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Grantham hospital's accident and emergency department will close overnight tonight for the first time since health trust bosses said there weren't enough doctors to staff it around the clock.

United Lincolnshire Hospital Trust (ULHT) announced last week that the A and E would only open from 9am to 6:30 pm daily from today.

The trust says it does not have enough doctors to staff the department safely along with the busier units in Boston and Lincoln.

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust has been told to improve following an inspection at the two hospitals it operates.

The Care Quality Commission says that although some of the services provided were good, maternity, critical care, and children and young people's services Required Improvement.

The Trust says it will address the Commission's concerns.

A protest rally takes place today against the overnight closure of Grantham hospital's accident and emergency unit.

United Lincolnshire Hospital Trust (ULHT) has announced that from Wednesday the A and E will only open from 9am to 6:30 pm daily.

The trust says it does not have enough doctors to staff the department safely along with the busier units in Boston and Lincoln.

The rally takes place outside Grantham hospital at noon.

• Video report by Chris Kiddey

A mother of four from Silsden, West Yorkshire who had advanced bowel cancer is calling for a treatment which could extend her life to be made available on the NHS.

Sally Major says her cancer was diagnosed late and she should be entitled to the treatment known as ablation - where tumours are specifically targetted.

The treatment, for which family and friends are rallying around to help pay for privately is costing Sally and her husband Liam up to £25,000 a year.

For more information on Sally's story and how to donate click here