Ray Lever's three daughters pay tribute after he dies with Covid-19.

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A healthcare worker who died after contracting Covid-19 was a "perfect dad and grandad" who went out of his way to help others, his family says.

Ray Lever, who was a domestic services assistant at the Northern General Hospital, died on Saturday, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust confirmed.

His daughters Rachel, Kathryn, and Rebecca said: "Dad was the perfect dad and grandad and nothing was ever too much trouble for him if it meant helping someone else.

"He was always cheerful and loved a laugh and joke.

"Our world will never be the same."

His colleagues remembered him as a "genuinely, lovely, kind man who put others before himself".

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Crashes involving cyclists in North Yorkshire have risen as more people take to their bikes during the lockdown, police say.

The number of collisions with cyclists has gone up from 20% to 27%, compared to the same period last year.

North Yorkshire Police said the rise coincided with an increase in excessive traffic speeds.

The force has urged both cyclists and drivers to take extra care on the roads.

Sgt Kirsten Aldridge said: “We’ve seen a lot more cyclists using our roads recently, from young families and novices to experienced riders. The number of collisions involving cyclists has also sadly risen during this time.

“But if drivers and cyclists remember to share the road and stick to the rules this weekend, their risk of being involved in a serious crash can be significantly reduced.”

Castleford back Peter Mata'utia says the coronavirus lockdown has helped bring the Tigers squad together.

One of those being questioned is being held on suspicion of murder.

The government has announced £30m to keep trams and metro trains running for key workers for 12 more weeks.

Millions of pounds in revenue have been lost due to the coronavirus lockdown. But Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said the money was not enough.

The funding is split between the Tyne and Wear Metro, Manchester Metrolink, Sheffield Supertram, Midlands Metro and Nottingham Express Transit systems.

Transport Secretary Grant  Shapps said protecting key transport was "vital".

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Four other men have previously been arrested on suspicion of murdering the 46 year old.

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham says he is "disappointed" because the money is not enough.

Museums Sheffield and Hull History Centre are among those asking for donations of lockdown "memories".

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A man has been arrested over the theft of face masks from Doncaster Royal Infirmary yesterday, police say.

Officers were called to the hospital after reports a man had been seen stealing items, including face masks and pens.

He was arrested at the scene and admitted the offence when interviewed, South Yorkshire Police said.

He has been bailed to appear at Doncaster Magistrates' Court later this month.

A Sheffield teddy bear who has been snapped doing different lockdown activities in a garden has raised almost £1,000 for charity.

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What started out as a "fun activity to do with the children" during lockdown quickly became a community highlight.

Alfie has been photographed doing a number of lockdown activities, including a "trip" to the seaside, homeschooling and even recreating Captain Tom Moore's £30m fundraising walks.

With scenes recreated in the front garden of Mike and Hayley Stones' Totley home, people going on their walks were treated to a daily activity.

Hayley said: "Alfiebear’s daily lockdown activities in the garden have made both children and adults alike smile as they walk past.

"I thought, 'How could I turn this into fundraising for the NHS?' as they are really needing our support right now during these really difficult times."

Almost £1,000 has been raised for the NHS, with people thanking the family for "bringing so much fun and so many smiles to people's faces in this rubbish time", one supporter said.

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Two men have been arrested in connection with a fire which engulfed six homes in the Bransholme area of Hull.

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Firefighters were called to Stroud Crescent East at about 11.30 this morning after the fire broke out in an empty property before spreading to a number of adjacent homes. No-one is believed to have been hurt.

Humberside Police say the fire has now been extinguished but emergency services remain at the scene.

The force say two men have been arrested in connection with the blaze.

Det Insp Simon Vickers said: “A joint investigation will now take place between the police and the Fire Service to establish the cause of the fire.

“Two arrests have been made in connection to the incident and a number of enquiries are already underway.

“A cordon remains in place this evening around the properties affected, with some road closures still in place in the area."

A 100-year-old woman has been clapped out of hospital 18 days after being diagnosed with coronavirus.

Great-great-grandmother Rose Heeley, from Parson Cross, in Sheffield received a guard of honour as she left the city's Northern General Hospital.

Her grandaughter Tracey Appleyard said: "We were all so worried about her having the virus but we knew she was in safe hands and would come out dancing. Everyone was amazing on the ward and kept us updated, we are so thankful for the care they gave our lovely nanan.”