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Birthing unit could reopen within weeks after shock closure

Birthing unit could reopen within weeks after shock closure
BBC England Tuesday 25 August 2026, 07:42 UTC 1 min read
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Health bosses say they are "cautiously optimistic" births can resume at Barnstaple hospital.

Health bosses say they are "cautiously optimistic" births can resume at Barnstaple hospital.
Barnstaple hospital (ORG)
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