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Skate into the festive season: White Rose ice rink to return for 2025

White Rose Shopping Centre’s magical Christmas ice rink is returning due to popular demand this festive season, open from 20th November until 4th January 2026.

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16 October 2025

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Leeds’ Largest Chinese Bakery, Sing Sing Bakery, Opens at the Merrion Centre

Authentic, freshly made Hong Kong-style treats now served at the Merrion Centre. The Merrion Centre announces the latest arrival of Leeds’ largest Chinese

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16 October 2025

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BREWERY WHARF TAVERN PIZZA KITCHEN TO OPEN FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER SUNDAY ROASTS ‘BY THE WATER’ FROM SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER 2025

Brewery Wharf Tavern is firing up its brand-new Pizza Kitchen, opening Friday 17 October 2025, bringing fresh, homemade, stonebaked sourdough pizzas to the Leeds waterfront.

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15 October 2025

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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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