A Yorkshire family were left in shock this weekend after spotting was they think was a 4ft long ‘crocodile’ in their neighbour’s back garden.
It’s not the first sighting of the reptile in the area, either.
The family spoke of their disbelief at seeing the terrifying scaly predator slithering through the grass of their next-door neighbour’s garden.
Sarah Jayne Ellis captured the mysterious creature on camera and told Yorkshire Live the thought the animal was roughly 3 or 4 feet long and that it “looked real.’
The nurse, who had just finished a long shift at the hospital, was shutting the blinds to go to bed when she spied the creature in the long grass outside and took an image of it.
"I thought 'that's a crocodile," she confirmed to YorkshireLive, stating that whilst it didn't move when she initially saw it when she went back hours later it was no longer there.
The picture has now left other locals wondering if there is a croc on the loose in Castleford.
Sarah says that she feels the incident needs to b investigated, especially given the fact that other people have also reported similar sightings around the area.
A very similar event was reported in May last year by wildlife photographer Lee Collings, who was rambling at Castleford's nearby nature reserve when he was also shocked to come across a crocodile 'or caiman'.
Although he didn't have time to snap the creature before it slithered away, being out on a family walk without his proper photography equipment, but felt sure that he had not imagined the sighting - later being told that had dumped a caiman around that area.
However, he was still ridiculed by some at the time who dubbed it the "Cass-ness monster". Now, it appears that this new sighting supports his finding, with both being described as between 3 and 4 foot in length.
A caiman is a small alligatorid belonging to the subfamily Caimaninae, similar to a small crocodile. Whilst some people do keep caimans as pets in the UK, to do so requires a licence under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976.
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Morrisons has launched a nationwide search for its first Chief Doughnut Tester
Today is National Doughnut Day, and to celebrate, Morrisons is on the look-out for one sweet treat fan to take on a new role.
That’s right – today (5 June) is National Doughnut Day, and Morrisons is officially on the hunt for the nation’s ultimate doughnut devotee with the launch of its brand-new (and delicious) role, The Chief Doughnut Tester – with all glaze enthusiasts, sprinkle connoisseurs, and jam-filled aficionados urged to get applying.
The search is on to crown one lucky fan who’ll take on the dream job of taste-testing their way through the supermarket‘s range of doughnuts.
The Chief Doughnut Tester is more than just a title, Morrisons says it’s ‘serious business’.
Morrisons has launched a nationwide search for its first-ever Chief Doughnut Tester / Credit: Morrisons
The new hire will be tasked with taste-testing doughnuts before they hit the shelves, giving verdicts on new flavours and textures, all in the name of research.
The role will also involve teaming up with Morrisons’ internal doughnut-expert team to develop new and limited-edition treats that’ll be in stores next year.
Crowned as the nation’s definitive doughnut authority, the selected winner won’t just earn the title of Chief Doughnut Tester, they’ll also receive the ultimate of sweet perks – a year’s free supply of Morrisons fresh doughnuts, which the retailer sells more than 1.1 million of weekly.
Fancy it then? Does this sound like you?
Aspiring Chief Doughnut Testers can apply on the Morrisons website here, by filling in a short 200-words about why’re the ideal candidate.
Applications close at midnight tonight (Friday 5 June), so you’ll need to be quick.
Popular New York-style pizza pop-up confirms opening date for first takeaway in Leeds
Clementine Hall
New York-style pizza pop-up, Edges Pizza, is set to open in Leeds.
Last summer you may have had the privilege to enjoy a slice of Edges Pizza at one of their many pop-up residences across the city.
Their longest stint was at the sun-drenched roof terrace of Green Room, and it's safe to say their pizza went down an absolute treat.
Since then they've been a little quiet, but all for good reason it seems.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Edges will be opening their doors in Leeds city centre on Thursday 18 June in a vacant railway arch at Fourth Court on Bridge Road in Leeds' Holbeck area.
It won't be your average pizza shop though, you'll have to preorder for now but trust us - it's worth it.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Edges said: "WE FINALLY HAVE an opening date, Thursday 18th June! All pizzas are pre-ordered like we have always done, and are slightly limited for now (still looking for helping hands!!!). The pre-orders will open the day before at 12pm via our Storekit link.
"We’ll be then opening Wednesday to Friday, 4-9pm and Saturday & Sunday 3-9pm. If there are still remaining slots left on the day, you can order up to an hour before the collection time. We have limited seating, for those who travel and would like to eat in. There is plenty of car parking space, to pick up your pizza, too.
"We can’t wait to see you all soon & more importantly, we can’t wait to start making some good food for you again."
We can't wait to get our hands on a coveted Edges pizza slice again, so you best believe we'll be there at the opening with bells on.
Georgina Pellant -
20th September 2021 
