SADDLEWORTH’S record-breaking adventurer Frank Rothwell is reaching a new audience after a documentary charting his extraordinary solo Atlantic row was released to viewers. The Oldham…
View More Greenfield’s Frank Rothwell makes waves as Atlantic documentary released
WHAT DO a Cadillac, an army tank, and the world’s only steam-powered Land Rover have in common? As it happens, not much – but that…
View More ‘Petrol heads’ pull together for Scouthead and Austerlands Motor Show
A DOCUMENTARY charting the remarkable Atlantic journey of Saddleworth businessman Frank Rothwell has won a prestigious prize at a major film festival. The film, The…
View More Saddleworth rowing hero’s documentary scoops film festival award
FLAT cap. Small boat. Big flippin’ ocean. That’s the verdict of a new documentary charting the daring exploits of a Greenfield businessman rowing solo across…
View More New documentary charts Frank Rothwell’s record-breaking Atlantic rows
SADDLEWORTH businessman Frank Rothwell has played a big part in helping Oldham’s scientists of the future achieve excellence. Hulme Grammar marked the launch of the…
View More Frank Rothwell gets look into the future of Oldham’s scientists
FRANK Rothwell hopes to go back to where it all began to make his latest impact on the area’s landscape. Now the Greenfield-based owner of…
View More Frank Rothwell to lead Embryo of idea for Oldham artwork
EXPECT smiles in Saddleworth and grins in Greenfield if Oldham Athletic win at Wembley and achieve promotion back to the Football League. For while manager…
View More How Wembley glory for Oldham Athletic can bring satisfaction to Saddleworth
ALL THE TALK at one of Saddleworth’s cricket clubs could have been described as being of a Frank nature. But there were no home truths…
View More Greenfield Cricket Club hold some Frank discussions
GREENFIELD’S Frank Rothwell is putting on his dancing shoes to raise vital funds for a hospice. The owner of Oldham Athletic will be one of…
View More Greenfield’s Frank Rothwell to take on another challenge
GREENFIELD businessman and fundraiser Frank Rothwell has been honoured with the prestigious Community Service Award by the Rotary Club of Oldham. The Club presented Frank…
View More Rotary Community Service Award honour for Greenfield’s Frank Rothwell
OLDHAM Athletic are working to a one-word target for the coming football season – promotion. And there are more reasons why getting back into the…
View More Greenfield’s Frank Rothwell sets one-word target for Oldham Athletic
SADDLEWORTH Round Table is once again bringing a burst of vintage charm to Uppermill with Steam Fest 2024. Following the success of last year’s inaugural…
View More Saddleworth Steam Fest: Igniting History for Charity in Uppermill
LOCAL legend Frank Rothwell will talk about his recent exploits, including his second solo row across the Atlantic, at the next meeting of Greenfield and…
View More Frank Rothwell to explore record rowing exploits at GGRA meeting
GREENFIELD’S intrepid fundraiser Frank Rothwell has been honoured for his efforts by being named a Point of Light by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The 73-year-old…
View More Fearless Frank named a Point of Light by Prime Minister
GREENFIELD is home to a new world record after intrepid Frank Rothwell completed his solo row across the Atlantic Ocean. The 73-year-old travelled 3,000 miles…
View More He’s done it! Greenfield’s Frank completes epic Atlantic row
FRANK Rothwell is closing in on the finish line of his epic row across the Atlantic Ocean. And the Greenfield-based owner of Oldham Athletic FC…
View More Saddleworth’s Frank Rothwell approaching end of epic row – and cold Pot Noodles
FRANK Rothwell remains on course to row the Atlantic Ocean once again having clocked up more than 1,000 miles. The intrepid Greenfield man, who owns…
View More Frank makes four figures on epic row
GREENFIELD’S Frank Rothwell has experienced drama as he tries to row across the Atlantic Ocean after his boat capsized twice. But even though he ended…
View More Frank Rothwell keeping on epic row after capsizing drama
MACHINES have steamed into Uppermill ahead of a new event – and Oldham Athletic chairman Frank Rothwell was there to greet them. Hosted by Saddleworth…
View More Steaming Success: Inaugural Saddleworth Steam Fest draws enthusiasts from near and far!
THE chair of Oldham Athletic Football Club has returned from Essex where he completed his training for another charity row across the Atlantic. Frank Rothwell…
View More Frank Rothwell completes training for second solo charity row
OLDHAM Athletic chair Frank Rothwell has set himself yet another momentous challenge, as he plans to sail across the Atlantic Ocean in aid of Alzheimer’s…
View More Frank Rothwell sets sail on another fundraising challenge
OLDHAM’S rugby league club will share Boundary Park with the town’s football club in a move its council believes will benefit every sport in the…
View More Boundary Park move for Roughyeds best for sport in Oldham area
GREENFIELD businessman Frank Rothwell expects his complete buyout of Oldham Athletic to be complete in January. After taking on the football club, he hoped the…
View More Frank Rothwell believes Oldham Athletic takeover will be complete soon
SADDLEWORTH businessman and Oldham Athletic chairman, Frank Rothwell, has won an “Outstanding Commitment” award for his support to life-changing dementia research. The 72-year-old grandfather from…
View More Frank’s very much! Greenfield businessman wins top charity award
OLDHAM Athletic have appointed David Unsworth as the club’s new first-team manager. Arriving at Boundary Park on a three-year contract, the 48-year-old joins Latics having…
View More Unsworth appointed new Oldham Athletic manager
OLDHAM Athletic have announced following discussions with manager and club legend John Sheridan, it has today been agreed that the time is right for him…
View More Sheridan to step down as Oldham Athletic manager
ORGANISERS of Sunday’s Autumn Leaves Brass Band Contest in Greenfield have taken the tough decision to cancel the event. An adverse weather forecast for Saturday…
View More Organisers sound last post for scheduled brass band contest
FRANK Rothwell only had one target for his first signing after saving Oldham Athletic from oblivion – Greenfield Brass Band. And when your president calls,…
View More Strike Up the Band – Greenfield players ‘yes’ to president’s request
DARREN Royle, Oldham Athletic’s newly appointed chief executive officer, explained why he was the driving force behind the takeover at Boundary Park. The 48-year-old from…
View More Royle’s rescue mission inspired by love for Latics
“THE Royle family is back,” declared legendary former manager Joe after the takeover by local businessman Frank Rothwell was completed. Joe has been elected to…
View More By Royle decree!
AFTER the success of last year’s inaugural event, the Autumn Leaves march and hymn brass band contest returns next month. A total of 15 bands…
View More Brass is back – Autumn Leaves contest returns for second year
NEW Oldham Athletic chairman Frank Rothwell won’t be an absent owner with one notable exception. Latics supporters have already embraced the Greenfield businessman as their…
View More Being Frank-Greenfield businessman sails to Oldham Athletic’s rescue
NEW manager Kia Myers has been busy on community duties since taking over at Tesco Greenfield. And thanks to the generosity of his customers, a…
View More Cash boost for community Whit Friday groups
BUSINESSES are invited to join Oldham’s new ambassador, Frank Rothwell, at a business breakfast with Council Leader Arooj Shah and Chief Executive Harry Catherall. Frank,…
View More Frank Rothwell to host business breakfast with Council Leader and Chief Executive
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