North Devon Maternity Crisis Reaches Prime Minister
Ian Roome MP and Leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey, have questioned new Prime Minister Andy Burnham on North Devon's Maternity Crisis.
2 Sep 2026
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Petition to Save North Devon Maternity Services Hits 8,000 Signatures in 24 Hours, as MP Launches Urgent Campaign
A petition launched by North Devon MP Ian Roome to protect maternity services at North Devon District Hospital has gained more than 8,000 signatures following the announcement that births will be temporarily suspended due to a critical staff shortage.
28 Jul 2026
Drop in Second Homes after North Devon Council Tax Move
The number of Second Homes registered in North Devon has dropped by 300 since Lib Dem-run North Devon Council introduced an extra Council Tax penalty.
23 Jul 2026
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