
Gadd spends the majority of his latest one running on a treadmill, in front of an image of a man in a gorilla suit. His show - Monkey See Monkey Do represent the “very real monkey” he had on his back for years, linked to his abuse trauma.
Nica Burns, director of the awards, described Monkey See Monkey Monkey Do as a “highly-original, highly-experimental show, which combines hilarity and heart.”
Gadd’s show is one of the most sought-after on the Fringe, with audiences queuing outside the Banshee Labyrinth hours in advance to try to secure a seat and hundreds being turned away.
Gadd, from Wormit, said: “I want the message to be clear in my shows.If you’re in a room that’s too big and you’re just a dot on the stage then the message is going to be unclear.
“When you’re pressed up against 40 people in a room and you’re up in their face and they can see your facial expressions and your mannerisms and all the nuances then the comedy comes through more powerfully. Comedy isn’t supposed to be done in a big venue.
“It’s not about the numbers or the money for me. If it was I would go and get a better job that’s more stable. It’s more to do with the art.
“It’s never been the ego of filling a big room. It just doesn’t appeal to me. I like to know what I’m getting and I like to know what I’m giving and most of all I like knowing that the shows will land.”
The comic insisted he was reluctant to move into bigger venues because of the way the ‘free Fringe’ offered prioritised paying its performers.
He said: “I owe the free Fringe so much for how much it has helped me down the years. I would definitely come back to it. I’d maybe go to 80 seats at the most.
“The free Fringe has got anarchy at its heart. It is fundamentally experimental in its nature. It is anti-authoritarian. It places the artist first.
“You’ve got all these big venues which pop up around Edinburgh. They support artists where they can, but they have these massive over-heads and they take a big chunk of the ticket gate.
“The artist suffers. It’s not all about the money, but in the world’s biggest arts festival I feel the artist needs to be at the forefront and making money first and foremost before everyone else gets paid.
“The only way they can do that is if they do the free Fringe, which is philanthropic and puts the artist first. That is so important in among the PR machine that is the Fringe.”
Gadd, 26, said he was “shocked and surprised ” that he was the first nominee for the main award to emerge from the Scottish comedy scene for 23 years - when both Phil Kay and Parrot were shortlisted - and suggested it was down to the Fringe being too “London-centric.”
He added: “I think the industry is waking up to the talent that is in Scotland now.
“For a long time, Scottish comedy was seen as too parochial. Despite happening in Scotland, this festival is London-centric and is focused on and obsessed with London. Scotland has been over-looked as too parochial. These awards have probably tarred Scotland with the Scotland brush, for the want of a better phrase.”
In his acceptance speech Gibson, 32, admitted Scottish comics had had a difficult relationship with the Fringe in the past.
Gibson, the first Scot to be nominated best newcomer since Kevin Bridges in 2009, said: “We like to tell ourselves that we’re not part of it, strangely, but hopefully this will show that we can come up and tell our stories.
“The story of main show is about me having an aneurysm removed, those three weeks that I spent in hospital, getting better and starting doing comedy.
“I’ve always loved comedy and knew I wanted to do it for a long time, but I didn’t do it until I had the brain haemorrhage. It’s really what pushed me into doing stand-up.”

GOOD GADD! Fringe comedy award winner covers sex assault


The first Scot to win Edinburgh Festival Fringe biggest comedy award for three decades, has vowed to keep performing in tiny venues to keep emotional power of his work.


Doncaster Knights captain Michael Hills will be restricted to cheering from the sideline when the club kicks-off its 2016-17 Championship campaign at London Irish on Saturday.
Hills suffered a bad hamstring injury in the club’s opening pre-season game at Newcastle and is expected to be out until mid-October at the earliest.
Although disappointed to miss the start of the campaign, Hills is confident that his team-mates can build on last season’s success which saw them finish runners-up in the league and reach the play-off final.
But, like everyone else connected to the club, the Doncaster-born flanker is under no illusions about how tough the new season will be.
“Some people might say that we took teams by surprise and that maybe teams at the beginning of the season didn’t do as much analysis on us as they possibly could have done,” he reflected.
“Whether or not that was the case I certainly think teams will know what we are about this season.
“We know we’ve got to be consistent and be physical and match the sort of form which we had over last season.
“We certainly need to be playing well in every game and picking up points away from home - even if we don’t get the result we want - and being solid at home which is what we did last season.
“Any side hoping to do well in the Championship has to be able to adapt to the different conditions they will face during the season and play different rugby and we did that last season.
“You not only need a Plan A but B, C and even Plan D if you need it.
“Fortunately, we’ve got the players and coaching staff here at Doncaster to be able to adapt.
“The new rules at the maul will make things more interesting and that’s something that Kendo [Glen Kenworthy - forwards coach] has worked very hard with us on during our pre-season preparations,” he added.
“You have to make sure you’ve got a good pack and you need to have a good driving game in the Championship no matter what the rules are and that’s something we work very hard on.
“There could possibly be more open play from the scrums and lineouts because the drive might be weakened slightly by the new rules.
“But I think we proved towards the back end of last season that we don’t need to score all our points from a drive.”

Doncaster Knights aiming to build on strong foundations - Michael Hills


Doncaster Knights captain Michael Hills will be restricted to cheering from the sideline when the club kicks-off its 2016-17 Championship campaign at London Irish on Saturday.


Natasha Harding fired Liverpool to a 1-0 victory on their return to FA Women’s Super League 1 action against Doncaster Rovers Belles, who remain searching for their first points of the season.
Harding scored the game’s only goal when she lashed in from 25 yards three minutes after the break.
The hosts dominated the majority of an entertaining first-half at the Select Security Stadium with Nicola Hobbs performing wonders between the sticks to ensure the visitors remained level.
The Belles remained a threat on the break and it was Siobhan Chamberlain who was forced into making the save of the game when she dived down low to her right to keep out Katrin Omarsdottir’s shot.
After a goalless first half it was Harding who broke the deadlock in spectacular style when she picked up a loose ball outside the Belles’ area before rifling a fine shot beyond Hobbs.
Belles: Hobbs; Newborough, Roberts, Lipka, Little; Tierney, Simpkins, Omarsdottir; Barker, Humphrey Bakowska-Matthews 84), Murray (Raynor 90).
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Liverpool Ladies 1 Doncaster Rovers Belles 0: Hobbs super show can’t save Belles


Natasha Harding fired Liverpool to a 1-0 victory on their return to FA Women’s Super League 1 action against Doncaster Rovers Belles, who remain searching for their first points of the season.


Let's mark American actor Gene Wilder 's sad demise at the age of 83 with a glance at his greatest on-screen moments.
Famous for his collaborations with actor/comedian Richard Pryor and director Mel Brooks, Wilder was perhaps best known for his performance as the titular character in 1971’s Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
Before that he had starred in Brooks’ Broadway spoof The Producers, for which he was Oscar nominated, and went on to become one of the biggest comedy actors of the '70s and 80s.
He worked again with Brooks on the likes of Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein - earning another Oscar nod - and teamed up to huge success with Pryor for Silver Streak, Stir Crazy and See No Evil, Hear No Evil.
As tributes from co-stars, celebrity fans and ordinary cinema-goers poured in from around the world, pop culture blog i09 put together this compilation of some of Wilder’s greatest on-screen moments.

Late great Gene Wilder’s five highlights


Who will guide Doncaster Rovers into the future has long been a question that has hung over the club.
With primary stakeholders Dick Watson and Terry Bramall in their mid-70s, there has been a worry Rovers may find themselves unintentionally rudderless with the passage of time.
Andrew Watson with Rovers boss Darren Ferguson
But earlier this year, a major step was taken to plan for the future of the club as director Andrew Watson was named vice chairman.
And many are looking to the 47-year-old as the man to take the helm from his father and Bramall.
“I think, as in all business, you’re looking at succession and succession planning,” Watson told the Free Press.
“My dad is 74. Terry is the same. David Blunt [chairman] is in his 60s.
“There has to be a plan for the future and it’s something we’ve always looked at.
“I felt it was the right time, not to step up to the plate as it were, but to play more of an active role.
“You can be a director of a football club and sit in the background.
“Becoming vice chairman is a prominent position.
“And it’s something I’m proud to be. It inspires you to work hard and try to bring success to the club.
“Being a local guy as well, it’s a great position to be in and a great honour.”
Other than studying at university in Leeds for four years, Watson has lived in Doncaster since the age of two.
A former Edlington Comprehensive pupil, he lives in Tickhill as he did when he was a child.
While the family’s active role in Rovers did not come until 2006, Watson and his father were regulars at Belle Vue long before.
He said: “My dad used to take me to Belle Vue.
“The one game that stands out is the FA Cup win over QPR when David Harle scored the winner.
“Players like Brendan O’Callaghan, Peter Kitchen, David Harle stood out to me and then later on the likes of James Coppinger, Brian Stock, Paul Green, Jason Price.
“I’ve been a Doncaster fan for a long time and we want to repeat the success here now.”
Father of two Watson describes it as a proud moment when he first joined the Rovers board, a few years after his father and Bramall became major shareholders in the club.
Though there have been many ups and downs over the past decade, he insists the passion for Rovers remains strong.
And so does a determination to succeed.
“You look back and it seems like just a few years ago but I’ve been a director eight or nine years,” Watson said.
“I remember that first game when we came in. I think it was against Blackpool. A goalless bore draw.
“It wasn’t a great game but somehow we’re still here and it’s great to be still involved.
“It was a proud moment to come in as a Doncaster lad, a sporting person with football in particularly.
“We’re passionate about it, passionate about football and we want to succeed.
“Success on the pitch is the primary goal and then it influences everything else in the club.
“Success is what we want. It costs a lot of money to do this.
“We’ve been involved for ten years, at an average of £1million a year. It’s a lot of money.
“We want to enjoy it as well.
“It’s not great when you’re stood in the directors’ box and you’re being shouted it. We certainly don’t want that.
“Hopefully this season will be a different matter.”
Success for Rovers in the short term is clear: promotion back to League One.
But Watson is looking to the longer term and targeting a strengthening of the club’s fanbase.
A year ago, at the club’s biannual Meet The Owners event, Watson spoke of his pride at seeing an increased number of Rovers shirts on the backs of youngsters in the town.
It was perhaps, at that point, the most he had spoken at such an event but what he said answered any questions over his own passion for the club.
And his desire to increase the size of the wave of new supporters of the club remains a year on.
He said: “It’s great to see kids around the local villages wearing Rovers shirts as opposed to five or ten years ago when it was mainly Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea.
“There’s a notable difference that kids are wearing Rovers shirts.
“My son Archie will be in the U11s in the Academy and the number of kids down at the Keepmoat on nights is incredible.
“There’s 100s of kids here. Long may it continue and may more kids wear Rovers shirts.
“We want them to become fans. We’re trying to develop that more and more so we get more.
“It’s going to take some time to build the fanbase up. We’re not saying it’s going to happen overnight.
“But hopefully it can only have a positive effect.”
There is a distinct possibility Watson could find himself running the club inside the next decade.
Being the figurehead at Rovers is not something from which he would shy away.
“I’m never one to look too far in the future because you never know what is around the corner,” he said.
“If the opportunity was there, I’d be willing to take on that role.
“When that is, nobody knows.
“Obviously there is some strategic planning and that’s one of the reasons I’m in this role now.”
So, with the future of Doncaster Rovers potentially in his hands, what are Watson’s aspirations for the club?
“A successful football club on the pitch,” he said.
“We have to be realistic as to what success is and take it a step at a time.
“Success in the short term is promotion to League One and then build on that.
“And League One to the Championship would be our ultimate goal.
“We’re trying to make it work off the pitch with other initiatives, the Foundation, the education side, the Academy.
“There are lot of future plans to generate income into the club, to make it more successful and be able to provide extra finances for the playing squad.
“But the long term goal is to be in the Championship.”
Deliver Rovers back to the second tier, and those questioning the future will surely be satisfied the club is in good hands.

Doncaster Rovers: Andrew Watson - the man who could be king at the Keepmoat


Who will guide Doncaster Rovers into the future has long been a question that has hung over the club.


Pop star and TV personality, Petre Andre, is set to visit the Meadowhall Shopping Centre on September 10 for a book signing.
The event will take place in WHSmith on Saturday, September 10 from 11am, when the singing sensation will meet fans sign copies of his latest book, Behind Me.
A spokesman for WHSmith said: “This is a wristbanded event.
“Wristbands can be purchased in store prior to and during the event (limited spaces).
“Purchase price includes a place in the queue for Peter’s book signing plus one signed copy of ‘Between Us’.”

Peter Andre to visit Sheffield for book signing


Pop star and TV personality, Petre Andre, is set to visit the Meadowhall Shopping Centre on September 10 for a book signing.


It is fair to say Doncaster Rovers and home comforts are two things that rarely appear in the same sentence.
In the last five seasons, Rovers have won just 32 per cent of their league games at the Keepmoat.
It is a figure that is even more damning when it is noted that one of those seasons finished with them at the top of the league.
Getting Rovers firing on home soil has been a task successive managers have been faced with and one that none have fully completed.
Current incumbent Darren Ferguson knows success at home will be key if he is to mastermind an immediate return to League One. After all, away grounds in the bottom tier are hardly the easiest places to go.
The issue Rovers have faced on a regular basis since they dropped out the Championship is opposing teams sitting back and inviting the hosts to attack.
It is something Ferguson is well aware he will have to deal with again this term.
It could indeed happen this weekend when Rovers host Yeovil Town.
The Rovers boss insists his players are well aware of what to expect this term and know how to combat it.
“I think we’ve had that experience now,” he told The Star.
“The key to that is we’ve got to play with a tempo and an energy at home.
“I think when you don’t it leads to frustration, the players getting frustrated and making the wrong decisions.
“We’ve spoken about that at length and I think in the Cambridge game we were far better.
“We just have to keep improving. That’s what I’m looking for and also taking positives out of the game.
“We’re giving ourselves a chance by keeping clean sheets.
“If we keep doing that, I think there’s goals in the team.”
Ferguson believes key to positive results for Rovers is not getting frustrated when they fail to turn dominance into goals – something which plagued them at times last season.
At Cheltenham Town last week, Rovers were in full control in the first half but did not score. An early goal in the second half was enough to calm nerves.
Ferguson said: “We don’t have to win the game in the first period but we can get control of it.
“Last weekend was similar to the Cambridge game. We had chances, we dominated the game in terms of being the team that looked like scoring the goal.
“I felt a bit of frustration in the last ten minutes of the half.
“We talked about it at half time. I told them to keep doing what they were doing and fortunately we got the goal early in the second half and went from there.”

Doncaster Rovers: ‘High tempo’ should lead to home comforts for Darren Ferguson’s men


It is fair to say Doncaster Rovers and home comforts are two things that rarely appear in the same sentence.


Officers have detained a group of 10 men, following reports of 'suspicious activity' surrounding a lorry travelling to a Doncaster warehouse this morning.
The lorry is believed to have been travelling to a warehouse located in Rockingham Way, Redhouse.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "Police were called at 8.45am this morning to reports of suspicious activity surrounding a lorry at a premises in Rockingham Way, Redhouse.
"It is reported that a number of individuals were travelling inside the lorry.
"10 individuals have been detained by officers and currently remain in custody."
An eye-witness, who wishes to remain anonymous, said: "I saw a group of people who had tried to escape running off from the direction of the trailer in different directions to get away and then soon someone from the warehouse following them to try and catch up to them.
"Then shortly after the police had arrived and almost instantly caught around eight of them and then the search had carried on for around another 15 minutes with the police helicopter and dogs until they had caught the rest of the people who were running.
"Then afterwards during the investigation I saw the police recover the items of clothing and what looked to be like sleeping bags from inside the trailer of which they had to climb over pallets to get to."

Police detain group of 10 men travelling in lorry to Doncaster warehouse


Officers have detained a group of 10 men, following reports of


Defender Joe Wright says it is clear to see that consecutive clean sheets have bred confidence in the Doncaster Rovers squad.
The towering centre half has settled in well since his summer switch from Huddersfield Town and the early signs of a partnership with Andy Butler have looked promising.
The duo have played a vital role in the back-t0-back clean sheets in victories over Cambridge United and Cheltenham Town.
And Wright wants plenty more as he looks to help Rovers push for a return to League One.
“Clean sheets bring confidence,” the 21-year-old said. “It’s not just for the defenders but the whole team.
“It’s not just our job to defend but everyone’s.
“We’re really confident going into the next game.
“To keep clean sheets and play the way we did at Cheltenham, it’s a real bonus for the lads.
“The last two have been 1-0 wins but the way we performed, we probably deserved more.
“It’s key to keep clean sheets. We’re proven that in the last couple of games.”
Wright insists he always believed it would take time for Rovers to settle this term, given the large influx of new faces in the summer.
And he says there is still plenty of improvement to come.
“We’ve got to learn from each other,” he said. “We’re still trying to improve.
“There were a lot of new players coming in so everyone is still getting used to each other.
“We’re playing well but there’s always room for improvement.”
Rovers have no fresh injury worries ahead of Saturday’s game with Yeovil Town at the Keepmoat.
But Paul Keegan has been ruled out for at least another month following an injury setback.

Doncaster Rovers: Joe Wright on the power of the clean sheet


Defender Joe Wright says it is clear to see that consecutive clean sheets have bred confidence in the Doncaster Rovers squad.


There is currently one lane closed on a Doncaster stretch of motorway, following a collision involving a motorbike and a lorry.
There is currently one lane closed, queuing traffic and long delays on A1(M) southbound between J37, A635 (Marr) and J36 A630 Warmsworth Road, as a result of the accident.
There is also congestion on A1 to Wentbridge South.
It is not yet known whether anyone has been involved in the collision.

Delays on Doncaster motorway due to two-vehicle smash


There is currently one lane closed on a Doncaster stretch of motorway, following a collision involving a motorbike and a lorry.