Doncaster daily bulletin April 18: Darren Burke with the headlines

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00:00 Good morning everyone, I'm Darren Burke, one of your live team and digital reporters for

00:05 the Doncaster Free Press, bringing you some of the main headlines in Doncaster this Thursday.

00:10 Don't forget that today is Doncaster Free Press Day, so make sure you go out and get

00:14 a copy of this week's newspaper.

00:16 In the news headlines today, a Doncaster man has shed an incredible 14 stone to take part

00:21 in his very first London marathon.

00:23 Aaron Walker will be lining up on the start line in London on Sunday after shedding the

00:28 incredible amount of weight, and we've got that story for you on our website and our

00:32 Facebook page later today.

00:35 Also in the news today, rugby league hero and fundraising icon Kevin Sinfield has announced

00:40 that he's coming to Doncaster.

00:42 The former sports star was taken on a series of incredible challenges in the aid of his

00:47 friend Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, will be coming to the

00:51 Eco Power Stadium, and we'll have details of that for you as well.

00:56 And also in the news, a Doncaster man who has been named as having Britain's best lawn

00:59 has given his tips on how to keep your grass green this summer.

01:03 Stuart Grindle from Tick Hill was given the award several years ago and is recognised

01:08 as having the best in the country, and we'll have details of that for you as well.

01:13 Stay in touch with our Facebook page and our website throughout the day for everything

01:16 else that's going on in Doncaster, and have a great day.