Mid Staffs referred to CPS

There are fresh allegations of misconduct against the former Chief Executive and Chairwoman of the scandal-hit Stafford hospital. Hundreds of patients died needlessly on the wards because of appalling standards of care.

It is claimed the two knowingly gave false information about death rates to a Borough Council Committee. Watch Alison Mackenzie's report.

Former bosses at Mid Staffordshire hospital have been referred to the Crown Prosecution Service by Stafford Borough Council.

Thousands of people have taken to the streets to protest over threatened cutbacks to acute services at Stafford Hospital.

Protesters say they fear the cuts will lead to losses of life and will put other local hospitals under strain. Here's our correspondent Keith Wilkinson.

Some of the protesters taking part in the march in Stafford today have said that staff at Stafford Hospital saved their lives.

Thousands took to the streets today in protest at the threatened cutbacks to acute services.

Protesters say they fear the cuts will lead to losses of life and will put other local hospitals under strain.

One campaigner involved in the march held to save Stafford Hospital says people should look at Stafford Hospital now, not to the past.

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Stafford to protest over threatened cutbacks to acute services at Stafford Hospital. Protesters say they fear the cuts will lead to losses of life and will put other local hospitals under strain.

Protesters filled the Market Square and many surrounding streets, they marched to the hospital approximately one mile away.

For years Stafford has faced criticism over poor standards of care, which has been blamed for hundreds of patient deaths.

But marchers say the hospital has greatly improved and the threat of acute services being moved elsewhere will leave people in the town in danger.

The hospital is currently in special administration the administrators say they are aware of the strength of feeling locally and are setting up public meetings to hear people's views.

Thousands of local people are marching in Stafford today in support of Stafford Hospital.

The march has been organised by a community group, with the support of local MPs and Stafford Borough Council.

It comes after the hospital has been placed in administration.

The rally is aimed at saving services such as the Accident and Emergency department, intensive care and maternity units.

Thousands of local people have arrived in Stafford today to march in support of Stafford Hospital.

The march starts from Stafford Market square at 14:30. It has been organised by a community group, with the support of local MPs and Stafford Borough Council.

A march to save vital services at Stafford Hospital is due to take place today. It comes after the hospital has been placed in administration.

The rally is aimed at saving services such as the Accident and Emergency department, intensive care and maternity units.

The union Unison believes around 40,000 people will be attending.