The government has also revealed that work on Derriford Hospital's new emergency care centre will begin between 2025 and 2030.

Improvements to district hospital delayed by at least a decade

Louise Butcher will run the London Marathon on Sunday 21 April

Louise Butcher has become known as ‘The Topless Runner’ for running without a top to normalise and raise awareness of mastectomy scars.

North Devon's 'Topless Runner' taking part in marathon after mastectomy

The trust which runs both hospitals said it was 'disappointed' with the report, and is working to address the findings. 

The Barnstaple hospital was inspected in July following concerns about its staffing levels.

The onset of winter has put growing pressure on hospitals which are already feeling the strain financially.  

Controversial plans to axe maternity services in North Devon have led mothers to protest on social media.

North Devon Healthcare Trust must improve the quality of some services - including waiting times in A&E and end of life care.

The Earl of Wessex was in Barnstaple today to officially open the new chemotherapy and day treatment unit at North Devon District Hospital.