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Man dies after being struck by car in Benchill

Wythenshawe police are appealing for witnesses after a 36-year-old man was struck by a car in Benchill.

At around 6.45pm on Thursday 11 December 2014 a Ford Fiesta travelling along Greenwood Road , in the direction of Hollyhedge Road, was in collision with a 36-year-old man who was in the carriageway.

He suffered multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police now want to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision.

PC Philip Shaw, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “A man has lost his life in tragic circumstances and our thoughts are with his family. We now want to hear from anyone who may have seen what happened in the run up to this collision.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 4742 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Charities call for food donations to help Wythenshawe people facing crisis Christmas

Charities are calling for donations to help provide emergency food parcels for people facing a crisis this Christmas in Wythenshawe.

The Christmas Food Campaign is accepting donations of non-perishable food this week as church leaders across the country call for more support for food  banks proving to be a lifeline for people hit by redundancy, illness, debt and benefit payment delays.

Five Wythenshawe  organisations – the Tree of Life Centre, St Luke’s Church Benchill, Royal Oak Community Centre, Wythenshawe Oasis, and Bideford Community Centre – have joined forces to appeal for donations of tinned and dried food to support emergency food referrals throughout December and into January 2015.

Donations can be taken to the Tree of Life Centre on Oatlands Road, Woodhouse Park, or arrangements can be made to pick up larger donations. Contact francess@treeoflifecentre.org.uk.

The Tree of Life Centre will also take time to listen and signpost people to access further support.

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Police worried about welfare of missing Northern Moor man

Jeremy SmithPolice are growing increasingly concerned about the whereabouts of Jeremy Smith rom Northern Moor, Wythenshawe.

Mr Smith, aged 46, was last seen at his home on Hindsford Close, Northern Moor at 8.25am on Friday 21st November 2014.

He is described as white, slim build, 6ft 2in tall with short brown hair, a goatee beard, brown eyes. He wears glasses and speaks with a Lancashire accent. Continue reading “Police worried about welfare of missing Northern Moor man” →

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X-Factor’s Amelia Lily set to wow the crowds at Wythenshawe Christmas lights switch-on

Amelia_LilyWythenshawe will get into the festive spirit tomorrow when X-Factor Star, Amelia Lily appears as the special guest for the town’s Christmas lights switch-on.

Amelia, who finished third in the 2011 TV talent show will be performing alongside pop group Ever Young in the festive extravaganza.

The lights switch-on event will take place in Wythenshawe town centre on Saturday (Nov 15) with. The festivities start at 3.30pm on Imagine FM stage with Goodnight April, Matt Fitzgerald, Mr Zip and Stephen Hall.

Amelia Lily’s is expected to be a big hit with the Wythenshawe crowds. Her debut single You bring me joy  got to number two in the charts.

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Fire-hit Northenden school opens its doors to all pupils

Northenden Community School was set to reopen on Monday (Nov 10) to all its pupils just over a week after part of its roof was destroyed in a fire.

The school’s hall was damaged by a blaze which started at 9pm on the evening of Halloween. Classrooms were unaffected, but the school was closed while surveyors assessed the damage and for work to begin on the roof. Continue reading “Fire-hit Northenden school opens its doors to all pupils” →