A carpentry boss in Pudsey has been praised online after offering to give his whole team Monday off after the Euro's final.
Brothers Curtis and Mason Sidebottom, who own a carpentry business based just out of Pudsey, have received some serious attention online after offering to give their team a paid holiday this coming Monday.
The duo, who employ eight people, will be giving everyone a day's leave following England's crunch match against Italy.
Apparently, Curtis came to the decision after speaking to a member of staff who had been in tears after the Three Lions victory against Denmark.
Rather than having people phone in sick, which he said was "inevitable, he felt it was "only right" to give the team an extra day's paid holiday.
After all, he reasons, "it’s something that’s not happened in a long time for England it’s only right to give the lads an extra days holiday on Monday."
Locals have been calling Craig the "best boss" in Leeds after hearing about the decision.
One said: "You're a superstar!"
Football fans are closer than they have been in a long time to see their team win big at a national tournament.
Whilst the England women's football team made it to the Euro's finals in both 1984 and 2009, the men's team has not managed to get this far in a major tournament since 1966 - hence the excitement currently sweeping the country.
Sunday will be a big moment for the young England team, who have so far surprassed every challenge that has come their way to bring an exciting summer of football to the country at a time when spirits really needed lifting.
We'll be waiting for the result with bated breath.
Feature image - Curtis Sidebottom
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Jacob Elordi says the sexiest thing about Yorkshire is ‘rocks and sheep’
As women around the world swoon over Jacob Elordi, he's too busy loving rocks and sheep.
In case you haven't been on social media over the past week and managed to avoid the influx of paparazzi images, the hotly anticipated 'Wuthering Heights' adaptation is out soon and with that comes heaps of red carpets, screenings and glamorous premieres.
Famously set against the brooding hills of Yorkshire, Wuthering Heights by our very own Emily Brontë follows the tumultuous love story of Heathcliff and Cathy.
Played in the upcoming film by Australian heartthrobs Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie.
During the recent London premiere where Elordi was seen wearing a rather dashing green three piece, the stars were asked what they thought the 'sexiest' thing about Yorkshire is by HitsRadioUK.
A valid question to which Jacob replies "rocks and sheep". I mean, he's got a fair point.
Margot Robbie went into a little more detail, she said "Sunrise and sunset in Yorkshire is a pretty dramatic experience. The sky is literally like red and orange. I honestly couldn't believe it when I was out there. The landscape is stunning."
Why thank you Margot, we absolutely agree. She continues to shower us with compliments stating that the "People are lovely. Pubs are great. I love it"
It seems like Margot has got Yorkshire pretty bang on there, and if she ever needs any pub recommendations then we'll absolutely help her out.
Jacob on the other hand, we know rocks and sheep are sexy but...have you ever met us?
Hopefully he fell in love with our county enough to come back, as we wouldn't mind bumping into him on a hike up the Yorkshire moors.
Popular Leeds gaming bar announces immediate shock closure after going into liquidation
Clementine Hall
Point Blank in Leeds city centre have suddenly closed after going into liquidation.
The popular gaming bar hasn't been open all that long, and was marketed as the country's first simulated shooting range bar.
Despite being a popular attraction since opening last year, the bar has closed immediately, unable to honour any future bookings.
Point Blank confirmed late this Tuesday 3 February that it had sadly entered liquidation, describing the move as “completely unforeseen and beyond our control.”
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Up until just a few days ago, the Point Blank branch in Leeds had been promoting events including happy hours, shooting experiences, and even a Superbowl event scheduled for next Sunday 8 February.
A statement on their website reads: "It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Point Blank Shooting has entered liquidation.
"This situation was completely unforeseen and beyond our control. Due to our Manchester landlord entering administration, our lease was lost as part of that process. This had a serious knock-on effect across the wider business, leaving us with no other option.
"After seven incredible years of trading, this is a devastating moment for everyone involved at Point Blank.
"If you currently have a booking with us, we are working closely with the relevant parties to gain clarity and provide answers. We kindly ask for your patience while this process is ongoing.
"Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years — hopefully this is a see you later, not a goodbye."
Georgina Pellant -
9th July 2021 
