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Crosspool man charged with the murders of a woman and her mother in Shirebrook

Posted on 1 March, 2016 by robin

A Crosspool man has been charged with the murders of two women at a house in Shirebrook, Derbyshire. Christopher Whelan (20) will appear at Chesterfield Justice Centre today, charged with the murders of Julie Hill and her mother Rose Hill … Continue reading →

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Happy Christmas to everyone in Crosspool

Posted on 24 December, 2015 by robin

Happy Christmas to all in Crosspool and here’s to a good 2016 for our community. Here is a clip of a carols on Dransfield Road from last Christmas:

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Have you lost a penknife on Dransfield Road?

Posted on 24 February, 2015 by robin

A penknife was found on Dransfield Road on 24 February. If you think it might be yours then please email g.m.drinkwater@btinternet.com with a description of the knife.

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Carols on Dransfield Road

Posted on 24 December, 2014 by robin

Residents of Dransfield Road celebrated the night before Christmas with carols on the street accompanied by brass musical instruments. It’s the third year running that people living on the road have got together on Christmas eve to sing carols, drink … Continue reading →

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Residents urged to be vigilant after reports of Crosspool burglaries

Posted on 22 December, 2014 by robin

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 … Continue reading →

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Have you lost a mobile phone on Dransfield Road?

Posted on 25 October, 2014 by robin

A phone was found on Dransfield Road this morning around 9am, near the bottom of the street on the grass verge. The battery appears to be dead. If you think it might be yours then please email g.m.drinkwater@btinternet.com with a … Continue reading →

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Road resurfacing work continues from 14 July in Sandygate

Posted on 1 July, 2014 by robin

Work to resurface roads, replace pavements and install new streetlights is due to start on Crosspool streets in the Sandygate district. Roads in what contractor Amey is calling zone B45 include Watt Lane, Selborne Road, Cairns Road, Cardoness Road and … Continue reading →

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Dransfield Road collision: police appeal for witnesses

Posted on 14 February, 2014 by robin

Police are appealing for witnesses after a traffic collision in Crosspool left an elderly pedestrian in hospital with life-threatening injuries. A red VW Polo was travelling in Dransfield Road away from Watt Lane around 5.10pm on Thursday 13 February when … Continue reading →

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Memoir gives insight into Crosspool history

Posted on 30 October, 2013 by robin

The experiences of a boy growing up in 1920s and 1930s Crosspool have been published in a personal memoir. Joe Scott was born in Sheffield in November 1921. At the age of four in 1925 he moved with his family, … Continue reading →

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Dransfield Road children enjoy playing out

Posted on 13 July, 2013 by robin

The top half of Dransfield Road was closed on Friday afternoon to allow children to play out in safety on the street. Four local mums were successful in their application for Sheffield’s first-ever ‘playing out’ session, which saw the road … Continue reading →

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