Campaigners battling to save under-threat services at a general hospital last night vowed to continue their fight after health bosses formally recommended the downgrading of children's and maternity units.
The report into the future of the Friarage Hospital, in Northallerton , North Yorkshire, was immediately condemned by, myself, parents and civic leaders.
It's "a serious blow" to the community and I've urged campaigners to fight on.
Now... where's my personal assistant Lucien with me manicure set?
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