Local News from Thursday, January 8th, 2026

Work to replace the pitch at Rochdale AFC’s Crown Oil Arena is ahead of schedule, according to Managing Director Andy Duff.

A lifelong music lover and Roch Valley Radio presenter has captured the hearts of millions online after a candid video of him dancing in his record room went viral.

People across Greater Manchester are being advised to check travel plans and allow extra time as Storm Goretti is forecast to hit the region this evening, bringing snow and the risk of widespread disruption.

A teenager fined by Metrolink despite paying in full for his journey has been refunded after the Local Democracy Reporting Service’s intervention.

Senior councillors are due to meet next week to consider the next stage of an investigation linked to the suspension of Rochdale Council’s chief executive in December.

Anne Ferguson was killed while crossing the street near her home in Whitworth on July 11, 2023. The man who was driving the van that struck her was 75-year-old Vernon Law – and he had such poor vision that he failed to read the top line of an eye test chart.

A long standing butchery business with roots dating back to 1935 has closed with immediate effect, blaming sustained economic pressure and steep increases in beef prices.