Levers Fish and Chips has reopened opposite the Home Bargains store in the Spindles at Market Place after 35 years serving the community of Oldham.

The business, owned by George Gabrilatsou and Savvas Eleftheriou, opened at Tommyfield Market in 1991. It has brought its blue plaque from Tommyfield Market with it, commemorating Oldham as the birthplace of the fish and chip shop since around 1860.

Since the official launch last week, locals have been turning out in force to welcome the shop back.

George said: "We're absolutely delighted with the response. The support we've received has been incredible and it's been fantastic to see so many familiar faces, as well as new customers, coming through the doors."

Savvas said: "This business has been part of the community for many years and moving to a new home is a big step. We couldn't have asked for a better start and we're excited about what the future holds."

The reopening comes as the recently opened market brings renewed energy as part of a once-in-a-generation £450million town centre investment. Cards Direct and North West have also recently joined the Spindles, while H. Samuel, Daniel Christian Menswear and Lloyds Bank have all completed major refurbishments.

Emma Barton, Executive Director of Place for Oldham Council, said: "Levers has been an important part of Oldham's story for many years, so it's great to see it starting a new chapter in its new home."

Oldham Council's Director of Growth James Kington said: "It's excellent to see such a well-established local business making a successful move and receiving such strong support from customers. Levers' reopening adds to the growing momentum we are seeing across The Spindles and the wider town centre."