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First has announced the timetable for the 51 bus route over Christmas and new year.
It includes special Boxing day and New Year’s day timetables.
Full details are on the First South Yorkshire website:
Christmas and new year First bus services (2014-15) in South Yorkshire
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.
An estate and letting agent called Cocker & Carr will open in the former Bargain Booze off licence in Crosspool shopping precinct.
The company website, www.cockerandcarr.co.uk, doesn’t seem to be up and running yet.
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.
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.
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 website (online next week)
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.
A new curry house is to open in the former Artisan restaurant on Sandygate Road.
Work is currently being undertaken on the building. We don’t know yet of the planned opening date but the work should take around 3 weeks.
Ali the owner lives in Bradford and intends to employ a manager to run his new Crosspool restaurant.
Over the years the restaurant in that location has been known as Thyme, Smith’s and most recently Artisan, which closed in January. The upstairs area was also reinvented under different themes including fish restaurant Catch and budget eatery Canteen.
Older residents may remember the building operating as an Indian restaurant before chef and entrepreneur Richard Smith took it on.
A mobile phone was stolen from Bamforths greengrocer last month as thieves targeted Crosspool shops.
On Thursday 7 August two men were seen acting suspiciously as they visited the precinct shops and distracted owners. An iPhone was stolen from Bamforths.
Police are investigating and want to speak with two men captured on CCTV. Anyone with information should call them by dialling 101.
Heeley Development Trust is planning several courses starting in Crosspool from September.
Outline details are below. Please check with the organisers for more information or to book by calling 0114 250 0613. You can also get in touch with Heeley Development Trust on Facebook.
Spanish for Beginners
Come and learn how speak basic Spanish in a relaxed atmosphere, to enable you to get by on holiday.
Art for BeginnersÂ
Come along and join our friendly art group, no previous experience necessary, just a willingness to try out lots of different new art projects from sketching to modrock mask making. All equipment provided. Come and unlock your creative side!
Yoga
A fantastic mixture of stretching, yoga positions, pilates and relaxation. Don’t forget a bottle of water! Wear loose clothes and socks.
Evening Yoga Class
Ipads for Beginners (5 weeks)
Moving on with Ipads
Internet and Emailing (10 Weeks)
Come and learn how to create your own email address and surf the internet, this course is designed to help you navigate your way around the Internet and look at ways to help you get the most from it, including money saving tips.
Moving on with Ipads (5 weeks)
Ipads For Beginners (5 Weeks)
Family History for Beginners
This course will give you a chance to use the Internet to help research your family tree, plus learn fascinating facts about Sheffield’s past, unearth your family secrets and unlock the skeletons in the cupboard!
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