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Mohammed reunited with his family after six years

Posted on 11 January, 2016 by

Crosspool’s friendly Big Issue in the North seller Mohammed Iqbal is to be reunited with his family this week after six years away. He’s making the long-awaited trip back to Pakistan for eight weeks where he’ll see his wife and … Continue reading →

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Crosspool Big Issue North seller featured in new edition

Posted on 30 June, 2015 by

An question-and-answer interview with Mohammed Iqbal, Crosspool’s vendor for The Big Issue North, is featured in the new issue of the magazine. Copies are available from Mohammed who can be found smiling outside Spar most days!

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Crosspool post office reopens following Spar refurbishment

Posted on 16 January, 2015 by

Crosspool post office reopened its hatches earlier today following a two-week renovation. The new-look counter has been rotated 90 degrees and extra floor space has been created at the back of the shop. The whole Spar shop has been smartened … Continue reading →

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Crosspool post office to close for two weeks

Posted on 4 January, 2015 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Special guest attends Childrens’ Christmas party

Posted on 21 December, 2013 by

A festive thank you to Father Christmas for stopping off at the Crosspool Children’s Christmas party during the busiest period of his year. While handing out presents he was given sweets by excited youngsters who had been entertained earlier in … Continue reading →

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Smiley Crosspool Big Issue in the North seller earns award

Posted on 7 February, 2013 by

The dedicated approach of Mohammed Iqbal, Crosspool’s vendor for The Big Issue in the North, has been recognised with a special award. Mohammed sells the magazine outside Spar in the precinct. He was recently presented with the award by the magazine’s … Continue reading →

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Safer Neighbourhood Team stall arrives in Crosspool on 20 June

Posted on 13 May, 2012 by

Police officers will be dispensing safety and crime prevention advice to members of the Crosspool community on Wednesday 20 June at a Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) stall. Broomhill SNT will set up outside Spar in Crosspool from 10am-12pm, so pop … Continue reading →

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