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TOP GUN: MAVERICK FLIES IN TO LEEDS GRAND THEATRE FOR A SPECTACULAR CONCERT EVENT

Smash-hit blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick will be shown on the big screen in the atmospheric surroundings of Leeds Grand Theatre for one night only on 28 October, with the Orchestra of Opera North adding un

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23 August 2024

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Leeds Pride Unveils Plans for the First LGBTQ+ Community Centre in the City

Leeds Pride is delighted to announce Pride Place, the first dedicated LGBTQ+ community and cultural centre in Leeds. Located in the heart of the Freedom Quarter, this historic development marks a significant achievement for the Leeds LGBTQ+ commun

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22 August 2024

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MONTHLY STREET FOOD & MAKERS MARKET TO LAUNCH AT LEEDS’ SOUTH BANK

Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays are soon to be jam-packed with some of the very best street food, drink, music and entertainment with the launch of new street food and makers’ market, Tower Works Street Fest.   The team b

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19 August 2024

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ACCESS AND INCLUSIVITY AT THE HEART OF £21K ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND AWARD TO SUNNY BANK MILLS ART GALLERY IN LEEDS

Sunny Bank Mills Art Gallery in Farsley, between Leeds and Bradford, has been awarded £21,262 from Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants Fund to improve access and inclusion to its Arts Programme through the delivery of a visua

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15 August 2024

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August at Leeds Heritage Theatres

Join us at City Varieties for the hottest shows this summer. Entertain the kids with Pop Party, enjoy anecdotes from Jimmy Tarbuck OBE or laugh your socks off with Joe Pasquale. Plus, some of the

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5 August 2024

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Thackray Museum unveils its next groundbreaking exhibition: You Choose

Bionic eyes and artificial tongues: major new exhibition on personalised medicine opens in Leeds

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27 July 2024

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Dreamer or adventurer? Six by Nico announces first ever “versus” series – seeing two menus go head-to-head

Six weeks, two menus, one important choice – Six by Nico Leeds announces “versus” concept across all UK restaurants The “versus” concept will see two new menus, Guilty Pleasures and Shanghai, go head-to-head d

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26 July 2024

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Sizzling New Summer Arrivals at Trinity Kitchen

Trinity Kitchen has announced an exciting line-up of street food vendors just in time for the summer, bringing back some old favourites while welcoming a new burger vendor. Guests can explore a huge range of options includi

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24 July 2024

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Leeds International Film Festival announces appointments, dates, venues and shape of 2024 edition

The forward-thinking Festival welcomes 21 new programmers to the team appointed from open applications championing new industry talent The Festival announces s

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21 July 2024

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Group of three women admiring a Barbara Hepworth sculpture holding a map

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS LAUNCHES PUBLIC ART AUDIO TRAIL

Available for all to experience with no booking required, a new Audio Trail celebrates the University of Leeds’ collection of public art, a much-loved feature of campus life for the past century. Visitors can pick up a free map

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19 July 2024

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