Captain Tom Moore opens new Nightingale hospital in Harrogate

Hero fundraiser Tom Moore, a 99-year-old war veteran, has opened a new Nightingale hospital in Harrogate.

Capt Tom, who raised over £27m by walking around his garden 100 times, appeared by video link at the opening ceremony.

The facility at Harrogate Convention Centre will have 500 beds.

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