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Hospital closed during Covid 'surplus to requirements'

Hospital closed during Covid 'surplus to requirements'
BBC Scotland Wednesday 02 September 2026, 14:45 UTC 1 min read
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Insch War Memorial Hospital will stay shut despite concerns raised by residents about healthcare.

Insch War Memorial Hospital will stay shut despite concerns raised by residents about healthcare.
Covid (PERSON) Insch War Memorial Hospital (EVENT)
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