A Yorkshire pub is breaking the mold when it comes to licensing innovation by craning in four hot tubs to add a little something extra to its seating offering.
Punters drinking at Showtime on Zetland Street will be able to order a beer to their hot tub - and even smoke a cigar, if they so choose.
The new hot tubs have set owner Ian Snowball and his son Adam back over £60,000 - but they're hoping it will all pay off, after taking a gamble that the pandemic has left people "more than happy to spend their hard-earned cash in the pursuit of something new and exciting."
After spending thousands on the new equipment, they also had to hire a crane to lift the hot tubs over Showtine's roof and into the pub's beer garden out back.
After spending thousands on the new equipment, they also had to hire a crane to lift the hot tubs over Showtine's roof and into the pub's beer garden out back / Image: Snowballs
All four of the new state-of-the-art Canadian Hot Tubs will have interconnecting doors between them and, according to Adam, have a total capacity of "between 34 and 60 people" dependent upon how you are using them.
They are also the only hot tubs in the world that have a self-cleaning system, which the pub's owners felt was important given that they will be used by a lot of different groups of people
Every fifteen minutes, the entire pool contents are recycled, cleaned, and purified automatically, meaning that things are kept hygienic for punters who want to have a bit of fun whilst enjoying a pint.
Whilst there are a few legal matters to complete first, they hope to be open for the public to enjoy in a couple of weeks. / Image: Showtime
As high-end hydrotherapy pools, they are also capable of offering massage therapy to, say, sportspeople - or alternatively can be hooked up to foam, bubble, or snow machines to add a bit of extra pizazz to a hen party or other special occasion.
And the owners are even happy to hook up a cinema screen for those who really want to relax in style.
Whilst there are a few legal matters to complete first, they hope to be open for the public to enjoy in a couple of weeks.
Whilst bookings are being taken now by phone or email, they are currently only booking slots in the evenings for now whilst they find their feet with the new offering.
Leeds Bradford Airport is set for a standstill as almost 130 workers are set to take industrial action over pay.
If you're planning on catching a flight from Leeds Bradford Airport, then you may want to double check the date.
The Unite members planning on going on strike are a mixture of air traffic control workers, customer experience staff, security staff and cleaners.
The workers involved in the dispute have recently come out of a four-year pay deal, with some of the departments having fallen behind other airports in equivalent roles.
Pay talks have been happening since December 2025, with the airport's formal offer not going far enough to address the lack of pay parity.
Strikes will take place from 03:00 Friday 16 October to 06:00 Sunday 18 October for hourly paid staff and from 06:00 Friday 16 October to 06:00 Sunday 18 October for air traffic control workers.
Strike will mean the entire airport will shut down.
Since the announcement, Leeds Bradford Airport have issued a statement: "Leeds Bradford Airport acknowledges the proposed industrial action due to take place between 16-18 October involving a group of operational colleagues.
"We respect the right of employees to participate in lawful industrial action. However, we are disappointed by this and do not believe strike action is the right way to resolve the issues still under discussion.
"The airport has made what we believe is a fair and responsible offer that is significantly above inflation and reflects both current economic conditions and the need to ensure the long-term sustainability of the business.
"Our priority now is to minimise disruption for customers, many of whom have worked hard and saved for important holidays, family visits and business travel. At this stage we anticipate running near-normal operations during the period.
"Leeds Bradford Airport plays a vital role in connecting Yorkshire to the world. Industrial action has the potential to cause inconvenience for thousands of customers and local businesses who rely on those connections.
"We remain committed to constructive dialogue with Unite and would welcome continued discussions aimed at reaching a resolution. Our focus remains on serving Yorkshire, supporting our colleagues and maintaining safe airport operations."
Yorkshire Wildlife Park shares major update after man killed in tiger attack
Daisy Jackson
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."
Georgina Pellant -
9th September 2021 
