Kevin Fitzpatrick

New York, Oldham, United States

Weekend Editor at Vanity Fair

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Work begins on long-awaited A57 Link Roads bypass project

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

Work begins on long-awaited bypass projectSarah Spina-Matthews & Kevin FitzpatrickKevin Fitzpatrick/BBCLocal MPs Jonathan Reynolds (centre) and Jon Pearce (far right) helped mark the beginning of constructionConstruction has officially begun on a long-awaited bypass project aimed at reducing traffic congestion between Manchester and Sheffield.
Second attempt to oust council leader fails

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kevin Fitzpatrick

Arooj Shah said the attempt to oust here was based on divisive identity politics [BBC]A 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. Shah said the council needed to move on from the "distraction" of "childish games" and "identity politics".
Joe Thompson's family say everyone is welcome at his funeral

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Stewart Whittingham |Ewan Gawne |Kevin Fitzpatrick

Image source, ReutersImage caption, Joe Thompson played for his beloved Rochdale at Wembley Stadium in February 2018The family and friends of Joe Thompson will gather later this morning to celebrate the footballer, pundit and charity campaigner's life. The former Rochdale, Tranmere, Carlisle, Southport and Bury player died, aged 36, on 17 April after his lymphoma spread to his lungs. He had twice recovered from the disease, a form of blood cancer, during his playing career.
Oldham Coliseum: Historic theatre finds way to keep show on the road

Feb 22, 2025 | bbc.co.uk | 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.
Refugee support hub tells of pressure on services

Jan 28, 2025 | msn.com | Kevin Fitzpatrick

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Mayors reveal plan for Manchester-Birmingham line

Sep 13, 2024 | yahoo.com | Sarah Spina-Matthews |Kevin Fitzpatrick

The mayors of Greater Manchester and the West Midlands have revealed plans for a new railway line connecting the two regions "at a fraction of the costs" of the scrapped northern leg of HS2. A private consortium has proposed the new 50-mile (80km) Midlands-Northwest Rail Link – running from Lichfield, north of Birmingham, to High Legh, south-east of Warrington – following a review commissioned by the mayors.
How Millennials and Gen Z are transforming the vehicle repair industry

Aug 25, 2024 | fleetmaintenance.com | Kevin Fitzpatrick

The vehicle repair industry is experiencing a remarkable transformation as Millennials and Gen Z increasingly embrace blue-collar careers, breathing new life into the sector that has long grappled with technician shortages. This shift in career aspirations is not only addressing critical workforce gaps but also bringing fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to the world of truck repair.
Revving Up the Future: How Millennials and Gen Z are Transforming the Auto Repair Industry

Aug 20, 2024 | fleetmanagementweekly.com | Kevin Fitzpatrick |Dave Bean

By Kevin Fitzpatrick, Vice President of North America Operations, Opus IVS™August 21, 2024The automotive repair industry is experiencing a remarkable transformation as Millennials and Gen Z increasingly embrace blue-collar careers, breathing new life into the sector that has long grappled with technician shortages. This shift in career aspirations is not only addressing critical workforce gaps but also bringing fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to the world of auto repair.
Town turns out to celebrate 20 years of Pride

Jul 20, 2024 | aol.com | Laura O'Neill |Kevin Fitzpatrick

July 20, 2024 at 11:06 AMA huge Pride flag was carried through the town as a parade kicked off the celebrations [Oldham Council]Crowds have turned out to celebrate 20 years of Pride in a Greater Manchester town. The annual LGBTQ+ event returned to Oldham with a parade through the town of mascots and performers led by a samba group. The party continued at Queen Elizabeth Hall with local singers Samm Hewitt and Violet Blonde taking to the stage.
Faith in politics in short supply in one North West constituency

Jun 22, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Kevin Fitzpatrick |Angela Ferguson

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