A temporary Nightingale hospital has been officially opened today at the Harrogate Convention Centre site to treat coronavirus patients.

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The 500-bed facility has been created in three weeks and is one of seven Nightingale hospitals across the country.

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It was opened by Yorkshire-born 99-year-old Army veteran and NHS fundraiser Captain Tom Moore, who took part in the opening ceremony via a video link.

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Steve Russell, chief executive, NHS Nightingale Hospital Yorkshire and The Humber and chief executive of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, said the new facility was "a vital insurance policy which we hope will not be needed".

A virtual ceremony was held to officially open the NHS Nightingale Hospital Yorkshire and The Humber.

A man has been charged in connection with an alleged homophobic assault in York.

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North Yorkshire Police say the victim was attacked in Barbican Road at about 19:00 on 16 April.

He was allegedly threatened and kicked by a male who then shouted homophobic abuse at him.

The force said a 29-year-old man has been charged with assault and attempted robbery in relation to the incident.

Anyone who saw what happened is asked to contact police.

Staff at Bridgedale House decided to stay in isolation to cut the risk of residents getting ill.

The former owner of Premier League side Sheffield United has arranged for 30,000 face masks to be flown from China for use at hospitals in England.

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Kevin McCabe said he was "frustrated" after hearing some NHS workers were struggling to get the personal protective equipment (PPE) they need during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Yorkshire businessman said he used his "people on the ground" in Hong Kong and nearby Shenzhen to get the masks.

He said the masks will be distributed in areas where he has personal and professional links including Sheffield, Leeds, York, Scarborough, Malton and Manchester.

"We're going to look after our own. It's where we live and work and enjoy, so that's where we're going to try and help," he said.

The first face masks should arrive "in few days" and "if there's cause to help more, then we'll certainly do so", he added.

The government says it is working "around the clock" to provide PPE, but NHS workers are concerned about supplies, and have been asked to consider reusing some equipment.

The body of a Derbyshire man who was reported missing earlier this week has been found in Sheffield, police say.

Michael Burton, 54, was last seen in Calow, near Chesterfield, on Sunday.

The body of a man believed to be Mr Burton was found at an address in Sheffield yesterday, according to police.

Mr Burton's death is not believed to be suspicious, Derbyshire Police said.

The country's newest NHS Nightingale Hospital, with 500 beds for coronavirus patients, has been officially opened in Harrogate.

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Less than three weeks since work started, the hospital, at the town's Convention Centre, is now ready to treat people with Covid-19, if necessary.

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The new facility is one of seven Nightingale hospitals to be set up around the country in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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The official opening of the new hospital in Harrogate provides an opportunity to thank all those involved who have "pulled out all the stops" to ensure there's capacity to treat people suffering from coronavirus, the NHS says.

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An executioner's mask and a mummified leg are among entries to the Twitter "curator battle".

A man pretending to be a window cleaner is attempting to scam people in York out of money, say police.

The man tells people that during the coronavirus lockdown the regular window cleaner can't attend and that he will be their window cleaner until further notice, North Yorkshire Police has warned.

He then asks for three months payment in advance, but doesn't return to clean the windows.

The North Yorkshire force is urging people in the city not to give the man any money and to contact them if they see him.

The opening of the country's newest NHS Nightingale Hospital, in Harrogate, to treat coronavirus patients, is an "extraordinary achievement", according to health bosses.

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The hospital, at Harrogate Convention Centre, has now been officially opened at a "virtual ceremony" by NHS fundraiser Capt Tom Moore, just three weeks after work on the 500-bed facility got under way.

Keighley-born Capt Moore, 99, has raised millions for the NHS over the past week by completing 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday.

Steve Russell, chief executive, NHS Nightingale Hospital Yorkshire and The Humber and chief executive of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, said the new facility is "a vital insurance policy which we hope will not be needed.

"It provides local people and staff with the reassurance there will be additional beds available if they are required," he added.

Meanwhile, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he had been left "incredibly impressed by the sheer dedication, professionalism and altruism of everyone involved in setting up NHS Nightingale Yorkshire and The Humber".

More than 250 patients have been discharged from hospitals in Leeds after being treated for coronavirus, it's been announced.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust said: "We are delighted that, as of today, more than 250 patients who had been diagnosed with Covid-19, have been discharged from Leeds Teaching Hospitals.

"It's important we take the opportunity to celebrate these positive moments and recognise the input our fantastic teams have had on these patients and their families.

"Thanks to this care and dedication, 250 people are now able to be with loved ones continuing their recovery at home."

Meanwhile, the Trust said 126 patients who had tested positive for the virus had died in its care.

A road has been closed and drivers are being asked to avoid the area after a crash in South Yorkshire.

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Emergency services say they are dealing with a collision on Nether Lane, Ecclesfield at the moment.

A large police presence is at the scene along with a number of ambulances.

Footage shows how Harrogate's Convention Centre was converted into a hospital in under three weeks.

A couple whose wedding was postponed due to coronavirus got a special surprise when they decided to hold a version of their big day at home.

Phil Richmond and Allie Lawton, from Wetherby, decided to recreate their wedding day at their house and invite friends and family via video calling.

After the "ceremony" they received a text from Allie's mum to say she had left a bottle of bubbly at the end of the couple's drive, but once outside they realised their neighbours had decided to spring a surprise.

NHS fundraiser Capt Tom Moore has described opening Harrogate's new NHS Nightingale hospital as "outstanding".

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The 99-year-old veteran was invited to do the honours at Harrogate Convention Centre via video link alongside Health Secretary Matt Hancock, following his £27m fundraising effort during the coronavirus pandemic.

Speaking to the BBC, Keighley-born Capt Tom said it was "one of those things you never think would ever happen".

He told BBC Breakfast: "For me to be opening a new hospital in Harrogate is outstanding.

"All the people in that area have done so well to produce a new hospital in such a short time."

As Harrogate's new NHS Nightingale Hospital opens, with a 500-bed capacity to treat people suffering from coronavirus in the Yorkshire and Humber region, here are a few facts and figures.

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The construction of the Harrogate Nightingale Hospital required:

• 13 miles of copper
• 15,000 sq m of vinyl
• 18,000 sq m of hygienic walls
• 1,000 pieces of IT equipment with 100 miles of cable
• More than seven milion litres of oxygen
• More than 600 people working together from a number of organisations including the NHS, BAM Construction and the Armed Forces
• More than 30,000 hours of labour

Harrogate's new 500-bed Nightingale Hospital is being officially opened by 99-year-old war veteran and NHS fundraiser Captain Tom Moore.

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Keighley-born Captain Tom has been given the honour of opening the field hospital after raising more than £27m for the NHS by completing 100 laps of his garden in Bedfordshire.

He will declare the new facility open by video link less than three weeks after work began on converting the Harrogate Convention Centre.

NHS Nightingale Yorkshire and the Humber is one of seven Nightingale hospitals to be set up around the country.

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who will share the duties with Capt Tom at the virtual opening, has paid tribute to his incredible achievement and thanked all those involved in the construction process and the staff due to start work at the new facility.

"During this worrying and difficult time for our whole country his phenomenal achievement has reminded us of our common bonds and served to further unite us," he said.

“My heartfelt thanks also goes out to all the staff who will be working on the ground, providing extra capacity for patients if local hospitals need it."

Sheffield United players join manager Chris Wilder and chief executive Stephen Bettis in agreeing partial pay and bonus deferrals during the coronavirus pandemic.

A drive-through coronavirus testing centre is to open in a car park at the Humber Bridge.

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The appointment-only facility in Hessle is being made for NHS staff and key workers who can drive to the area for testing.

It's hoped those who test negative can return to work quicker.

It comes as the government announced plans to carry out 100,000 tests a day across the country and the 27 regional sites are key to making that possible - with eight others directly run by NHS trusts.

This one at the Humber Bridge is to begin operating later this week and is being run in partnership with G4S and chemist Boots.

The Yorkshire Ambulance Service says it wants to thank all the children who've sent in "wonderful pictures, letters and messages of thanks".

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The service says all the good wishes now feature in a tree of life display in its Emergency Operations Centre.

The organisation says any children wanting to send in messages or drawings can do so by emailing the address in this link., external