Month: September 2014

Thieves steal mobility scooter from 88-year-old- pensioner

Heartless thieves have stolen an 88-year-old woman’s mobility scooter in Northenden.

The scooter, which was stolen from the pensioner’s shed at her home, is only way she can get out and about. Continue reading “Thieves steal mobility scooter from 88-year-old- pensioner”

Wythenshawe man aged 88 jailed for child sex abuse

guilty - jarvisAn 88-year-old Wythenshawe man will today begin a 20 year prison sentence after he was convicted of historic child sexual abuse. 

John Jarvisof Woodham Road, Wythenshawe, was found guilty after an eight day trial of three indecent assaults, two rapes and three offences of buggery.

Jarvis’ catalogue of sex abuse came to light in December 2012 Jarvis reported an assault to the police by a man who is now in his 30s.  Continue reading “Wythenshawe man aged 88 jailed for child sex abuse”

Police worried about welfare of missing Wythenshawe man, Graham O’Neill

Police are growing increasingly concerned about the welfare of a missing man from Baguley, Wythenshawe.

Graham Patrick O’Neill, 51, was last seen by his neighbour on Chartwell Drive on Tuesday 9 September 2014. Continue reading “Police worried about welfare of missing Wythenshawe man, Graham O’Neill”

Wythenshawe youngsters display creative talents as they delve into First World War history for new exhibition

An exhibition of the work of talented Wythenshawe youngsters to commemorate the First World War and the poetry of Wilfred Owen is being launched at Central Library by the Lord Mayor of Manchester.

The exhibition consists of a moving collection of poetry, letters, art and animation produced by 15 young people aged 11-19 from Wythenshawe.

They took part in a project which was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Manchester City Council and delivered at the Wow Zone Learning Centre in Wythenshawe. Continue reading “Wythenshawe youngsters display creative talents as they delve into First World War history for new exhibition”