A host of doggy discos are coming to Leeds next month, giving your lockdown pooch the chance to get out and shake that tail like it's 2019 again.
Taking place at Revolution Electric Press across Sunday 15th August, there'll be dedicated breed discos happening for Leeds' Cockapoos, Frenchies, Pugs, and Dachshunds all throughout the day.
There'll be a light-up doggy dancefloor, disco balls and doggy glowsticks - plus a dedicated 80 minutes of off-lead 'play time', perfect for young pups that haven't been able to socialise as much as you might have liked over the past year as well as curious doggos who just want to make new friends.
A little dachshund sporting a doggy glow stick / Image: The Pug Cafe
And that's not all. Think a doggy bakery, a new 'Pawesome Pick & Mix', free pupuccinos worth £3.50, and new designated ‘chill cones’ for nervous or older dogs.
Whether your pooch is big or small, pedigree or mixed breed, puppy or a golden oldie, or even a mixed breed, you are more than welcome to bring them down to the party. Just make sure you get the right breed-specific event.
The day starts with a pug party from 11 am-12.20 pm, followed by a dachshund disco from 12.20 pm - 1.40 pm. Cockapoos are welcome to come and have a wag between 1.30 pm and 5.40 pm, whilst for Frenchie's everything kicks off from 3 pm to 4.20 pm.
There'll be a host of dog friendly treats available on the day from the doggy bakery / Image: The Pug Cafe
Dog lovers, meanwhile, are welcome to attend a doggy disco any time -dog or not.
For those concerned about ventilation, Revolution Electric Press is a lovely big venue with doors on either end to allow a through breeze and lots of fresh air to sweep through.
“This is the ultimate feel-good event for all dachshunds, dachshund owners and dog lovers alike. We’ve taken our original Dachshund Café concept and given it a super-cute disco twist," said doggy disco organiser Anushka Fernando.
"Our London Dachshund Disco before lockdown was such a fun and joyful event - we can’t wait to bring it to Leeds We all know how much sausage dogs love to meet other sausages so why not treat them to their best day ever.
A snazzy little Dachshund ready to get her party on / Image: The Pug Cafe
"An exciting day out, lots to sniff and explore on the journey there, a land full of treats and zoomies with fellow dachshunds AND a whole lot of attention and fuss from our dog-loving guests.
"It’s a dog’s dream! We’ve also allowed for more space at this event by limiting numbers so your dachshund will have more room to explore and play”.
To find out more and grab tickets for a doggy disco, click here.
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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 -
20th July 2021 
