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Superbug inquest - coroner demands change

Superbug inquest - coroner demands change

STOCKPORT’S coroner has demanded more rigorous checks from doctors responsible for nursing home residents, after an 87-year-old woman contracted MRSA and died.

John Pollard’s call came at the inquest of Eva Duckworth where he heard evidence that the Edgeley grandmother had a 16cm bedsore on her lower back when she was admitted to hospital from a Stockport care home.

The sore became infected with MRSA which ultimately led to her death. However her back had not been examined by the home’s doctor, as he said he had not been alerted to any skin problems.


 

Congestion is 'dead in the water' claim

REDDISH MP Andrew Gwynne has claimed that controversial plans to impose congestion charging across Greater Manchester "are dead in the water".

91-year-old thrill seeker Molli faces new challenge

91-year-old thrill seeker Molli faces new challenge

MOLLI Turner has already done a 175ft abseil and a skydive is next on the list - but the real thrill for the 91-year-old is raising money for charity.


 

Traders ask where is free bus service?

STOCKPORT’S market traders are asking where the town’s free bus service is after it emerged the Council have been sitting on the funding for 18 months.

And he’s Hoff... Joe follows in footsteps of Baywatch legend, for reality TV show

And he’s Hoff... Joe follows in footsteps of Baywatch legend, for reality TV show

A STOCKPORT School pupil is donning the famous Baywatch red shorts and heading to California for a new BBC documentary.


 

 

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