If you haven't already made plans for the four-day weekend, now is your chance.
There's already so much going on in Leeds in honour of the four-day Jubilee bank holiday weekend, we're struggling to keep up. From bottomless drag brunches to summertime barbecues, pub crawls, afternoon tea and seemingly unlimited street parties, it really does feel as if Leeds has everything a royal could wish for on this once-in-a-lifetime ocassion.
Now, for those with a pet Corgi at home (or even just some fancy Corgi socks) are able to make the most of the Queen's love for dogs with a free drink at three different pubs across Leeds.
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Select Greene King pubs are taking part in a 'Queen's Tipple' campaign that will see anyone with a four-legged companion similar to those of the queen with a drink on the house.
The chain has teamed up with Beefeater and Dubonnet to offer a free Queen's Tipple drink to anyone that brings either a Corgi or Corgi-related merch into select pubs over the bank holiday period.
Thee Queen’s Tipple Cocktail, made from 50ml Dubonnet and 25ml Beefeater London Dry Gin, is supposedly a favourite of Queen Elizabeth II (just like the Queen's Mother) that is drank on special occasions.
For those not enticed by the royal cocktail, a soft drink alternative is available as: a glass of draught Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar or Schweppes Lemonade.
Here in Leeds, we have quite a few pubs to choose from, including two stops on the infamous Otley Run.
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Both Woodies Craft Ale House in Far Headingley and The Skyrack in Headingley are taking part in the event and will be offering out free Queen's Tipple over the Platinum Jubilee weekend whilst The Regent in Chapel Allerton will also offer out free drinks on this special occasion too.
Participating pubs in and around Leeds include:
Woodies Craft Ale House (Far Headingley, LS16 5JG)
Skyrack (Headingley, LS6 3AW)
Regent (Chapel Allerton, LS7 4PE)
The following pubs across Yorkshire are also taking part:
Classic FM will be back playing calming music for anxious pets during this year’s fireworks season.
Bonfire Night may be loved by us humans for the spectacular firework displays and all the festive-themed activities that come along with it… but sadly, the November holiday isn’t quite so fun for our four-legged friends.
Loud bangs, flashing lights, and unpleasant strong smell of spent explosives are just some of the reasons why fireworks are frightening to pets.
Not only that, but with multiple bangs occurring from numerous displays across this time of year, pets are rarely able to pinpoint when and where the booming explosions are coming from, therefore creating even more anxiety around this time of year.
Classic FM will play calming music for anxious pets during this year’s fireworks / Credit: DESIGNECOLOGIST (via Unsplash)
Which is why, for the ninth year running now, Classic FM is once again teaming up with the RSPCA for two Pet Classics programmes packed with ‘the most soothing and comforting classical music’.
The music has been handpicked to help calm and settle any anxious pets.
A survey by the RSPCA revealed that almost two-thirds (63%) of animal owners reported their pet was distressed during fireworks season, and that playing relaxing music was the most common way (36%) to help calm or prepare their animal.
Presenters Dan Walker, Aled Jones, and Dawn O’Porter will each host a night of the specially created programme to help keep the nation’s pets calm through the whizzes and bangs.
Dan will present the first programme on Bonfire Night itself (Thursday 5 November), and then as celebrations continue throughout the weekend, Aled will be on hand to bring some peace to Friday 6 November, and Dawn picks up the baton on Saturday 7 November.
All three Pet Classics programmes will be broadcast from 5pm to 10pm, and you can listen on Classic FM or Global Player available across the UK.
Leeds station to undergo £303m transformation in biggest upgrade for a generation
Clementine Hall
Leeds train station set for biggest transformation in a generation as Government backs growth.
If you thought the work was over for Leeds station, think again.
Because passengers are set to see major improvements as the Government injects a further £200 million into the development of the transport hub.
The additional funding was announced at the Budget today, with upgrades set to be delivered by 2030 and will include the construction of a new central overbridge, three new entrances, more space on the concourses and a longer Platform 14.
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It means passengers will benefit from more direct routes, less crowding, and nearly 40% more ticket barriers.
Three new entrances will strengthen links between the station and town, improving access to the South Bank, the Dark Arches and Princes Square.
Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, said: "Leeds station is the gateway to West Yorkshire, and this extra £200 million investment will turn it into a station this city can be proud of: modern, welcoming and built for the people who rely on it every single day.
"The great cities of the north deserve better transport, and that’s exactly what we’re delivering. We're paving the way for Northern Powerhouse Rail, forging stronger connections across the region, and backing the infrastructure that creates jobs, builds homes and puts passengers first as we work to set up Great British Railways."
Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin said: "Leeds Station is the beating heart of our region's transport network, connecting millions of people to jobs, education and opportunity every year – and it’s only going to get busier.
“This investment will benefit passengers and businesses, help to unlock the capacity we need for future growth and create a gateway to West Yorkshire that reflects our ambition.
“Together with our wider plans for West Yorkshire’s Weaver Network, we're building a better-connected region which works for all.”
Sophie Smith -
27th May 2022 
