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Tours of Leeds Crowned ‘Specialist Tour Company of the Year’ for Fourth Time

Tours of Leeds founder Mike Hampshire is celebrating winning Yorkshire Specialist Tour Company of the Year 2024/25.

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24 January 2025

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Leeds with Candlelight’s special shows

Whether you’re looking for classic romance or Bridgerton-inspired elegance, this series of concerts offers unforgett

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22 January 2025

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The Queens Hotel Announces Official Partnership with North Star Coffee Roasters

The Queens Hotel is excited to announce its official partnership with North Star Coffee Roasters, a Leeds-based company renowned for ethically sourced, high-quality coffee. This collaboration reflects the hotel’s dedication to enhancing

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21 January 2025

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High flying new production from imitating the dog premieres at Leeds Playhouse

The little-known story of a pioneering black fighter pilot who later worked with iconic French dancer Josephine Baker and American jazz legend Duke Ellington has inspired a new show by imitating the dog premiering in the Courtyard Theatre at Leeds

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20 January 2025

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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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