THE Stratton Hospital appeal has now reached £360,000, and work on Phase 1 of the development will be finished in the week commencing July 18.

The £1 million appeal will pay for refurbishment and modernisation work needed at the hospital.

Peter Hillenbrand from the League of Friends of Stratton Hospital said: "We are grateful to the many local organisations and individuals for their continuing generous support which has now raised £360,000."

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