Local News from Wednesday, August 12th, 2026

Roch Valley Radio presenter Ian Foran appointed Rochdale AFC Sports College head coach

Roch Valley Radio presenter Ian Foran has been appointed the new head coach of Rochdale AFC Sports College.
93-year-old former police officer returns to Rochdale station

A 93-year-old former police officer who began his career in Rochdale in 1959 has returned to his old station more than six decades later.
Burnley man banned from keeping animals after dog found emaciated in Rochdale home

A man has been banned from keeping animals for 15 years after an emaciated dog was found living among rubbish and faeces at a Rochdale property.

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