Month: July 2015

Community News, News

Work on historic Newall Green Farm expected to start soon

1960895_363166873893601_5858149632879757869_oDevelopers have promised the long-awaited work on restoring historic Newall Green Farm will start soon.

It had been feared the historic building in Wythenshawe would have to be demolished following a fire last year.

But local campaigners rallied round in and in an impressive display of community spirit, demanded action to save the  16th century listed building, setting up a Facebook group, which has gained dozens members. Continue reading “Work on historic Newall Green Farm expected to start soon” →

Crime, News

Man in court charged with Wythenshawe Park rape

A 30-year-old man has been charged after a woman was raped in Wythenshawe Park. 

Daniel McBurney from Sale has been charged with rape and robbery and will appear before Manchester Magistrates Court today, Saturday 11 July 2015.

The charges relate to a report made to police on Sunday 5 July 2015 that a 25-year-old woman had been raped in Wythenshawe Park.

Crime, News

Police investigating rape in Wythenshawe Park make arrest

Police are questioning a man in connection with a report of a rape of a woman in Wythenshawe Park at the weekend.

At around 4am on Sunday 5 July 2015, it was reported to police that a 25-year-old woman had been raped in Wythenshawe Park.

Following an investigation, police have now arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of rape. He is currently in custody helping with inquiries.




News, Politics

Local Labour MP happy to be part of “gang of three standing up to George Osborne’s budget which will hit Wythenshawe people”

kaneWythenshawe MP, Mike Kane says 60 per cent of families in his constituency will be hit by cuts to tax credits  announced in the Government’s budget and branded the introduction of a “living wage” a con.

Mr Kane, was reprimanded by deputy speaker, Lindsay Hoyle for being part of a “gang of three” MPs who drowned out Chancellor George Osborne as he attempted to announce benefit cuts in the the House of Commons.

Mr Kane was warned by Mr Hoyle, but the Labour MP said afterwards he was happy to be be part of  “a gang of three standing up to a gang of 300 Tory MPs whose cuts will impoverish the people of Wythenshawe.”
Continue reading “Local Labour MP happy to be part of “gang of three standing up to George Osborne’s budget which will hit Wythenshawe people”” →

Crime, News

Police investigating rape in Wythenshawe

Police are investigating the rape of a woman in Wythenshawe.

At around 4am on Sunday 5 July 2015, it was reported to police that a 25-year-old woman had been raped.
Continue reading “Police investigating rape in Wythenshawe” →