Barnstaple19 hrs agoMaternity unit closure: What are next steps?The NHS trust says birthing services at North Devon District Hospital may resume next month.19 hrs ago2 days agoBirthing unit could reopen by end of next monthHealth bosses say they are "cautiously optimistic" births can resume at Barnstaple hospital.2 days ago19 Aug 2026Health boss resigns over maternity unit closureNHS bosses decline to say when a birthing unit in north Devon will reopen following staff shortages.19 Aug 202617 Aug 2026Maternity unit closure 'is catastrophic failure'County councillors discuss the closure of the maternity unit in North Devon District Hospital.17 Aug 202615 Aug 2026Mothers fear deaths if maternity unit stays closedOne mother says she "would have died" if she had had to travel outside of Barnstaple to give birth.15 Aug 202614 Aug 2026No further action after death of missing teenagerPolice say a man and a woman who had been arrested on suspicion of murder were no longer suspects.14 Aug 202614 Aug 2026NCT 'deeply concerned' over maternity unit closureThe charity calls for "greater transparency" about how an NHS trust reached its decision.14 Aug 202610 Aug 2026Mothers say maternity unit closure is 'stressful'Birthing services at North Devon District Hospital are due to be suspended from Tuesday.10 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Births to be temporarily suspended at hospitalHospital bosses say they are committed to lifting the suspension as soon as possible.6 Aug 2026...
