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FABULOUS TEXTILE FESTIVAL AT FARSLEY’S SUNNY BANK MILLS

Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley is once again opening the doors of its iconic 1912 Mill for the Threads Textile Festival over the weekend of Friday 7th – Sunday 9th June 2024. Threads Textil

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31 May 2024

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Actor in costume strikes a post outside Victoria Arcade in Leeds, as part of Opera North's new season

LEEDS STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT AS OPERA NORTH LAUNCHES ITS AUTUMN SEASON

Leeds is set to take centre-stage this autumn as Opera North launches its latest season with a series of compelling images to be displayed around its home city and used online. Each of the company’s touring venues will also get a set created esp

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30 May 2024

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Authentic Vietnamese Street Food Comes to the Merrion Centre

The Merrion Centre has announced its newest addition which is set to join its ever expanding culinary scene with the upcoming opening of Pho 37, offering authentic Vietnamese street food. This exciting venture is due to open its doors to the publi

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26 May 2024

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The Merrion Centre Commemorates 60 years as Leeds’ Longest Standing Shopping Centre

The Merrion Centre celebrates its diamond anniversary on 26th May To mark this milestone, a brand-new two-month exhibition showcasing the history and evolution of Leeds’ longest-standing shopping centre opens on May 23

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24 May 2024

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KINO PRESENTS STAYCATION FESTIVAL: A SUMMER OF FOOD, FILM & MUSIC

Marco Pierre White        Nigel Slater        Grace Dent                                      Dinner and conversation with top chefs and food writers

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24 May 2024

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All square this summer as vibrant new events programme announced

New look City Square is set to host an exciting outdoor events programme this summer, it was announced. The square, which has been transformed by one of the city’s most ambitious ever transport projects, will be the

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22 May 2024

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WITH LESS THAN 100 DAYS TO GO; READING & LEEDS LAUNCHES NEW STAGE & NEW ACTS

WITH LESS THAN 100 DAYS TO GO; READING & LEEDS LAUNCHES THE AUX,  A FIRST OF ITS KIND LIVE STAGE FOR THE UK’S PIONEERING DIGITAL CREATORS  MAX BALEGDE & GEORGE CLARKE // ANTICS W

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21 May 2024

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YOUR FREE TICKET TO THE STARS ON BOARD MOON PALACE!

YOUR FREE TICKET TO THE STARS ON BOARD MOON PALACE!   City Square Monday 20, Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 May 5pm – 10pm   Reimagine the future on board MOON PALACE, a mobile observatory

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16 May 2024

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Victoria Leeds announces its first Fashion Week opening with unmissable catwalk show

Exclusive events, VIP experiences & on-trend styling inspiration from Yorkshire’s premier lifestyle destination. Fashionistas get ready, Victoria Leeds launches a full fashion week for the city this s

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14 May 2024

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REV UP THE FUN: VW FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS SUMMER

The UK’s largest family friendly VW show returns for a fun-packed weekend at Harewood House between 9th-11th August The UK’s largest family-friendly VW show is back for another year with its three-day event at Harewood House on 9th-11

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9 May 2024

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