A community-run Edwardian bathhouse in Leeds has revealed some exciting new inflatable additions to its swimming programme.
With absolutely perfect timing for the summer holidays, Bramley Baths revealed a brand new giant inflatable 'climbing frame' in its pool.
Complete with a slide and miniature blow-up obstacle course, it looks like the epitome of every child's summer holiday swimming dream: brightly coloured and floating in the middle of the pool, ready to be jumped on (and off).
The popular swimming centre revealed the new addition on its Facebook page, as it shared news with followed about how to attend the new inflatable swimming sessions.
In a post, the baths said: "Please note that the inflatable is only suitable for 8 - 14 years of age and have to be confident swimmers.
"Each session has 30 spaces.
"Please give us a call on 01132560949 to book a space today!
"If the phone lines are busy please leave your name and number and we will get back to you."
The new inflatable swimming sessions have been opened up on Tuesdays and Fridays at the baths, from 1.30 pm to 2.15 pm and 2.15 pm to 3 pm.
Another session will also be held on Sundays from 1.45 pm to 2.30 pm.
Each swimming session can be booked separately. It's recommended that children younger that 8 years old do not take part for safety reasons.
As well as the inflatable sessions, Bramley Baths also host swimming lessons for those still finding their feet in the water.
The pool is an ideal depth for learners, with friendly teachers on hand to assist the less experienced swimmers. All teachers are ASA trained.
Standard swimming lessons at the baths start from £8 and must be booked and paid for termly in advance or by a monthly direct debit.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park shares major update after man killed in tiger attack
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."
Leeds City Council confirms plans to repair historic Lower Kirkgate with work set to begin this month
Clementine Hall
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.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
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.
Georgina Pellant -
3rd August 2021 
