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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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‘The Night Before NHS Christmas’

“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the land , The sick were being cared for by an NHS hand” The experiences of Uchenna Akpuche, Staff Nurse at St James’s Hospital, Leeds, featur

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3 December 2024

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December at Leeds Heritage Theatres & Leeds on Film

Christmas is just around the corner. Warm up the cold winter nights with some of the many treats on offer throughout December at Leeds Heritage Theatres. Add a sprinkle of magic to your Christmas with Northern Ballet’s A Christmas Carol

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2 December 2024

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Panto magic as vintage Leeds Town Hall chandelier gets new lease of light

A stunning vintage chandelier which once lit up some of the biggest names in music has landed a dazzling new role in a fabulous festive panto.

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26 November 2024

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