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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.

Watt Lane in the Boxing day snow, 2014
Watt Lane in the Boxing day snow, 2014
Crosspool shops in the Boxing day snow, 2014
Crosspool shops in the Boxing day snow, 2014
Manchester Road in the Boxing day snow, 2014
Manchester Road in the Boxing day snow, 2014
Darwin Lane in the Boxing day snow, 2014
Cardoness Road in the Boxing day snow, 2014
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Winter weather causes problems in Crosspool

Snow caused problems in Crosspool on Thursday morning
Snow caused problems in Crosspool on Thursday morning

Snow and ice over the last few days has caused accidents and delays in Crosspool.

On Thursday morning residents awoke to the first settled snow of the season in higher areas. It soon turned to slush, but the conditions still caused delays for commuters on the roads:

Freezing temperatures turned the wet surfaces to ice on Friday night. There were reports of a car hitting a wall on Watt Lane and problems on Sandygate Road:

https://twitter.com/CrosspoolClaret/status/543487575676428288

This morning (Saturday), many residents are reporting that surfaces are still very slippery, so be careful:

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Have you found a wedding ring?

A wedding ring was lost on Saturday 8 March 2014 between Hagg Lane and the city centre-bound 51 bus stop in the Sandygate Road shopping precinct.

The ring has sentimental value and there is a reward for its safe return. If you have found it or know anything please call 07769 722 450.

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Rabbit lost from Sandygate Road garden

Have you seen Delilah, last seen in a Sandygate Road garden?
Have you seen Delilah, last seen in a Sandygate Road garden?

Delilah the rabbit was lost from a Sandygate Road garden today, Monday 16 September. She is a white lionhead. If you see her, please call the owner on 07833 192 522.

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Rabbit lost near Sandygate Road

Rabbit
Have you seen this rabbit near the bottom end of Sandygate Road?

This brown/ginger dwarf rabbit has gone missing from a house near the bottom of Sandygate Road. If you see it then please let the owner know on 0114 267 0915.

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Broken down precinct bus requires police assistance

A broken down 51 bus blocked Sandygate Road this morning (photo: @Bamforths_xpool)
A broken down 51 bus blocked Sandygate Road this morning (photo: @Bamforths_xpool)

A broken down 51 bus caused minor delays to traffic in Crosspool shopping precinct this morning at around 11am.

The stationary 51 bus blocked Sandygate Road over the zebra crossing near Artisan restaurant, meaning there was only room for vehicles to pass in a single direction at any one time.

Police were on hand around to direct traffic around the bus until it was repaired later in the morning.

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Photo: Rain causes flooding in Crosspool

Rain causes flooding in Crosspool
Rain causes flooding in Crosspool (thanks to Nadiya Khan for the photo)

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 Lane where it joins Sandygate Road.

It doesn’t seem that the flood caused any lasting damage, with most of the water appeared to have drained away by today.

Did the downpour cause flooding problems on your road in Crosspool yesterday?

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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 his legs.

Crosspool butcher Philip James getting his legs waxed for charity
Crosspool butcher Philip James getting his legs waxed for charity

Over £8,000 has been raised so far with the help of the Crosspool community. You can donate money to the cause by visiting virginmoneygiving.com/team/supportingchildrenwithtype1diabetes.

No one is sure what causes type one diabetes, but a virus that mainly affects children is believed to be the most likely cause and Crosspool community has been very supportive in raising funds for Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

Find out more about type one diabetes and the ongoing fundraising at www.kidswithtod.blogspot.co.uk.

Pulling a strip off Philip’s waxed legs
Crosspudlains getting involved
Outside Philip James butchers on Sandygate Road
Crosspool butcher Philip James getting his legs waxed for charity
Fundraisers