The hospital saw its performance rating drop from two to zero stars in the latest NHS league tables.

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The inspection also found major non-compliance with food legislation and the authority gave its lowest possible rating of zero stars.

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The inspection also found major non-compliance with food legislation and the authority gave its lowest possible star rating of zero stars.

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Last week he published kinder hospital rankings, which, rather like a Michelin guide, award each a number of stars, ranging from three to zero.

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