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Pumpkin Trails and Peppa Pig: free half-term fun at White Rose

White Rose Shopping Centre is set to welcome Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, and recent arrival baby Evie Pig as part of a meet-and-greet event this October half term.

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15 October 2025

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Regency reimagined: Harewood reveals details of opulent Bridgerton-inspired Christmas 

Harewood has revealed further details of its much-anticipated Christmas event, a Glittering Invitation: Harewood’s Grand Christmas Ball, promising opulent decor and “amped up” Rege

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14 October 2025

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Estabulo Bar and Grill To Open At The Merrion Centre

A New Brazilian Dining Experience at the Heart of Leeds Arena Quarter Authentic Brazilian rodizio bar and grill Estabulo is set to open a brand-new restaurant at the Merrion Centre in Leeds this October. Adjoining the Ibis S

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13 October 2025

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THE STREETS TO PERFORM ‘A GRAND DON’T COME FOR FREE’ IN FULL AT KIRKSTALL ABBEY

REVERED BRITISH MULTI-HYPHENATES TO HEADLINE ‘LIVE AT KIRKSTALL ABBEY’ 2026 THE STREETS FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER PERFORMING IN FULL

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10 October 2025

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LIVE AT LEEDS IN THE CITY ADDS FINAL NAMES, ANNOUNCES LAUNCHPAD PARTNERSHIP FOR ARTIST SUBMISSIONS

WESTSIDE COWBOY, RADIO FREE ALICE AND GIRL GROUP FOR 2025 EDITION NEXT MONTH LIVE AT LEEDS IN THE CITY VENUES ACROSS LEEDS SATURDAY 15th

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10 October 2025

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GET MASHED NOT SMASHED AT THE UK’S FIRST SOBER OKTOBERFEST

Mash Gang is to host Swaptober Fest, the UK’s first ever completely sober Oktoberfest celebration, to guarantee a night you won’t forget! To celebrate Sober October, award winning alcohol-free beer brand

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10 October 2025

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Leeds International Film Festival announces 2025 Programme

LIFF Opening night is Richard Linklater’s evocative and captivating portrait of lyricist Lorenz Hart, Blue Moon LIFF Closing night is Hlynur Pálmason’s tender and playful family portrait, The Love That Remains

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9 October 2025

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STEVEN FRAYNE ANNOUNCES A WEEK OF UP CLOSE MAGIC SHOWS FOR BRADFORD 2025 UK CITY OF CULTURE

The world-famous magician Steven Frayne will return to his home city of Bradford this December for an exclusive UK City of Culture residency at intimate pop-up venue Loading Bay from Monday 1 to Sunday 7 December – offering audiences a unique sh

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7 October 2025

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Three cheers for the trio of Tiny Tims who will star in Leeds Playhouse’s A Christmas Carol

Meet Lucas, Thalia and Alexa – the trio of Tiny Tims who will share the iconic role in Leeds Playhouse’s spell-binding festive feast of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol starring Reece Dinsdale as Ebenezer Scrooge. The production will ligh

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7 October 2025

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Ride 4 Leeds: Four-day international ride to raise funds for four Leeds charities as part of the city’s 400th anniversary

Do you want to ride from Leeds to Dortmund, Germany, to raise money for Leeds? A major new charity bike ride is calling for riders and businesses to get involved in a unique fundraising challenge that will see participants pedal from Leeds to its

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3 October 2025

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