Woman, 106, loses care home fight

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News title:
Woman, 106, loses care home fight (click here to read)

Article summary:
The family of a 106-year-old woman has lost its campaign to keep her in a Wolverhampton care home, which the council wanted to close to save money. Louisa Watts's family had been fighting to keep Underhill House open and took out an injunction against Wolverhampton City Council to prevent its closure. She moved into the home four years ago and previously said she was happy there and would be very upset to leave.

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Source:
BBC

Date:
07/10/2009 13:14:55

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