Tameside Reporter from Thursday, January 8th, 2026
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Community victory as Hyde’s The Sportsman saved from closure
One of Hyde’s most cherished pubs, The Sportsman, has been saved from closure and redevelopment after an extraordinary last-minute intervention sparked by community action.
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Teachers strike at Dukinfield primary over concerns about pupil violence
Teachers at a Dukinfield primary school have began strike action earlier this week, amid claims that pupil violence has reached “untenable levels,” with staff warning that safety concerns are being ignored.
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‘I was fined £60 by Metrolink after they said I paid in full – it’s just confusing’
A teenager fined by Metrolink despite paying in full for his journey has been refunded after the Local Democracy Reporting Service’s intervention.
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Willow Wood Hospice welcomes government commitment but calls for fairer funding
Willow Wood Hospice has welcomed the government’s renewed commitment to palliative and end-of-life care, while warning that current funding arrangements remain unsustainable for hospices like its own.
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The Vale unveils early 2026 live music line-up
From electrifying Congolese dance music to contemporary English and Irish folk, with soulful blues closer to home, The Vale has revealed its early 2026 live music programme, promising another vibrant season at the Mossley arts centre.
