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Great British Food Festival returns to Harewood House

Great British Food Festival returns to Harewood House, Leeds. The much-anticipated Great British Food Festival is set to delight food enthusiasts in Leeds for the ninth year running as it arrives at the stunning Harewood Ho

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15 April 2024

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The nation’s favourite dog-friendly festival returns this summer to celebrate its 10th anniversary

DOGFEST TURNS 10! The nation’s favourite dog-friendly festival returns this summer to celebrate its 10th anniversary   DogFest returns this summer with a programme packed full of fun to celebrate the Festival’s 10

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15 April 2024

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY PRESENTS READING & LEEDS ANNOUNCE OVER THIRTY NEW ACTS

FLO // TEDDY SWIMS // GOOD NEIGHBOURS // KID KAPICHI // JESSIE MURPH BRADLEY SIMPSON // JAGUAR // METTE // DEAD POET SOCIETY   AND MANY MORE  

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12 April 2024

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Lights, Music, Six! The Hundred Priority Window is Now Open

The priority window to early bird tickets for this summer’s Northern Superchargers fixtures at Headingley is now open. Fans of the Northern Superchargers can once again look forward to a summer of lights, music and world class sport.

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10 April 2024

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APRIL AT LEEDS HERITAGE THEATRES

Spring has sprung, bringing with it a whole host of shows at Leeds Heritage Theatres. Catch the world premiere production of Kay Mellor’s final stage play, enjoy stand-up from comedy giants Frankie Boyle, Ed Gamble

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5 April 2024

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ANNUAL SUNNY BANK MILLS EXHIBITION ATTRACTS A RECORD NUMBER OF ENTRIES

One of Yorkshire’s most prestigious annual art exhibitions has attracted a record number of entries this year. The acclaimed Ones To Watch exhibition at the Sunny Bank Mills Art Gallery in Farsley, between Leeds and Bradford, is now open

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4 April 2024

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Gusto Italian invites guests to celebrate their bank holiday with a bottomless brunch and an Easter egg hunt

Gusto Italian, the home of special occasions, will be celebrating the Easter Bank Holiday with a weekend of bottomless brunches and an Easter egg hunt. 

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28 March 2024

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Countdown to the Cosmic Extravaganza: Leodis Space Agency Launches in Leeds City Centre

This weekend marks the launch of the Leodis Space Agency, a collaboration between LeedsBID and Welcome to Leeds. It promises an unforgettable Easter Activation across Leeds City Centre. Prepare to be transported into a cosmic wonderland as the hea

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23 March 2024

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Plans for new Leeds Kirkgate Market food village are stacking up nicely

Plans for a new food village at Leeds Kirkgate Market have taken a significant step forward with the confirmation of a preferred operator for the ‘container-style’ venue.

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22 March 2024

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New museum display celebrates Muslims in the North

The trailblazing contributions of Muslims living and working in the north of England are being celebrated in a new museum display in Leeds. Leeds City Museum’s spectacular Voices of Asia Gallery is hosting Muslims of the North, which was l

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20 March 2024

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