Crosspool post office to close for two weeks

Crosspool Spar
The post office in Crosspool Spar is to close for two weeks on Monday 5 January

Crosspool post office will close for two weeks from tomorrow, Monday 5 January.

The closure is so that the post office can be refurbished. It is due to reopen at 1pm on Friday 16 January.

The next closest post office branches are:

Lodge Moor
58 Rochester Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 4JQ

Broomhill
273 Fulwood Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 3BD

Crookes
100-102 Crookes
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 1UH

Fulwood
5 Brooklands Avenue
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 4GA

First big snowfall of the winter in Crosspool

Darwin Lane in the Boxing day snow, 2014
Darwin Lane in the Boxing day snow, 2014

Up to 16cm of snow fell on Crosspool on Boxing day evening, causing delays for drivers and the cancellation of the 51 bus service.

Traffic was moving slowly on roads all over Sheffield as the snow settled into the evening with delays on major roads and some minor roads blocked.

One journey from Crosspool to Millhouses reportedly took two hours. Some drivers abandoned their cars, deciding instead to continue their journey on foot.

As of 8am this morning First announced that the 51 bus service was suspended due to the conditions. It was running again by 4pm.

Many families took advantage of the holiday snow and ventured out for sledging, snowmen and snowball fights.

Here’s a selection of photos from Twitter and some taken this morning.

Residents urged to be vigilant after reports of Crosspool burglaries

Volunteers from a local neighbourhood watch scheme are warning Crosspool residents to be extra vigilant after a spate of break-ins over the last few days.

There were reports of burglaries on Den Bank Close and others in the Stephen Hill area, all taking place between 1pm and 3pm.

Dransfield Road Neighbourhood Watch is suggesting residents check their homes and vehicles are secure and work with their neighbours to stay safe.

If you see anything suspicious, call 101. If you see a crime taking place, call 999.

Re-appeal for witnesses following Crosspool collision

An elderly pedestrian remains in critical condition following a collision in Sheffield at the weekend.

At around 11am on Saturday 25 October, it is reported that a black Toyota Celica was in collision with a 93-year-old woman outside a row of shops in Sandygate Road, Crosspool. The car was reversing when it collided with the woman.

The woman, who has today been named by officers as Betty Vallance from Crosspool, was taken to hospital suffering what were first thought to be minor injuries. However, her condition deteriorated and she remains in a critical condition.

It is believed that Betty may have been using a walking stick.

Investigating officers continue to appeal for witnesses to the collision or events leading up to the collision.

Call 101 quoting incident number 406 of 25 October 2014.

Elderly pedestrian injured following collision at Crosspool shops

Crosspool precinct, October 2014
Crosspool precinct this morning

Police are appealing for witnesses after an elderly pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries following a collision at Crosspool shops.

At around 11am today (Saturday 25 October) a black Toyota Celica was in collision with a 93-year-old woman outside the shops in the precinct on Sandygate Road.

The car was reversing when it collided with the woman.

She was taken to hospital suffering what were first thought to be minor injuries but her condition deteriorated is now described as life threatening.

Officers investigating are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or events leading up the collision.

Contact South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 406 of 25 October 2014.

Aligarh Indian restaurant opens on Friday

Aligarh Indian restaurant in Crosspool
Aligarh Indian restaurant in Crosspool (picture by Aligarh)

Crosspool’s new Indian restaurant will open on Friday.

The new restaurant, Aligarh, has taken over the old Artisan building on Sandygate Road.

Preview nights have been taking place this week and the owners are now taking bookings for Friday night onwards. You can call 0114 266 6096 to reserve your table.

Their aim is to provide quality food and great service at an affordable price.

Look out for more information and interview with on the website soon.

Aligarh restaurant (Facebook)

Artisan restaurant (Twitter)

Aligarh website (online next week)

 

 

Crosspool salon ram-raided in overnight burglary

Crosspool salon Inspiration was ram-raided on Monday night
Crosspool salon Inspiration was ram-raided on Monday night

A 4×4 vehicle ram-raided Crosspool hairdressers Inspiration on Monday night.

The thieves took out one of the large windows and made off with hairdressing equipment including hair straighteners.

Appointments for today were cancelled, although the salon should be open on Wednesday. Anyone with an appointment can call 0114 266 3996 to confirm it.