George Torr Local Democracy Reporter
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George Torr is a Local Democracy Reporter covering politics across Doncaster Council and the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. In 2016, he won Johnston Press Trainee of the Year, Highly Commended in the Young Journalist category at the 02 Yorkshire & Humber Media awards and Scoop of the Year at the 2019 Local Democracy Reporting Service awards.

Published In

Doncaster Free Press, The Star

54 Articles
almost 3 years
doncasterfreepress.co.uk

Doncaster children's homes at centre of abuse allegations will not reopen

Two children’s homes in Doncaster under investigation for allegations of abuse will formally shut down following talk...

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almost 3 years
doncasterfreepress.co.uk

Doncaster Council rubbishes think tank's claims that rising building costs will hit social housin...

Doncaster Council has rubbished claims by a think tank that it will not be able to secure future social housing units...

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almost 3 years
doncasterfreepress.co.uk

More than 800 Doncaster children 'negatively affected' by alcohol misuse of parent or carer

More than 800 Doncaster children could be ‘negatively affected’ by alcohol misuse by a parent or carer, a new report ...

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almost 3 years
doncasterfreepress.co.uk

Doncaster town centre footfall still below pre-pandemic levels but number of empty shops decreases

Footfall in Doncaster town centre is still not on par with pre-pandemic levels but the number of empty shops has decr...

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almost 3 years
thestar.co.uk

Abortion clinic to be inspected again and could be shut down if improvements are not made

An abortion clincic in Doncaster has been placed into special measures following a damning inspection by government r...

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almost 3 years
thestar.co.uk

South Yorkshire MP defends female Doctor Who comments after widespread ridicule

A South Yorkshire MP has responded after being ridiculed for comments about a female Doctor Who and male crime rates.

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