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Much-loved West Yorkshire cafe announces closure after heartbreaking health diagnosis

Calderdale | 22/04/26

Much-loved West Yorkshire cafe announces closure after heartbreaking health diagnosis

News | 22/04/26

‘Historic’ moment as UK passes bill to ban everyone born after 2008 from smoking

The route for next year's historic women's Tour de France has been announced - and it all starts in Leeds

Leeds | 21/04/26

The route for next year’s historic women’s Tour de France has been announced – and it all starts in Leeds

Where to watch Leeds FA Cup final in and around city centre

Food & Drink | 21/04/26

Where to watch the FA Cup semi-final in and around Leeds

Sheffield's top independent bookshops to host huge book festival

The Sheff | 21/04/26

Sheffield’s top independent bookshops are putting on a big book festival this weekend

Beloved local bakery Bluebird Bakery set to expand with a new Chapel Allerton cafe

Eats | 21/04/26

Beloved local bakery set to expand with a new Chapel Allerton cafe

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The very best record shops in and around Sheffield city centre

Ilkley Food and Drink Festival drops full line-up, including big tribute acts and... banana jousting?

Ilkley Food and Drink Festival drops full line-up, including big tribute acts and… banana jousting?

Seven in 10 NHS staff think the health service is ‘poorly prepared’ for another pandemic

Linguists want people to submit their favourite swear words... for science

Linguists want people to submit their favourite swear words… for science

In The Making is opening in Sheffield

In The Making – A brand-new marketplace with more than 100 independent businesses inside is opening in Sheffield

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Beloved local bakery set to expand with a new Chapel Allerton cafe

Beloved local bakery Bluebird Bakery set to expand with a new Chapel Allerton cafe

The Smithfield has painted this iconic unit red again

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A Leeds icon has been reborn as The Smithfield opens in former The Reliance site

Tacos and Mexican small plates

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In pictures – Mexican restaurant Madre opens up in Leeds at last

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Leeds’ first frozen yoghurt bar is opening in Headingley this weekend

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Cult favourite burger chain Burgerism is officially coming to Leeds this summer

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The very best record shops in and around Sheffield city centre

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Kesha pulls out of Roundhay Festival as all-new Pitbull line-up revealed

Jumbo Records in Leeds

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The best record shops in and around Leeds for vinyl shopping and more

Yungblud will perform at Leeds' First Direct Arena this week. Credit: Publicity picture

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Yungblud at First Direct Arena, Leeds – stage times, setlist, support and more

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Team behind Mint Warehouse to open new 2,000 capacity venue in Leeds with strict no-phone policy