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Update on Bell Hagg Inn tower conversion

The former Bell Hagg Inn, which has overlooked the Rivelin Valley from the Manchester Road approach in to Crosspool for well over 100 years, is being converted into a seven-bedroom family home. The public house was last known as The … Continue reading

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Photos from Lydgate Green planting and tidy-up day

Friends of Lydgate Green is a small group of local residents who are responsible for the upkeep of the green at the corner of Lydgate Lane. With a pair of gloves, something to dig with and plenty of enthusiasm to … Continue reading

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Break-ins and burglaries: a reminder from the police to be vigilant

Over recent days one or two cars have been broken into and houses burgled in the neighbourhood. The police are reminding us all not to leave items on show in our car and to keep car keys out of sight. … Continue reading

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Local reservoir sites earmarked for new housing: update

Earlier this year local people had real concerns about proposals to allocate green field sites in the Crookes area for new housing. Two of the sites mentioned were Hadfield Reservoir (behind School Road) and Lydgate Reservoir (off Evelyn Road). The … Continue reading

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Five stars for Crosspool chippy

On Thursday 19 January this year a local authority hygiene inspector called unannounced at Crosspool Fish Bar on Sandygate Road. Posing as a customer, she bought some fish and chips and then identified herself to the proprietor and subsequently inspected … Continue reading

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Manchester Road Surgery launches early morning appointments

Manchester Road Surgery is to trial an early morning surgery on Mondays. For three months from 30 April, patients will be able to book advance Monday appointments from 7.30am. The early morning slots are aimed at those with work or … Continue reading

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Water leak on Manchester Road

Water was leaking from the pavement adjacent to the Tavern Service Station on Monday morning. Police attended at around 9:30am to direct pedestrians around the potential hazard. Shortly after 10am, Water UK (H2o) arrived to assess and repair what turned … Continue reading

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20mph speed limit area consultation

Information from the South West Community Assembly about the proposed 20mph scheme. Consultation meetings run by the South West Community Assembly are taking place locally in Crookes and Fulwood the week commencing 23 January – see below. We may get … Continue reading

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Rivelin farm shop reports festive success

The new owner of the ‘Coppice House Farm Shop’ Mike Kilner says, “thanks to the loyalty of existing and new customers, the shop has, after just four months of trading, exceeded all his expectations during its first festive period”. Mike … Continue reading

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Children’s Christmas canvas competition

If you happen to be in the Crosspool precinct over the next two or three weeks, have a look in the right-hand window of GT News. You’ll find a display of pictures painted by year six children at Lydgate Infant … Continue reading

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