Kevin Fitzpatrick

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Sarah Spina-Matthews |Kevin Fitzpatrick

Image source, Kevin Fitzpatrick/BBCImage caption, Local MPs Jonathan Reynolds (centre) and Jon Pearce (far right) helped mark the beginning of constructionSarah Spina-Matthews & Kevin FitzpatrickConstruction has officially begun on a long-awaited bypass project aimed at reducing traffic congestion between Manchester and Sheffield. The A57 Link Roads Project, also known as the Mottram bypass, will go around the Tameside village on a route between the two cities through the Peak District.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kevin Fitzpatrick

Second attempt to oust council leader failsKevin FitzpatrickBBCArooj Shah said the attempt to oust here was based on divisive identity politif=csA council leader has survived a second attempt to oust her in as many years. Labour's Arooj Shah, leader of a minority administration on Oldham Council, was saved when an independent group stepped in to outnumber others who had banded together to try to overthrow the leadership.

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Kevin Fitzpatrick

Image caption, Shaun Slicker says the buzz of the crowd helps him on event daysA man who was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease aged 23 started competing in disabled strongman competitions after weight training helped him cope with his condition. Shaun Slicker, 39, from Warrington, competes in the 'Seated Class' for people with restricted use of their limbs, which means he is only allowed to use his upper body.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Kevin Fitzpatrick

Image caption, Shaun Slicker says the buzz of the crowd helps him on event daysA man who was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease aged 23 started competing in disabled strongman competitions after weight training helped him cope with his condition. Shaun Slicker, 39, from Oldham, competes in the 'Seated Class' for people with restricted use of their limbs, which means he is only allowed to use his upper body.

Feb 22, 2025 | bbc.com | Paul Burnell |Kevin Fitzpatrick

Image source, Chris Payne/Oldham, ColiseumImage caption, The theatre's latest production, The Engagement Party, was held in the Queen Elizabeth HallPaul Burnell & Kevin Fitzpatrick A historic theatre awaiting a £10m revamp has found a way to keep its shows on the road - by performing at a range of different community venues. Two years ago Oldham's famous Coliseum Theatre was forced to close down when the Arts Council withdrew its funding.