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Photo: Rain causes flooding in Crosspool

Heavy downpours caused flooding in Crosspool on Saturday with the drainage system unable to cope with the volume of rain that fell. Over a period of just a few minutes, water collected in the area at the bottom of Benty … Continue reading

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Video: Crosspool butcher gets his legs waxed in the precinct

Crosspool butcher Philip James had his legs waxed outside his shop this morning to raise money for children with type one diabetes. Local residents queued up to sponsor Philip in return for the opportunity to remove a wax strip from … Continue reading

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Crosspool butcher Philip James to wax legs as part of community fundraising efforts

From fun runs to leg waxing, the Crosspool community is coming together to help raise money for children with type one diabetes. On Sunday 27 May 2012, 33 children from Crosspool schools Lydgate Infant, Lydgate Junior and Tapton – along … Continue reading

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The Plough featured in Sheffield CAMRA magazine

Crosspool pub The Plough on Sandygate Road gets a mention in the May edition of Beer Matters magazine. Thanks to Sheffield CAMRA for letting us publish it here: It is just over a year since Andy and Cheryl Clay came … Continue reading

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Sandygate Road temporary traffic signals

From Tuesday to Friday this week a set of temporary traffic signals will operate on Sandygate Road near the junction of Coldwell Lane. The lights are being installed to allow for gas works to take place. Sheffield city council – … Continue reading

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Daytime cafe opens at Crosspool restaurant

La Dolce Vita Italian restaurant in Crosspool has opened a new cafe. It is open from 10am-4pm, Monday to Saturday for Italian coffees and hot drinks, light lunches, salads, pastries and homemade cakes. The Sandygate Road cafe/restaurant is also currently … Continue reading

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Reports of further bank card skimming at Crosspool ATM

Crosspool residents are being urged to check their bank statements following further reports of unauthorised withdrawals from bank accounts after using the cash machine in Crosspool. One person on Twitter said: “Just to let you know, the cash machine outside … Continue reading

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Manchester Road resurfacing work to cause Sunday disruption

Resurfacing work on Manchester Road in Crosspool is to cause disruption for motorists on Sunday 6 and 13 November. On these two days, Manchester Road will operate under two-way temporary traffic signals. Sandygate Road will be closed at the Manchester … Continue reading

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Reports of bank card skimming at Crosspool ATM

We’ve received several reports from concerned local residents who have had unauthorised withdrawals from their accounts after using the cash machine in Crosspool. It seems that people who took cash out early last week have had attempted withdrawals from their … Continue reading

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The mystery of the Crosspool tunnel

Joe Castle writes: Digging in his back garden a while ago, the resident of a semi-detached house on the top side of Manchester Road hit a real snag when his spade struck a sizeable stone some three feet below ground … Continue reading

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