A luxury spa which was built inside a former textile mill in Huddersfield has received a global award for eco sustainability.
Titanic Spa, which is situated inside a restored textile mill in the Linthwaite Valley near Huddersfield, has been crowned as the best luxury eco spa in the world in the World Luxury Spa Awards 2022.
It is the only spa in the UK to scoop an award in this year's event, and it is the second time that the spa has won the award, the first being in 2018.
The event was held in Turkey this year and more than 300 visitors jetted across from around the world to attend.
Image: Titanic Spa
Titanic Spa is the UK's first ever eco spa and they hold some pretty impressive credentials that set them apart from the rest. Located inside a fully carbon-neutral building with photovoltaic solar panels installed to catch the daylight all year round, an OTEX laundry system providing significant financial and energy savings on their laundry and a 15m salt regulated swimming pool for guests to enjoy.
They even have their very own borehole 100m below the earth’s surface that provides vast quantities of pure Yorkshire water to the spa and it's guests.
Image: Titanic Spa
Whether you're after an overnight break, day or evening spa visit, the Titanic Spa is the perfect place to escape the stresses of everyday life and enjoy some well deserved relaxation.
They offer a range of luxury treatments from refreshing facials to relaxing massages which can be enjoyed by themselves or as part of a spa day where guests can indulge in a light lunch or evening meal as part of the package.
Image: Titanic Spa
They even offer a private mud chamber experience, where those looking for the ultimate detox can apply organic mud to their body to help nourish and exfoliate before stepping inside a private herbal steam room to fully open up their pores, finishing up with a relaxing, gentle tropical rain shower to help ease the mud away.
One of Leeds' longest-running pub will be closing.
The Cross Keys in Holbeck is a lovely little boozer.
And it's got a fair bit of history too. Dating back to the early 1800s, the pub has stood on Water Lane for more than two centuries, with its story closely tied to Holbeck's industrial past.
Back when the area was one of Leeds' major manufacturing hubs, the Cross Keys was a local drinking spot for workers from the surrounding foundries and engineering works.
The pub itself fell into disrepair and was abandoned in 1980s, before being brought back to life during a major restoration in the 2000s.
But now, The Cross Keys is closing once again.
Images: The Cross Keys
Announcing the sad news to Instagram, the pub said: "It's with a heavy heart that we share the Cross Key's will be closing its doors on the 3rd of October.
"The whole team thank you for your support during our time in business."
In classic Leeds fashion, the comments were flooded with support from fans of the pub alongside fellow local businesses.
One comment reads: "Absolutely gutted about this. I held my fiance (now husband’s) 30th at The Cross Keys and it was excellent and the team were so helpful and hospitable. So sad to hear this."
Whilst another said: "Gutted, the home of some great memories and significant pints in my life."
So, if you've had a significant pint in The Cross Keys and wish to bid it a proper farewell, you've got until Saturday 3 October to do so.
Brand-new ‘party pub’ to take over the old Revolution site on Call Lane after £600,000 investment
Clementine Hall
We hope you're ready to party Leeds, because a 'party pub' experience is coming to Call Lane.
Following a whopping £600,000 investment, Bonnie Rogues is preparing to open in the former Revolution site in Leeds city centre that will close this month.
After a major refurbishment, Leeds’ first Bonnie Rogues venue and the sixth site for the fast- growing UK brand will open in November 2026.
Designed as an all-day-to-night social destination, Bonnie Rogues combines live music, live sport, and late-night celebrations in one immersive venue.
From big nights out to spontaneous after-work drinks and even Sunday Roasts, Bonnie Rogues aims to offer something completely different from the traditional pub experience.
Expect live performances, crowd-involved entertainment and interactive moments in an atmosphere that flows seamlessly from day to night.
Russell Quelch, CEO of NEOS Hospitality, said, “Leeds has such a strong social scene and a real appetite for experience-led venues, so we think Bonnie Rogues will fit perfectly into the city.
"It’s a concept that brings together everything people love about going out - live music, sport, food, entertainment and great atmosphere, all in one place. We’re excited to bring something new to Leeds and can’t wait to welcome guests later this year.”
The Leeds opening forms part of a wider rollout of Bonnie Rogues venues across the UK, as NEOS Hospitality continues to expand its portfolio following its acquisition of multiple Revolution and Revolución de Cuba sites earlier this year.
We'll keep you updated with opening dates as and when we know more.
Clementine Hall -
8th November 2022 
