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From magical projections and royal gift lists to handmade paper flowers: A first look inside Harewood’s Magic at the Mansion Christmas

The first peek of Harewood’s 2026 Christmas experience which opens to the public on Friday 6 November The history of Harewood is woven into every room, creat

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5 November 2026

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NEW GUINNESS AND GAMES PUB OPENING ON MERRION STREET

Love, Jackie opens on Thursday 5 November, bringing proper pints, live music, games and a little Irish mischief to the heart of Leeds. Everyone knows a Jackie. She’s the friend who says

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27 October 2026

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MERRION CENTRE SET TO WELCOME FIRST LANO NOODLES RESTAURANT TO LEEDS

Authentic hand-pulled noodle restaurant to bring a taste of Lanzhou to Leeds The Merrion Centre in Leeds is set to welcome another exciting addition to its growing food and beverage offering, as

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27 October 2026

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FIRST LOOK: Peanut Butter & Blueberries at Leeds Playhouse

Acclaimed contemporary story exploring faith, family and what happens when real love and real life collide runs in the Courtyard Theatre at the Playhouse until 7 November. Leeds Playhouse has rel

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27 October 2026

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Give Christmas a Mowgli Twist This Festive Season

This Christmas, Mowgli Street Food is bringing a taste of Indian home-style cooking to the festive table with its Christmas Feasting Menu, available across its restaurants from 16 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Priced at £40 per person, the fea

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26 October 2026

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FIRST LOOK: world premiere of Once Upon a Time in Sokoto

First production from exciting new UK initiative Touring Together comes to the Courtyard Theatre at Leeds Playhouse from 11-14 November Stunning new production

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26 October 2026

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Explosive documentary theatre meets gut-punching choreography at Leeds Playhouse next month

Award-winning LUNG shines a light on the hidden story of HMP Woodhill prison in the Courtyard Theatre from 24-25 November New state-of-the-nation dance theatre production Woodhill comes to Leeds

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26 October 2026

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DISHOOM INTRODUCES NEW LATE PLATES MENU FOR LATE-NIGHT DINERS

   Available Sunday to Thursday from 9pm until 15th November, Late Plates bring a tempting selection of new dishes to the table There’s always roo

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26 October 2026

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NEWTON FAULKNER TO HEADLINE GUISELEY SOUNDS FESTIVAL 2027

BRIT Award nominee and double platinum selling artist leads a huge lineup featuring The Bluetones, Republica, Skinny Living and Apollo Junction. SATURDAY 8 MAY

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25 October 2026

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Full route is revealed for 2027 Grand Départ in Leeds

Preparations for the Grand Départ of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift moved up a gear today as full details of the route that cyclists will follow through Leeds were revealed.

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22 October 2026

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