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2 May, 20112 May, 2011

Sheffield victorious at historic anniversary match

Hallam FC v Sheffield FC 150th anniversary match programme

A large Sandygate crowd watched Sheffield FC beat Hallam FC 2-1 at the historic 150th anniversary match this afternoon.

The Plough pub was busy beforehand and the bank holiday atmosphere continued in the Crosspool sunshine as the game got underway at the oldest football ground in the world.

The match was goalless at half time, before the Countrymen took the lead midway through the second half. Sheffield FC then equalised and scored a late goal to win 2-1.

Photos from the day are below as a slide show and gallery.

Today’s game follows Hallam’s 2-1 defeat to Arnold Town on Tuesday night. This result means that the Countrymen finish second from bottom in the Northern Counties East League premier division, in one of the two relegation places.

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Hallam FC v Sheffield FC 150th anniversary match programme

Hallam FC v Sheffield FC 150th anniversary match

1 May, 2011

Swarm of bees captured on Watt Lane

There was drama on Watt Lane this morning as beekeeper John Young and his assistants captured a swarm of bees from a cherry tree.

Chris Batchelor recorded the events on camera and supplied us with the photos below.

29 Apr, 20111 May, 2011

Cardoness Road and Den Bank Crescent royal wedding street parties

All the best to the residents of Cardoness Road and Den Bank Crescent as they enjoy their royal wedding street parties today.

Stretches of both roads are closed.

In a Sheffield Star report, Simone Kirkham, at a street party on Cardoness Road, said:

“It’s a good idea – a good way of getting the community together. The best part of the ceremony was the dress. She looked great.”

South Yorkshire celebrates William and Kate’s big day

BBC slideshow: photos 10, 11 and 12 in this BBC slideshow are from the Cardoness Road street party

Cardoness Road was part-closed for the royal wedding street party

Den Bank Crescent was part-closed for the royal wedding street party

30 Mar, 2011

Crosspool in bloom, March 2011

Over the last couple of weeks, it seems that Spring has sprung in Crosspool. These photos, taken over the last few days, show some of the daffodils and blossom on view as you walk around the neighbourhood.

You can view them using the slideshow or gallery below.

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S10 daffodils on verge outside Crosspool Tavern

Manchester Road daffodils

Welcome to Crosspool, Manchester Road

Manchester Road daffodils

Coppice View daffodils

Coppice View/Manchester Road

Stephen Hill Road/Manchester Road

Delph House Road/Manchester Road

Manchester Road/Stephen Hill Road

Lydgate Gardens

Blossom on Watt Lane

Blossom and daffodils

Daffodils in Crosspool precinct

Manchester Road/Lydgate Lane

4 Mar, 20114 Mar, 2011

Hallam FC: pictures of proposed new Sandygate clubhouse

Hallam FC Sandygate clubhouse proposed renovation

Crosspool-based football club Hallam FC have released images of their proposed new £280,000 clubhouse.

The new building will include a history of football visitors centre to celebrate Sandygate’s status of being officially the oldest football ground in the world. The developments are being funded by the late Roger Bell, who left a financial gift for the club when he passed away.

Hallam’s postponed 150th anniversary Boxing Day match against Sheffield FC has bee rearranged for Monday 2 May.

Hallam FC v Sheffield FC rearranged 150th anniversary game

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5 Feb, 2011

The Old Grindstone pub to reopen on 25 February

After years of uncertainty, including rumours of closure and demolition, the future of the Old Grindstone public house in Crookes seems safe, at least for the moment.

The owners, Greene King, are refitting the premises with a view to reopening on 25 February. With a banner on the pub promising ‘new food and drinks at great prices’, it seems that a more comprehensive food menu will be a feature of the relaunched pub.

Greene King has also applied for an extension in opening hours to provide alcohol and entertainment from 9am-12 midnight Sunday to Thursday and 9am-1am on Fridays and Saturdays.

The application can viewed during office hours at the Licensing Department in the town hall.

The Old Grindstone: due to reopen on 25 February

22 Jan, 201122 Jan, 2011

Boy taken to hospital after accident on Darwin Lane

As children left the local schools at home time on Wednesday 19 January, a boy was hit by a bus travelling down Darwin Lane.

After receiving emergency treatment from paramedics for a head injury, the boy was taken to hospital as a matter of caution. We wish him a speedy recovery.

The photos below were taken sometime after the accident at approximately 4.40pm on Wednesday.

Darwin Lane cordoned off following Wednesday's accident

Police attend the scene of the accident on Darwin Lane

13 Jan, 201114 Jan, 2011

Explosion and fire in Crosspool precinct

This morning an explosion triggered a fire in the flat above the chemist in Crosspool shops on Sandygate Road.

The fire brigade were called and successfully extinguished the fire. No-one was hurt in the incident, but the chemist was closed this morning while damage to the building was being assessed.

More information to follow.

Fire engine - Fire in Crosspool precinct - January 2011

7 Jan, 20117 Jan, 2011

Crosspool snow photo

As Crosspool is blanketed today in a fresh covering of snow, Jon Gardner’s photo showing abandoned cars on the A57 close to Hagg Lane reminds us of how bad the weather was last month. You may have also seen it published in the Sheffield Telegraph as part of the paper’s look back at 2010.

Meanwhile, as of 2pm, the Travel South Yorkshire website is reporting that there are no problems reported on bus route 51 and it is running as normal.

Travel South Yorkshire latest disruption news

December 2010 snow on the A57, close to junction with Hagg Lane by Jon Gardner; used with permission

1 Jan, 2011

Den Bank Drive tree removed

On 21 December, residents of Den Bank Drive returned from work to discover that a tree had been removed without warning from a grass verge on the street.

A card was left to say that the tree was dead, although according to residents it had full blossom last Spring.

Further enquiries to Street Force reveal that the tree had been inspected earlier on in the year and was diagnosed as infected. There is no budget available to pay for a replacement tree in the current financial year.

Den Bank Drive resident Mark Shipman commented: “I am upset that the tree was removed without any communication until afterwards.”