Pennine's original news department included the first news editor, Tony Cartledge (Metro), Steve Harris (deputy news editor), Mike Smith (sports editor) and reporters Martin Campbell (later a senior figure at Ofcom).
The original Pennine news team consisted of key personnel including Tony Cartledge as the first news editor, Steve Harris serving as deputy news editor, Mike Smith heading the sports department, and Martin Campbell, who would later become a prominent figure at Ofcom.