Doncaster daily bulletin December 5: Darren Burke with the headlines
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00:00Good morning everyone, I'm Darren Burke, one of your live team and digital reporters for
00:04the Doncaster Free Press, bringing you some of the main headlines in Doncaster this Thursday.
00:08Don't forget that today is Doncaster Free Press Day, so make sure you go out and get
00:12a copy of this week's newspaper.
00:14In the news headlines today, airline giant Jet2 has indicated it would be interested
00:19in seeing its planes take off from Doncaster Sheffield Airport when it is due to reopen
00:24in Spring 2026.
00:25The firm's boss has indicated that he is seeking talks with airport chiefs with the
00:30view of returning its planes to the sky.
00:32We've got details of that story on our Facebook page and website for you.
00:37Also in the news today, the Doncaster ringleader of a Yorkshire-wide parking scam has been
00:41jailed.
00:42Khurram Yacoub, who instigated a scam where drivers could avoid their parking fines and
00:50speeding fines, has been jailed.
00:51We've got details of that for you as well.
00:54Also in the news today, an iconic Doncaster band of the 90s have reformed and are set
00:58to play their first gig in 32 years.
01:01The Playground Chairs, who were a popular band in the Doncaster scene in the early 90s,
01:06are back and we've got details of that for you as well.
01:09Stay in touch with our Facebook page and website for everything else that's going on in Doncaster
01:13throughout the day, and as always, have a great day.