A business in Yorkshire is selling special dog beer biscuits, meaning your dog can now join you for a Christmas day pint.
Whilst you're tucking into your Christmas dinner and case of lager, there's no longer a need to look away from your dog's longing eyes, as they can now join you for a pint or two (well, sort of).
You can now buy 'beer biscuits' for your dog to enjoy, made with leftover spent grain from Brewdog's best-selling Punk IPA.
The biscuits contain no hops or alcohol, so they're perfectly safe for your dog to eat, plus they're full of nutrition.
So don't worry if you've forgotten to pick up a present for the four-legged friends in your life, here's a last minute lifeline.
According to Brewski, the beer biscuits are '100% natural, low fat tasty treats [that] have absolutely no additives or nasties' in the recipe.'
There are two versions of Brewski's Beer Biscuits, both the result of collaborations with Brewdog.
One is their original Punk IPA and the other is a 'Hoppy Xmas' version, both available in Yorkshire and beyond in Brewdog can packaging, so your pup really feels like they're joining in on the party.
It appears that dogs around the UK have been putting the biscuits to through rigorous taste tests. / Image: Brewski's Beer Biscuits
The dog biscuits are made in Ripon, but Brewski's Beer Biscuits are also stocked further afield by the likes of Waitrose & Partners as well as in the majority of Brewdog bars and hotels.
If you're still looking for a dog-friendly Christmas present, you still have the option to order online or collect in person, and still support a whole chain of independent Yorkshire businesses in the run-up to Christmas Day.
Brewski's is a lockdown success story that 'pupcycles' by-products from the brewing process.
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Brewdog is their first collaboration, but one that has already proven popular with customers across the UK so far.
To truly pamper your pup, you could also treat them to a space on the sofa and time to watch their very own TV shows over the festive period.
Altered colours, audio frequencies and camera alignment have all been changed to suit the sensory needs of canines on DogTV, a new dog-friendly TV channel that launched in the UK last month.
After all, isn't the whole point of the Christmas period to watch mindless TV and eat and drink to your heart's content?
M&S has launched a massive recruitment drive across Yorkshire.
With the festive season fast approaching, and most British stores having already unveiled their Christmas ranges for 2026, one of the country’s largest brands has launched a massive UK-wide seasonal recruitment drives to gear up for what is always one of the busiest times of the year for the retail industry.
M&S has announced it will recruit for plenty of new colleagues across the UK.
As mentioned Christmas is one of the busiest moments of the year for M&S, and seasonal colleagues play a ‘vital’ part in delivering that.
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New recruits will be tasked with helping M&S deliver a ‘brilliant’ service for customers.
Stores with vacancies span the whole of Leeds - including city centre, Moortown, Crown Point, White Rose Shopping Centre and Pudsey.
M&S says the roles are ‘fast-moving and hands-on’, with colleagues required to work together to make sure customers still get the very best of M&S, even at its busiest.
The roles will pay £13.41 per hour, with successful applicants receiving the training, tools and support needed to get up to speed quickly.
“We can’t wait to welcome over 300 new colleagues to our store teams here in Greater Manchester,” commented Zeba Khan, who is the Regional Manager at M&S.
“As we get ready for our busiest time of year, it’s a great opportunity to join us and help bring a magical M&S Christmas to our customers.
“We have a range of opportunities available, whether joining our city centre flagship or our fresh market-style foodhalls. We’re looking for colleagues who are passionate about delivering great customer service and being part of a team.”
Fancy it then? Applications are now open, and you can find out more and apply on the M&S Christmas careers page here.
Leeds Christmas Market is getting two brand-new themed bars for 2026 – including a Scottish Highland Lodge
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Organisers of the Leeds Christmas Market have announced it will host two new bars for 2026.
Yes, we know it's only October...but is it too soon to be getting excited about Christmas? We think not.
The Leeds Christmas Markets are going to look a little bit different this year, as the owners of Thor's Tipi will be running the festivities at City Square for 2026.
Completely new for this year, the market on City Square will introduce two bars with different themes - a Scottish Highland Lodge and a Folie Ski Bar.
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Firstly, the Highland Lodge will welcome visitors into a spacious tipi filled with snug seating, twinkling lights, roaring fires and plenty of tartan.
Designed to welcome large groups, the lodge will have space for 280 guests inside and a further 100 outside, whilst the drinks menu will feature Highland favourites including Scottish beers and ales, a selection of whisky and even Iron-Bru.
Over at the Folie Ski Bar on Quebec Street, expect a relaxed festive retreat with the feel of an alpine chalet, complete with rustic wood detailing, fairy lights, faux fur throws and roaring fires.
The bar can accommodate 180 guests inside and 50 outside, serving mulled wine, boozy hot chocolates, Kirkstall Brewery beers and a selection of low and no-alcohol drinks.
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THORS’s director, Amanda Monaghan said: “We’re excited to bring two new bar experiences to Leeds Christmas market this year. Having hosted THOR’s tipi in the city for many years, we’ve had plenty of practice creating festive spaces and entertainment, so we know what customers love.
“We’ve listened to lots of feedback on what people would like to see at the market and we want to make sure we give visitors and residents of Leeds plenty of reasons to stay with us long after they’ve finished their shopping or a day at the office.
“The new venues have been created to cater for all ages and tastes and will be perfect for passing visitors, after work drinks or planned Christmas get-togethers. From the lively Scottish spirit of Highland Lodge to the cosy alpine atmosphere at Folie, there’s going to be a spot for everyone to settle in and enjoy drinks by the fire and plenty of festive fun.”
Sophie Smith -
15th December 2021 
