Maybe you should step out from the Blue Moon you're hiding behind and ask the man himself if you're curious about the article - he's very open and I'm sure he wouldn't mind telling you - make sure you ask about seeking refuge though, rather than refuse, or he may think you're the bin man!
It's a shame the local rag didn't run a feature alongside the one you're talking about. They could have talked about how that person has raised thousands of pounds for local charities and good causes since joining the Marple Bridge community. If you check out the archives you'll also see features on him doing things like watering the village hanging baskets for free all Summer for the last couple of years.