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Leeds Commuters Can Enjoy Free Coffee as The Queens Partners with North Star Coffee Roasters in support of Leeds Mind to Brighten January

On Monday, January 20th, The Queens Hotel, in partnership with North Star Coffee Roasters, will offer free coffee to commuters and locals in City Square from 8am to 10am. The initiative aims to spread positivity an

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15 January 2025

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Sugarize Brings Custom Pick & Mix Magic to the Merrion Centre

Sweet shop experience opens for shoppers

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14 January 2025

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Two pioneering women’s organisations celebrated in new University of Leeds exhibition

Crackling with visual invention, DIY spirit and righteous protest, a new exhibition in The University of Leeds’ Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery explores the histories of two pioneering organisations that grew out of the Wome

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14 January 2025

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Gripping Leeds-based thriller launches new Bramall Rock Void season at Leeds Playhouse

Shellshocked, a gripping cat and mouse thriller that will keep audiences guessing until the final explosive scene, launches the Spring/Summer 25 season in the Bramall Rock Void studio theatre at Leeds Playhouse.

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13 January 2025

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Historic costume gives a little peep at children’s fancy fashions

A vintage Little Bo Peep costume proudly worn by a Leeds girl more than 120 years ago has been restored to its former glory ahead of a new exhibition. Records show the beautiful, dainty garment was Glady

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10 January 2025

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Merrion Centre Plans Biggest Chinese New Year Celebrations for 2025

The Merrion Centre in Leeds is set for the biggest Chinese New Year celebration yet, earmarked to take place across two weekends in 2025. Following the overwhelming success of last year’s event, visitors are invited to enjoy a vibrant p

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7 January 2025

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MIDDLETON RAILWAY CELEBRATES RAILWAY 200 ON NEW YEARS DAY

 The Middleton Railway is delighted to be taking part in the “Whistle up” on 1st January to herald the start of “Railway 200”, a celebration of the opening of the Stockton to Darlington Railway.  

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27 December 2024

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City’s sparkling Christmas celebrations make Leeds top of the shops

Leeds city centre has enjoyed its busiest day for five years, as the arrival of the festive season prompted a seasonal surge in shoppers and visitors. High tech cameras positioned at key locations across t

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20 December 2024

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Christmas Wrapped: Richard Armitage voices “To Leeds, with Love” at The Queens as the spectacle launches

LeedsBID Illuminate Leeds with Spectacular Christmas Projection as the landmark Leeds building is brought to life, with stunning new city centre animation

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16 December 2024

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VICTORIA LEEDS CELEBRATES RECORD FOOTFALL WITH ‘CATCH THE MAGIC’ END OF YEAR SPECTACULAR

Yorkshire’s premier retail and dining destination, Victoria Leeds, is ending the year on a high with the centre reporting record footfall in Victoria Gate, and is celebrating with a huge giveaway activation.

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4 December 2024

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