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Doctors demand database delay

Saturday, March 13, 2010

DOCTORS have called for the suspension of a national patient database scheme being piloted in Stoke-on-Trent.

The British Medical Association (BMA) says the system is being implemented too quickly, meaning patient confidentiality could be put at risk.

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Undefined Headline

Saturday, March 13, 2010

BRUSHING UP: Parents have been able to find out about the benefits of healthy living for their children. Stoke Library hosted a healthy information...

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No time to lose in fight to keep seat

QUIT: Mark Fisher MP announced on Wednesday night he was stepping down for health reasons. Inset, how we reported the story yesterday.

Friday, March 12, 2010

THE Labour Party was today beginning a frantic search to find a suitable candidate to replace veteran MP Mark Fisher. Mr Fisher stunned party chiefs...

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Young put politicians to test

QUESTION TIME: 15-year-old James Barrie, of Trentham, asks the panel, pictured right, a question. Pictures: Wesley Webster

Friday, March 12, 2010

POLITICIANS came face-to-face with the next generation of voters at a youth hustings ahead of the General Election. Municipal reporter Iain Robinson...

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Tony's home sweet home

OCEAN VIEW: Tony Pulis has a home on the Sandbanks in Dorset. Above, Tony's new view and the property during a previous sale.

Friday, March 12, 2010

STOKE City manager Tony Pulis has bought an exclusive slice of paradise in one of the most expensive places in the world to live. Dubbed Britain's...

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Grab your mug and toast city centenary

GRAND DESIGN: Pauline Grosvenor presents the mug to Lord Mayor Jean Bowers. Bottom, lithographer Gill Key applies a transfer to the mug. Pictures: Shaun Smith

Friday, March 12, 2010

A POTTERY enthusiast has commissioned a special mug to commemorate the centenary of Stoke-on-Trent's federation. Pauline Grosvenor, who runs online...

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Ric's assault charge dropped

Friday, March 12, 2010

NO CHARGES will be brought against Stoke City striker Ricardo Fuller after he was accused of assault. The 30-year-old was arrested following an...

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Sadness as health forces MP to quit

Thursday, March 11, 2010

VETERAN Labour MP Mark Fisher has announced he is standing down after 27 years in office due to ill health. The 64-year-old, who represents the...

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Anger as key sites lie empty for years

PLANS: Left, land off Waterloo Road set for redevelopment under Lear's plan. Centre, how it might have looked. Right, Chatterley Valley.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

THE old Victoria Ground was once a shrine for thousands of football fans who flocked to watch Stoke City play. Today it lies derelict, and residents...

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Reach out to help refugees

Thursday, March 11, 2010

VOLUNTEERS are needed to help refugees settle in to their new homes. Individuals would need to give up five hours of their time a month to the Refugee...

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