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Yorkshire Wildlife Park shares major update after man killed in tiger attack

Such a tragic incident

Daisy Jackson - 11th October 2026

Yorkshire Wildlife Park has shared an update this afternoon, after a man died in a horrifying tiger attack at the zoo yesterday.

The wildlife park, which remains closed today, has informed customers of the future of the tiger involved, Altai.

Emergency services rushed to the park near Doncaster at around 1.30pm on Saturday, after reports of a man climbing into the tiger enclosure.

Tragically, the man involved in the tiger attack lost his life.

The zoo has said that its 'thoughts and heartfelt sympathies' remain with the man's family and loved ones.

They also said that its staff team have been left 'deeply affected' by the tiger attack and will be receiving specialist support.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park has now shared that Altai, the male tiger in question, is 'safe and well' and will not be euthanised as a result of the incident.

In a statement, they said: "We would like to thank everyone who has expressed their concern following yesterday's tragic incident.

"Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies remain with the family and loved ones of the man who sadly lost his life.

"The park will be closed today while the staff team who were deeply affected by events receive specialist support.

"Many, many people have contacted us about Altai, the tiger. We can reassure everyone that he is safe and well and will not be euthanised as a result of this incident."

Read more: Leeds City Council confirms plans to repair historic Lower Kirkgate with work set to begin this month

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Leeds City Council confirms plans to repair historic Lower Kirkgate with work set to begin this month

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Leeds City Council has confirmed that work to stabilise buildings on Lower Kirkgate is set to begin later this month, with repairs expected to take around 20 weeks to complete.

Back in 2024, Lower Kirkgate in Leeds city centre was closed following the partial collapse of a building, leaving one of the city's oldest streets inaccessible.

Since then, the street has remained closed while plans were developed to address the structural issues affecting the buildings.

Now, almost two years after the initial incident, the council has confirmed that a contractor has been appointed to carry out the work.

The buildings are privately owned, but Leeds City Council says it will step in to carry out the stabilisation work to prevent further deterioration and protect the historic properties.

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A spokesperson for Leeds City Council said: “We are pleased that, following months of careful planning and preparation, we are now in a position to begin stabilising these privately owned buildings.

“A contract has been awarded for the work, which is scheduled to get under way later this month and is expected to take around 20 weeks to complete.

“It should be stressed that the situation on Lower Kirkgate is not of the council's making, with the owners of the buildings allowing their condition to deteriorate over many years and then failing to take the necessary steps to address the resultant structural issues.

“By stepping in and carrying out this work itself, the council will be able to arrest the deterioration of important heritage assets on one of Leeds’s oldest streets. As always, we thank the local community for their continued patience and support.”

Further details about the work, including when the street may be able to reopen, have not yet been confirmed.

Read more: ‘This recognition belongs to you’ – Leeds restaurant added to the Michelin Guide just months after opening

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Canadian rock legends Nickelback announce Leeds gig on huge world arena tour

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Nickelback announce world arena tour in support of their new album - and they're coming to Leeds.

The Canadian rockers will be bringing their biggest hits as well brand-new music to arenas around the world.

Formed in Hanna, Alberta, the band made up of Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger and Daniel Adair, have sold nearly 65 million albums worldwide.

Best known for rock anthems including Rockstar, Photograph and How You Remind Me, Nickelback have built up a huge global following over the course of their career.

The upcoming tour will see the band celebrate their new album, Everything Under The Sun, and they'll be kicking off the UK leg of the tour right here in Leeds at the First Direct Bank Arena.

The tour follows their record-setting Get Rollin' world tour, and will once again take them to venues across North America, Europe, and Australia.

The group have sold nearly 65 million albums worldwide, and achieved billions of streams across digital platforms.

Their new album will be released at the end of the month on Friday 30 October, so you'll have plenty of time to get to know their new tracks before they come to Leeds on Saturday 22 May 2027.

They'll be supported on the tour by Don Broco, an English four-piece featuring Rob Damiani, Simon Delaney, Tom Doyle and Matt Donnelly. Known for their genre-defying sound and dynamic approach to modern rock.

Nickelback 2027 UK Tour Dates in full

22 May - Leeds First Direct Bank Arena
24 May - London The O2
28 May - Birmingham Utility Arena
1 June - Glasgow Ovo Hydro
2 June - Manchester Co-op Live

Tickets for Nickelback at the Leeds First Direct Arena go on sale next Friday 16 October and you can get yours HERE.

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