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Unemployment is not as bad as it used to be. Big mining community went tits-up in the 80's - Opening of New Airport has brought 'hope' if nothing else. House prices have dragged their arses of 'rock-bottom' and are more in-line with the rest of the north of the country. And a really strange thing is happening, people are actually moving-in as the opportunities for employment are opening up.
Population is quite mixed. Lots of Indians, Pakistani, Chinese and a big influx of Turks and Kurds over the last 5 years or so. Which, to be fair only a minority seem pissed off about.
Heavy drinking culture here in Doncaster, lots of drugs and teenage pregnancy, but I think the rest of the country has caught us up!
The weapon of choice (i'm pleased to say) seems still to be the good ol' fashioned fist.
The Rovers (football) have been promoted from the lower leagues for the last few seasons on the trot.
The town is now applying for 'city' status
But generally speaking things do seem to be on the up!