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Created by council planners in the 1920s to house overspill population in a healthy environment, Wythenshawe is one of the greenest areas of the city with 12 parks and large areas of woodland. It is also home to Wythenshawe Hospital and Manchester's International Airport. Once home to the largest council estate in Europe Wythenshawe is now at the centre of massive regeneration. Tramlines are being built and the area is a key part of the airport enterprise zone.

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Woman raped as she walked along footpath in Wythenshawe

The woman, in her 40s, was walking down the footpath off Staithes Road, in the Woodhouse Park area, when she was grabbed by a man, who pushed her behind some nearby garages and raped her

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Revealed: Shocking hospital blunders that should NEVER happen

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The preventable errors include an operation on the wrong part of a spine and swabs left in women after childbirth.

The field car park at Hollin Lane in Styal where a shocked holidaymaker discovered his car had been parked

Passenger's shock to find 'secure airport parking' was in muddy field

The site – which does not have perimeter fencing, CCTV or lights – was revealed after the passenger used his car’s tracker to find out where it had been during his week-long break

Jobs axed as Renold confirms closure of chains factory

Over 200 jobs will go after industrial chain manufacturer Renold confirmed it is closing its plant in Stockport.

Wythenshawe job centre evacuated after delivery of suspicious package

Staff at the centre on Wavell Road, Wythenshawe, raised the alarm at just after 3pm today. No-one has been injured but police are searching the building.

Rape of man in Wythenshawe was 'isolated incident' say police

The 22-year-old was attacked just before 4am on Friday as he walked along Greenwood Road in Benchill

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Strangeways prisoner 'fell out of bed' and tried to sue jail

Shaun Booth claimed he rolled out of the top bunk while asleep in jail – smacking his face and breaking his hand

Spurned internet dating thug who befriended victim on Facebook phoned her ‘300 times a night’

Jason Smith, 27, became obsessed with the woman when she shunned him after they met through online dating.

Wythenshawe families to benefit from £1.7m housing legacy dedicated to people's champion

One of the blocks has been named Tony Burns Gardens in honour of the man who first commissioned the development

National retailers sign up in Wythenshawe

Shoppers in south Manchester are set to benefit after two national retailers agreed to open up.

Elderly woman critical after car collides with lorry in Knutsford

The incident happened on the A50 Knutsford Road, at the junction with the B5159 West Lane, shortly after midday yesterday

Nurse scrubs up well for Marks and Spencer fashion campaign

Helen Allen, 35, is now a familiar face as part of high street giant's Leading Ladies campaign to promote its autumn/winter clothing ranges -alongside Helen Mirren and Olympic champion Nicola Adams

Child sex abuser branded a 'coward' by victims as he's jailed for more than 13 years

Christopher Newton, 42, began abusing the two victims when they were just five years old.

Probe launched as headteacher who 'had relationship with colleague' is suspended

Aelred Whelan was asked to leave Sacred Heart primary school, Baguley, Wythenshawe, while an investigation into his professional conduct is carried out

Wythenshawe scouts’ wish to become heart of the community

The 409th William Temple Scout Unit has swelled its membership and now has more than 40 youngsters aged six to 17 spread across four sections

Michelle Heaton wraps up baby bump to take part in Wythenshawe Zumba class

Liberty X star Michelle,who is four months pregnant with her second child, is spearheading the Zumba Party in Pink campaign which has already raised £2m for breast cancer charities

Boxing legends join M.E.N. fight to beat food poverty

Retired world champions Evander Holyfield and Ricky Hatton visited Manchester’s homeless charity Barnabus to hand out food from the Global Village Champions Foundation.

In Touch: Join the lads club's reunion

Here’s the latest selection of readers’ memories and bids to find long-lost family members and friends

Ex-pat accused of helping police killer Dale Cregan evade capture appears in court

Boxing coach Marvin Herbert, 41, originally from Liverpool, was held during a raid in the Costa del Sol, Spain, last month.

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BBC weatherman Simon King fails to forecast his own baby girl's birth

MediaCity climate expert Simon stepped into the breach and helped deliver baby Nell at home in Altrincham, who arrived after a quick-fire labour

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