As part of a BBC blog series, Claire Millington in the UK talks us through one week during the coronavirus pandemic.

Residents have been moved to another home to allow coronavirus patients to recover there.

Bradford Royal Infirmary is taking part in the Recovery Trial, looking for drugs to treat Covid-19.

Police are investigating a mass street brawl thought to have involved about 15 men fighting with baseball bats and weapons in Halifax last night.

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Officers were called to reports of fighting on Fenton Road at about 20:15 on Wednesday.

When they arrived, people had dispersed but there was "evidence to suggest disorder", police say.

Det Ch Insp Stuart Bainbridge said: "There have been a number of recent incidents reported to us from this area over the past few weeks and our inquiries remain ongoing.

"This level of disorder is understandably causing concern to the local community and it will not be tolerated.

Information about those involved "lies within the local community", Det Ch Insp Bainbridge added.

"I would appeal for residents in this area to contact police with any information that could assist our ongoing inquiries," he said.

Firefighters pulled a deer from a canal in South Yorkshire "saving its life", the fire service has said.

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The deer was in trouble in the Kilnhurst Canal on Thursday morning when it was pulled to safety by firefighters during the rescue.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said crews did "amazing work" in helping the animal and their "swift response saved its life".

Two men and a woman from Scarborough are due to appear in court accused of committing offences under new legislation brought in because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Police were called to Blenheim Terrace at about 19:00 yesterday, after reports a group of people was acting in an anti-social manner and drinking alcohol.

Some of the group left when asked, but the others refused and were arrested, say police.

All three have been charged with contravening the requirement to not participate in a gathering in public of more than two people during the coronavirus emergency period.

The 24-year-old man was also charged with assaulting an emergency worker.

The 29-year-old man was also charged with resisting arrest and criminal damage.

The 42-year-old woman was also charged with being drunk and disorderly.

All three have been released on bail and are due to appear at Scarborough Magistrates’ Court on 1 June.

Three people were arrested after armed police responded to a disturbance involving bladed weapons at a caravan site in West Yorkshire, police say.

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Officers were called to the site on Esholt Lane in Baildon shortly after 11:00 yesterday morning.

A knife was recovered from the scene, a caravan was damaged and three people received minor injuries in the incident, according to West Yorkshire Police.

Officers say it was the second disturbance at the site within 12 hours.

Det Ch Insp Andy Farrell said: “We have increased patrols in the area to offer reassurance to the community.

“Both incidents are being treated as targeted attacks and there's not thought to be a wider threat at this time.”

Anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity at the caravan site in the time leading up to the incident is being asked to contact police.

An RAF Chinook has landed on The Stray in Harrogate this afternoon as the Ministry of Defence works to support front-line NHS staff during the coronavirus pandemic.

Harrogate is the latest location for a Nightingale Hospital for coronavirus patients, with the 500-bed facility at the town's Convention Centre being opened by 99-year-old Keighley-born fundraiser Capt Tom Moore earlier this week.

A spokesperson from the RAF said the helicopters from RAF Odiham have been supporting the NHS across England today, including in the Harrogate area.

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The National Crime Agency arrests four men as part of an investigation into illegal firearms.

Three people have been arrested for human trafficking offences after a "high-risk" missing teenager was found in Hull, it's been confirmed.

Humberside Police officers made the arrests after being called to the Spring Bank area earlier today where they found a missing 15-year-old boy from South Yorkshire.

Two women were arrested on suspicion of human trafficking, police say.

A 17-year-old boy was also arrested on suspicion of human trafficking as well as on suspicion of supplying controlled drugs and money laundering. All three remain in custody as investigations continue, according to Humberside Police.

A man who assaulted two police officers before coughing in their faces and saying he had coronavirus has been jailed for six months.

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Kieran Cassidy (pictured), from Scarborough, attacked the two officers at Scarborough Police Station on 8 April, throwing punches at them before coughing towards them.

The 33-year-old was jailed at Leeds Magistrates' Court after he admitted two charges of assault on emergency service workers,

Supt Andrea Kell, said: "I am appalled that anyone could behave in the way Cassidy did.

“Assaulting a police officer in their line of duty is utterly unacceptable and to threaten to infect them with a deadly virus is a truly despicable act.

“As can be seen with Cassidy’s sentence, anyone suspected of committing this type of crime can expect to face prosecution," she added.

Humberside Police is using video links to interview victims and witnesses of crimes during the coronavirus outbreak, a move it says is the first of its kind in the UK.

Statements can be given via a computer or smart phone and no special software has to be downloaded by the interviewee. Officers carry out the interviews in a special secure room inside the police station.

Deputy Chief Constable Chris Rowley said the system was available "24/7" and was being used across the region.

"Those who have been a victim or witness to crime in many cases, have already been through a tremendous ordeal and understandably given the current pandemic situation, will be anxious and concerned," he said.

"The video system will hopefully ease any worries around giving statements by being able to provide them in a safe, virtual environment, and I hope that this innovative step forward does lead by example and promotes that it is possible to stay well-connected with others whilst practising social distancing."

The force said it intended to keep using the system once the Covid-19 lockdown was lifted.

Funding for the system has come from the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner.

A 66-year-old cyclist has died in a collision in the Yorkshire Dales.

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It happened at about 16:20 yesterday on the B6265 Hebden Road at Dibbles Bridge, police say.

The man was travelling from Pateley Bridge towards Grassington and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say no-one else was involved in the incident, but at the moment officers aren't able to say what the cyclist collided with.

Anyone with dashcam footage of the pedal cyclist prior to the incident is being asked to contact police.

Former Leeds and Liverpool defender Dominic Matteo says he has now fully recovered after treatment for a brain tumour.

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The 45-year-old former Scotland international had surgery in November.

Writing on Twitter, external, Matteo said he has now been given the all-clear and thanked staff at Leeds General Infirmary and St James' Hospital.

“Yesterday I got the phone call, the one I’ve been praying for - my brain scan is clear,” he said.

“After six months of fear, pain, rehab, surgery and treatment, I’m healthy. It feels unreal.

“The LGI & St James’s Hospital saved my life. They were simply incredible. Thank you will never be enough”

Matteo made 155 appearances for Liverpool between 1993 and 2000 before joining Leeds United, helping the Elland Road side reach the Champions League semi-finals in 2001 and later captaining the club.

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The British Army has congratulated fundraiser Captain Tom Moore on his Pride of Britain Award.

A spokesman for the Yorkshire Regiment said the 99-year-old's award was an "immense achievement" and that officers based from Keighley to Kabul were all "really proud" of him.

Capt Tom has raised more than £28m for NHS charities by walking laps of his garden in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire.

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Retail chain Wilko has announced it is donating 37,400 packs of popcorn to families in West Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire.

The firm, which has its head office in Worksop, said it was working with councils and community organisations to make sure the snacks were distributed to "hardworking families" before tonight's Big Night In fundraising telethon on BBC One.

The Real Junk Food Project in Wakefield is going to be distributing the popcorn to vulnerable families across the county, the firm said.

The three-hour special will feature newly-recorded segments from shows including Doctor Who, Little Britain and The Vicar of Dibley, plus contributions from Peter Kay and Catherine Tate.

Staff at a charity in West Yorkshire say they've seen a "remarkable increase" in the number of domestic abuse sufferers seeking help since the start of the coronavirus lockdown.

Calderdale Smartmove has supported seven women over the last four weeks, compared to previous months where it usually helped out one person.

Stuart Rumney (pictured), the charity's chief executive, said he expected the number of domestic abuse victims seeking help to continue rising while lockdown measures were in place.

One woman said with the Smartmove charity's help she had been able to escape her abusive partner.

"Things haven't been good for a while, but at least I could get out of the house before," she said.

"Then lockdown happened and he was drinking all the time and he took my phone so I couldn't speak to anyone. I am still frightened but I know I'm safe where I am now."

The Uefa Women's European Championship, which was to be held in England next year and included matches in South Yorkshire, will now instead take place in 2022, it's been confirmed.

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The tournament was due to take place at several grounds across the country in 2021, including in Sheffield and Rotherham.

However, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the tournament will now be played in July 2022 using the same venues as before, it's been announced.

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin said: "We have carefully considered all options, with our commitment to the growth of women’s football at the forefront of our thinking.

"By moving Uefa Women’s EURO to the following year, we're ensuring our flagship women’s competition will be the only major football tournament of the summer, providing it with the spotlight it deserves."

Members of Bradford's Hindu communities have been supporting the district's police officers during the coronavirus pandemic by dropping off food for them.

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West Yorkshire Police's Dharmesh Mistry posted pictures showing members of Bradford Hindu Council delivering the food for officers in the city.

Dharmesh said: "All our key workers need support. Thanks to everyone who volunteered and made the meals."

This isn't the first time the group has made and delivered food, after having helped to feed officers three times in the past week.

A Doncaster hospital consultant who died after testing positive for coronavirus has been described as "a real NHS hero".

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Medhat Atalla died yesterday following treatment at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI), where he worked as a consultant geriatrician, the hospital said.

In a statement, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals said he was "a hugely popular and respected colleague".

Tributes also poured in for Dr Atalla on social media with one member of staff on the trust's Facebook page saying: "RIP you wonderful man.

"Your ward rounds were absolute gold, so much time spent listening to patients & giving them a reassuring squeeze when so many of us felt too rushed for time.

"You made them smile so much & your empathy did not go unnoticed. An enormous loss to geriatrics."

Another said: "God bless him, he was a real NHS hero.

"I for one will never forget him. My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to his family and colleagues. I know everyone will be devastated."

Dr Atalla is the second member of staff at DRI to die after contracting coronavirus, after plaster technician Kevin Smith.