Around 30 people became stranded in a Yorkshire pub as Britain's highest boozer has been blanketed in thick snow.
Once again, customers and staff at the Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire ended up snowed in at the charming hillside pub when winter hit the UK hard.
The staff have, as in previous years, embraced this extreme lock-in and have been putting on live entertainment for their stranded punters.
While their first night seemed to consist of card games and film screenings, last night the wheels really came off and things escalated fast. You can see the hangovers brewing through the screen.
In one clip, a man kicks his shoes across the bar and scoops up one of his fellow weather-stricken peers.
In another video, a person dressed in a giant teddy bear suit becomes embroiled in a dance-off.
Meanwhile outside, the snow sits thickly on the beer garden furniture and the roads are visibly impassable.
Tan Hill Inn customers playing cards while snowed in. Snowman building at Tan Hill InnInexplicably, a dancing bear
Live-streamed videos from inside the beautiful pub have shown everything from calm meals to cosy movie nights to full-blown parties, with the stranded customers dancing on stage, even choreographing their own dance routines.
Guests trapped at Tan Hill Inn have come from all over the UK and beyond, with one couple visiting from the Northern Territory in Australia before the weather turned on them.
Thankfully, today, the last vehicle managed to get away from The Tan Hill Inn, leaving behind what looked like a very surreal but very fun few days.
The pub is now closed, and all access roads leading to it are blocked, with snow ploughs not travelling up.
Britain's greatest lock-in has caught the imagination of the nation, with Greater Manchester's Nighttime Economy Advisor Sacha Lord writing: "This is what real hospitality looks like…
"Despite being snowed in with dozens of punters, the owners and staff at North Yorkshire’s Tan Hill Inn, Britain’s highest pub, have gone above and beyond.
"From keeping everyone fed and watered to putting on themed nights with games and music, they’ve turned a potential crisis into a community story. Hats off to the entire team.
"This is the heart of what makes British pubs so special, and I hope the extra publicity drives good business for the Tan Hill Inn this summer. Give them a follow on @thetanhillinn_."
A popular restaurant chain has closed permanently in Leeds city centre.
Popular pizzeria Franco Manca has closed its Leeds restaurant.
The chain was famed for its relaxed atmosphere, quick service and affordable sourdough Neapolitan pizzas that were on offer for as little as a fiver.
The chain occupied the site on the outskirts of Trinity Shopping Centre on Trinity Street, next door to Itsu and overlooking the back entrance of Marks and Spencer.
Hoardings have now gone up, signifying the site is now empty and Franco Manca has permanently closed.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
This can also be seen on Google when searching for the restaurant branch.
It was announced earlier this year that a number of Franco Manca's restaurants would be closing across the country.
This was down to a reconstructing plan approved by creditors for the chain. The brand said it had been knocked by “disproportionately high” UK taxes and a lack of business rates relief for hospitality.
Marcel Khan, chief executive of parent firm Fulham Shore, said at the time: “We are grateful for the support shown by our creditors today.
“Franco Manca is a fantastic brand with a strong heritage and loyal customer base. With this agreement in place, we will put the business back on a firm footing and press ahead with strengthening our customer offer and performance.”
The Leeds brand was not included in the initial list of restaurant closing, but it seems further closures were made.
Miami-inspired Leeds bodega to open second site in Horsforth following huge success of first
Clementine Hall
A sandwich shop in Leeds is expanding to the suburbs.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonsos Deli has made a name for itself for serving some of the best sandwiches around the city.
Such a good reputation in fact, that they’ve just announced a second location over in the leafy suburb of Horsforth. Get in.
Currently, you'll find Alfonso's in the Grand Arcade where their light-filled and airy space is slinging out sandwiches non-stop until sell-out.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
It's not just sandwiches, though. They're also serving up fantastic Cuban coffee, beer and even Cuban cigars.
Basically, it's everything you'd expect to find in a deli in Miami.
The team shared the news of the expansion on social media, confirming that a brand-new Horsforth site is on the way.
While an official opening date is yet to be revealed, the announcement has already sparked plenty of excitement among loyal customers, many of whom have been calling for a second location since the deli first opened.
Alfonso's has built a devoted following in Leeds, with its signature Cubano sandwich becoming a firm favourite, while its breakfast bagels draw queues of hungover punters through the doors.
The move to Horsforth marks the next chapter for the independent business, bringing its popular menu to a whole new neighbourhood. And they're in fantastic company too, in a suburb that is flourishing with independent local businesses.
If the success of the Grand Arcade site is anything to go by, the new deli is likely to be just as busy from day one. More details, including an opening date and the full menu, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Good luck to the team, we can't wait to check it out.
Daisy Jackson -
7th January 2025 
