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01Food&Drink

Football Fanzone unveils big screen for England fans to watch World Cup action

Super-sized screens are being installed, the drinks are being chilled and street food is being prepared as Trinity Kitchen is set to host its own Football Fanzone showing the World Cup games this week – kicking off with England vs. Croatia on Wednesday, 17th June. The Trinity Leeds foodie favourite is transforming into an evening fan zone with three super-sized 5m x 3m screens, the ‘Northern Monk Trinity Tap’ bar with 20 beer taps from Leeds independent brewery Northern Monk, as well as 11 str

Jun 15, 2026

02Arts&Culture

Comedian and pianist Alistair McGowan to host special event

One of Britain’s best-loved comedians and impressionists, Alistair McGowan, will host an intimate afternoon of music and conversation with acclaimed young pianist, Ellis Arey, at Besbrode Pianos in Leeds. The event will take place on Sunday 21st June at 2pm and brings together two remarkable people from different generations for a candid, fascinating and witty discussion about talent, resilience, opportunity and the transformative power of music. Best known for his BAFTA-winning television s

Jun 15, 2026

03Arts&Culture

The Brit Fest 2026 returning this July

Take the short hop over the Pennines and visit The Brit Fest taking place this Summer from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th July 2026 at Ashley Hall Showground in Altrincham, it promises it’s biggest and most spectacular event yet – a four-day celebration of live music, community, and British culture that continues to grow from strength to strength. Headlining the festival will be Happy Mondays on Friday, Holly Johnson on Saturday, and ABC on Sunday, joined by a stellar cast of British music icons i

Jun 8, 2026

04Food&Drink

Football’s coming home – new bar & huge new football venue announced

Trinity Kitchen will turn into one of the city’s biggest hotspots to watch the World Cup this summer, transforming into an evening fan zone with three super-sized 5m x 3m screens, a brand new bar, DJs, brass bands and space for up to 1,000 supporters. Free to attend and opening in time for the start of the tournament on 11 June, fans will have the option of booking tables for England’s games making it the perfect base for a friendly matchday atmosphere. It has also been revealed that award-w

May 21, 2026

05Arts&Culture

Leeds Tattoo Expo: “we’re all about tattoos, but there’s much more to see!”

It might be the Leeds Tattoo Expo’s 11th year at Leeds First Direct Arena, but there are plenty of new attractions at this year’s cutting-edge event. Firmly established as a must-do for tattoo and alternative culture enthusiasts across the UK and beyond, around 220 of the industry’s best artists will showcase their skills. The organising team tries to involve as many Yorkshire businesses as possible, and as well as the best in tattooing, visitors can access piercings, permanent jewellery, toot

May 6, 2026

06Business

Great Yorkshire Show search for farming innovators

Entrepreneurs behind ground-breaking agricultural innovations will be celebrated at the Great Yorkshire Show, to inspire new ideas for game-changing farming practices. Entries are open until 11 May 2026 for the Great Yorkshire Show Innovation Awards across five categories. Finalists will be invited to showcase their innovations at the Great Yorkshire Show, with the award winners announced at the Show on Tuesday 14 July. The GYS Innovation Awards are organised by the Farmer Scientist Network,

Apr 22, 2026

07Business

Farmer tickets on sale for Great Yorkshire Show

Farmer tickets for the Great Yorkshire Show are now on sale, at the same price as last year, giving those working in the industry extra flexibility to access the iconic agricultural event. The tickets are discounted and available to use on any day of the 167th Great Yorkshire Show which will run from Tuesday July 14 to Friday July 17. Farmer tickets are strictly for purchase by the farming community only, at a price of £27.50 for adults, £10 children and £65 family – the same rate as 2025.

Mar 16, 2026

08Food&Drink

Yorkshire whisky distillery's open weekend

The team at Yorkshire's first single malt whisky distillery has announced details of the exclusive whiskies and the specialist masterclasses for its open weekend this weekend. Spirit of Yorkshire has extended its popular annual open day to an open weekend to take place at its distillery in Hunmanby, North Yorkshire from 1 pm on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July. Visitors will be able to join in with a host of whisky-related activities, including tours, tastings and the popular masterclasses l

Jul 24, 2025

09Arts&Culture

First Direct Bank arena announces The Prodigy

The Prodigy Announce meteoric Leeds Tour Date with Carl Cox at first direct bank arena – April 22, 2026 Electronic music icons The Prodigy are set to ignite the first direct bank arena in Leeds on April 22, 2026, as part of their highly anticipated UK & Ireland tour. The show marks the return of the legendary Electronic Punks, who will be joined by none other than DJ Carl Cox for a night of unrelenting energy and genre-defying music. The World Heavyweight Champions re-unite for a tour of str

Jun 30, 2025

10Arts&Culture

The Bradford super soapbox challenge returns - sign up now!

Get ready, Bradford! Bradford’s streets will once again come alive with speed, creativity, and excitement as the Super Soapbox Challenge returns on Sunday, 4th May. With the countdown now on, organisers are calling for teams to sign up and take part in this thrilling event. The highly anticipated race has become a staple in the city’s events calendar, drawing thousands of spectators and participants with its high-energy course and imaginative cart designs. This year, as Bradford celebrates its

Feb 26, 2025

11Business

Bank of England monetary policy expert to deliver lecture at Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University is delighted to welcome Dr. Catherine L. Mann, External Member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), to deliver the highly anticipated Economic Prospects Lecture on 11 February. Attendees will gain insights into the Bank’s latest Monetary Policy Report, to be released on 6 February. Catherine will address how the trade-off nexus between growth and inflation as outlined in the Monetary Policy Report presents challenges to monetary policy authorities.

Feb 5, 2025

12Arts&Culture

Scarborough Pride celebrates LGBTQ+ history month with inspiring new exhibition

In celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, Scarborough Pride, in collaboration with Scarborough Museums and Galleries, presents Picturing Pride, an evocative new exhibition created by photographer Aidan Brooks. This vibrant collection of portraits, captured during Scarborough Pride 2024, offers a striking visual celebration of the town’s diverse LGBTQ+ community. The exhibition will run from Saturday, 1st February, to Saturday, 26th April, at Scarborough Art Gallery, inviting locals and visitors

Jan 31, 2025