STAFF at a closure-threatened nursing home have launched a last-minute attempt to buy the property themselves.
Carers at Hayrick, in Lanchester, near Consett, County Durham, say they need to raise £270,000 to buy it from Dr Anwar Hossain.
The 28 staff are appealing for people to support their bid to take over the home, at St Bede's Court, Lanchester.
Matron Betty Shaw said they already have the support of residents' families, one of whom has pledged £10,000.
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