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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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Trinity Leeds to Drum Up a Spark! at Light Night 2025

The streets of Leeds will be illuminated once again as Light Night Leeds returns this October – and one of its most iconic performers will be making a triumphant return. The internationally renowned Spark! drummers will be back a

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30 September 2025

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STEP INTO A WORLD OF MAGIC THIS HALLOWEEN

First look inside The Hole in Wand, Now Open at St John’s Centre, Leeds

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30 September 2025

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BBC Introducing Live comes to National Science and Media Museum

The National Science and Media Museum will host BBC Introducing Live on Friday 10 October. Event is aimed at aspiring musicians, DJs, producers and anyone interested in working in the music industry. Programme features indu

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30 September 2025

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Celebrate the Season in Sparkling Style at Harewood

This Christmas, Harewood invites guests to step into a world of seasonal elegance with the launch of its Festive Afternoon Tea, running from 8 November to 4 January. Set against the backdrop of Harewood’s enchanting Grand Christmas Ball,

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28 September 2025

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The Savvy Baker Set to Sweeten Up Trinity Leeds

Trinity Leeds is set to welcome renowned brownie brand The Savvy Baker, founded by Leeds entrepreneur Savannah Roqaa this Autumn. The Leeds-based baker who is famed for her indulgent brownies and blondies with a loyal online follow

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26 September 2025

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Celebrate Moon Festival Magic at The Ivy Asia

Visit The Ivy Asia for an enchanting Moon Festival celebration, where timeless tradition meets theatrical flair This autumn, The Ivy Asia invites guests to step into a world o

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25 September 2025

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RESTAURANT BAR & GRILL LAUNCHES WEEKEND CUT TO COMBAT DECLINE IN DATE NIGHTS

Date shows searches for date nights are on the decline and less couples are choosing restaurants for quality time with their other halves In response to the declining date nig

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24 September 2025

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