HEALTH campaigners were to form a candlelight "ring of hope" round Accrington Victoria Hospital as part of their bid to save the hospital.

The vigil, organised by members of the "Save Accrington Victoria" campaign, was set to highlight a visit by Professor John Alexander-Williams, a senior official of the Royal College of Surgeons.

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