Plans to remove maternity services at North Wales hospitals to be scrapped
The chief executive of trouble health board Betsi Cadwaladr has stepped down from his role.
Health board in police probe suspends staff
A north Wales health board says a police investigation is underway into spending on a hospital redevelopment.
The Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board, which was recently placed in special measures, says two members of staff have been suspended while the investigation is underway.
In a statement on its website the health board says the inquiry is focusing on capital spending in 2014 where there were "concerns" over the costs of redevelopment at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd.
North Wales Police have yet to comment on the investigation.
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North Wales maternity services to remain doctor-led
Controversial plans to remove doctor-led maternity care at some hospitals in north Wales have been abandoned.
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Betsi Cadwaladr stays in special measures for two years
The health board will stay in special measures and the future of its suspended chief executive is also expected to be announced.
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Betsi Cadwaladr 'a health board in crisis'
Yesterday it was put into special measures; today its chief executive Trevor Purt has been suspended with immediate effect.