ALSO in Saturday's Rochdale Observer ...

• A Littleborough mother jailed for her part in a £1.75M drug smuggling operation has had her jail term cut.
• Stars shine at charity ball in aid of the Gem appeal.
• A former Rochdale teacher has become the Lord Mayor of Manchester.
• An off-licence once at the centre of a Trading Standards row could be re-opened.
• Pictures from an eco-friendly fashion show held at the Rochdale Exchange.
• Paul Rowen has joined the fight to save bus services which could be under threat.
• Rochdalians take to the streets to raise money for good causes.
• The war on chewing gum in the town has been stepped up thanks to a national campaign.