Royal Devon and Exeter hospital has applied for planning permission to build two new wards in its car park.
The move comes following a significant increase in patients including a 14 per cent jump in those over 80.
The new facilities will provide 28 beds for patients with acute medical needs and 20 short stay beds.
South West Water will have ‘very hard’ questions to answer, says Health Secretary
Victoria Atkins says 46 people have officially reported symptoms of cryptosporidium, so far
Water CEO apologises for contamination
22 cases of cryptosporidium have been confirmed in Brixham
South Devon water bug could last a week
Compensation of £15 offered
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Duo charged over girls death at Exeter nightclub
A 16-year-old died after taking MDMA in Move
