Pets at Home have launched an exclusive pamper package this Halloween so that your pooch can enjoy a relaxing spa treatment before trick-or-treating.
When was the last time we involved our four legged friends in a pre-party pamper? This year, Pets at Home are out to change that and are offering a new spa treatment themed around the spooky season.
No tricks for your dog here, only treats are available with their new special canine Halloween spa package. Running throughout the month, an additional £8 at The Groom Room gives pups of all size access to a number of unique treatments.
These include: use of a special Halloween shampoo and spritz (although the exact scent of Halloween has just not been revealed, we imagine it smells spooky and refreshing); a blueberry facial; teeth cleaning and a foamy breath cleaning gel.
Pets at Home are using the hashtag #frigteningpawtraits to share the Halloween package. / Image: Maldon Groom Room
To ensure that a full head-to-paw pamper relaxes your dog, the package also includes nose balm and paw balm: perfect for the colder months when their skin might be getting a little drier as it adapts to the weather.
Once your dog has been thoroughly treated inside the spa, all participating dogs and puppies will receive a free spooky bandana. However, if owners do insist on dressing up their canine in full Halloween fancy dress, there are plenty of other outfits to choose from too.
For example, a long-standing Pets at Home favourite is their pumpkin outfit and only costs an additional £8. There are also a range of other spooktacular costumes, including: pumpkin knitted jumpers, witches hats, bat wings and giant spider outfits.
If your dog would rather take on the creepy crawlies than dress up as one, Pets at Home have got a range of ghoulish toys in the shapes of monsters, pumpkins, snakes, even a scary squeaking hot dog.
There are lots of Halloween themed treats and toys in store. / Image: Pets at Home
For more information visit the Pets at Home website and book your slot for a canine spa treatment or pick up a scary costume or toy in store.
A popular restaurant chain has closed permanently in Leeds city centre.
Popular pizzeria Franco Manca has closed its Leeds restaurant.
The chain was famed for its relaxed atmosphere, quick service and affordable sourdough Neapolitan pizzas that were on offer for as little as a fiver.
The chain occupied the site on the outskirts of Trinity Shopping Centre on Trinity Street, next door to Itsu and overlooking the back entrance of Marks and Spencer.
Hoardings have now gone up, signifying the site is now empty and Franco Manca has permanently closed.
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This can also be seen on Google when searching for the restaurant branch.
It was announced earlier this year that a number of Franco Manca's restaurants would be closing across the country.
This was down to a reconstructing plan approved by creditors for the chain. The brand said it had been knocked by “disproportionately high” UK taxes and a lack of business rates relief for hospitality.
Marcel Khan, chief executive of parent firm Fulham Shore, said at the time: “We are grateful for the support shown by our creditors today.
“Franco Manca is a fantastic brand with a strong heritage and loyal customer base. With this agreement in place, we will put the business back on a firm footing and press ahead with strengthening our customer offer and performance.”
The Leeds brand was not included in the initial list of restaurant closing, but it seems further closures were made.
Miami-inspired Leeds bodega to open second site in Horsforth following huge success of first
Clementine Hall
A sandwich shop in Leeds is expanding to the suburbs.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonsos Deli has made a name for itself for serving some of the best sandwiches around the city.
Such a good reputation in fact, that they’ve just announced a second location over in the leafy suburb of Horsforth. Get in.
Currently, you'll find Alfonso's in the Grand Arcade where their light-filled and airy space is slinging out sandwiches non-stop until sell-out.
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It's not just sandwiches, though. They're also serving up fantastic Cuban coffee, beer and even Cuban cigars.
Basically, it's everything you'd expect to find in a deli in Miami.
The team shared the news of the expansion on social media, confirming that a brand-new Horsforth site is on the way.
While an official opening date is yet to be revealed, the announcement has already sparked plenty of excitement among loyal customers, many of whom have been calling for a second location since the deli first opened.
Alfonso's has built a devoted following in Leeds, with its signature Cubano sandwich becoming a firm favourite, while its breakfast bagels draw queues of hungover punters through the doors.
The move to Horsforth marks the next chapter for the independent business, bringing its popular menu to a whole new neighbourhood. And they're in fantastic company too, in a suburb that is flourishing with independent local businesses.
If the success of the Grand Arcade site is anything to go by, the new deli is likely to be just as busy from day one. More details, including an opening date and the full menu, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Good luck to the team, we can't wait to check it out.
Sophie Smith -
8th October 2021 
