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The National Science and Media Museum’s Pictureville Cinema announced as West Yorkshire’s exclusive venue for 69th BFI London Film Festival

The National Science and Media Museum’s Pictureville Cinema is West Yorkshire’s only partner venue for 69th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express. Festival takes place at Pictureville cinema a

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9 September 2025

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Harewood volunteers have made 5,000 upcycled decorations for Christmas event

With just over 100 days until Christmas to go, renowned maximalist interior designer Siobhan Murphy has already dived head first into the festivities, working with dozens of volunteers at Harewood to create over 5,000 han

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9 September 2025

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Update regarding change of dates for October’s Light Night Leeds 2025

The dates of this October’s Light Night Leeds have been changed to avoid a clash with an upcoming Leeds United Premier League fixture. After discussions with artists, stakeholders and sponsors, the decis

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4 September 2025

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UK’S MOST POPULAR INDEPENDENT CAFÉ FEDERAL TO OPEN FIRST YORKSHIRE OUTLET IN LEEDS

The UK’s most popular brunch spot Federal is heading over the Pennines to open its first Yorkshire café in Leeds. Established in Manchester in 2014, Federal is inspired by Kiwi an

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3 September 2025

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BRAND NEW BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH MENU LAUNCHING AT LEEDS’ LATEST RESTAURANT – THE BANKSIA

Diners can expect Mediterranean-inspired dishes alongside a range of drinks options from just £40pp Launching just in time for the Bank Holiday weekend (22nd Augus

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2 September 2025

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THE EMBRACE: NEW LANDMARK STREET ART CELEBRATES THE CONNECTIONS OF A PROUD NORTHERN CITY

Giant city centre artwork unveiled on Aire Street in Leeds 14m mural, created by Leeds based artist Elle Koziupa and Global Street Art, celebrates the journeys that have helped shape Leeds

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2 September 2025

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SEPTEMBER AT LEEDS HERITAGE THEATRES

September is stacked with shows at Leeds Heritage Theatres. Don’t miss the final week of the National Theatre’s sensational War Horse at Leeds Grand Theatre, before our resident companies Northern Ballet and

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2 September 2025

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Hygge Café to open first Leeds branch at the Merrion Centre

Scandi-inspired coffee and brunch favourite arrives in time for city’s new student intake HYGGE – the much-loved Sheffield-based coffee and brunch spot – is set to bring its co

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2 September 2025

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Bah Humbug? Not this company! Leeds Playhouse announces a spell-binding cast for A Christmas Carol

Leeds Playhouse is gifting audiences a spellbinding cast in its magical production of Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol. Directed by Amy Leach (Animal Farm, Macbeth, Mr Sn

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26 August 2025

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NEW CONTEMPORARY PERSIAN RESTAURANT BIYA2 OPENS IN LEEDS

Biya2, the latest new restaurant to arrive in Leeds, is bringing bold Mediterranean flavours and the rich tradition of Persian grilling to the city’s dining scene. Opening its doors today (August 21), Biya2 offers a unique blend of tradit

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21 August 2025

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