Now it's not everyday that you get to celebrate a huge milestone birthday, even less so when it belongs to a local business, but Aagrah's 45th birthday comes as no surprise to anyone that's tasted their menu.
The restaurant has been kept in the family for a whopping 45 years and has been passed on through the generations to keep that authentic Kashmiri cuisine tasting fresh and flavoursome.
Director Naeem told The Hoot Leeds that the big birthday made him feel "very old", but was excited about hitting the milestone.
Aagrah was first started by Naeem's parents and uncles to bring home-style cooking to Yorkshire- and it's safe to say that the family has left far more than a lasting impression.
These days there's a total of nine restaurants spanning across Leeds city centre, Garforth and Chapel Allerton, as well as further afield in Doncaster, Tadcaster, Wakefield, Midpoint, Shipley and even Skipton to choose from.
Aagrah is celebrating 45 years of business. / Image: Aagrah
To celebrate their huge birthday, Aagrah is thanking their returning customers that have supported them through the past 45 years with an impressive 45% off the bill on their birthday.
The offer will be valid in all Aagrah restaurants on Tuesday 5 July 2022 on food only.
In addition to this, Aagrah will also be offering 25% off food Monday - Thursday throughout July and if it is your own 45th birthday you will get to eat for free and your party will get 25% off food (at Aagrah Leeds only).
What a way to celebrate 45 years of business.
Onion Bhaji starter. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
If you need any recommendations, every curry from the Masala to Makhani served three different ways oozes with spices and flavours, and all dishes come as huge portion sizes- even the onion bhajis come as huge circular rings.
Whilst there's plenty of soft drinks and beers to choose from to accompany your meal, the stand-out option here are the cocktails on tap.
Grab a seat underneath the flower-covered ceiling at the Chapel Allerton venue and you're set for an Instagrammable Kashmiri cuisine packed with flavour.
Norfolk-based jewellery brand Lisa Angel is opening their first Yorkshire site right here in Leeds.
Jewellery and trinket lovers, this one's for you.
Lisa Angel, a female-founded jewellery and gifting brand will open the doors to its new store in Victoria Gate next month.
Shoppers can expect a wonderful range of jewellery, gifts, and accessories that have established a loyal following during more than twenty years of business.
Founded in 2004 by Lisa hand making jewellery which she sold at craft fairs local to her Norfolk home, the business has only gone from strength to strength since.
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The brand is now a recognised part of the British high street landscape, boasting seven other stores across Norfolk, Suffolk, and the Midlands.
After opening two stores last year and three stores in 2024, Lisa Angel’s founder and Creative Director, Lisa, said: “As an independent retailer, we are thrilled to launch in a destination with such a reputation as Victoria Leeds.
"We believe retail should remain grounded in inspiration and discovery, and we look forward to bringing just that to the vibrant city of Leeds, in our first store in the north.”
Managing Director James Moody explained the significance to the business of opening a new store in a city as influential as Leeds: “We're incredibly excited to be opening our first northern showcase store in such a prestigious location.
"Victoria Leeds represents exactly the kind of vibrant retail destination where we can bring the full Lisa Angel experience to new customers. This is a significant milestone for us as we continue to grow our retail presence."
We'll keep you up to date when we know an opening date, but for now you can check out what to expect here.
Yorkshire residents are being invited to name two new bin lorries
Clementine Hall
Well...this is a new one.
Ever fancied naming a bin lorry? Well today is your lucky day, because now you can.
Yorkshire-based waste management experts Divert are celebrating the arrival of two swanky new tbin rucks by inviting the local community to help name them.
The iconic purple bins, vans and trucks can be seen across the Yorkshire area helping to clean up waste from Bradford to Harrogate.
Two new lorries are set to be joining the fleet in April and May, and of course they need a name.
And who better to ask than the general public? The winning names will be added to the cabs of each of the trucks for all to see, and announced via the Divert website and social media channels.
Absolutely anyone from across the UK is welcome to take part, but the company are especially keen for people from Yorkshire to enter.
You can be as creative as you like, but there are a couple of rules...
No swearing or offensive names. Aside from that, you can let your freak flag fly.
The Divert team are keen to hear the 'best celebrity puns, local namesakes, and downright silly names' the public have to offer.
John Verity, Managing Director of Divert, comments: “Naming our bin trucks is a great way to bring some joy to the local community. We hope to bring a smile to the faces of passing drivers and pedestrians as our fleet passes by.
“Not only that, naming our lorries can help our drivers to take pride and ownership in the vehicles they drive and be a key reminder of our engagement within the community. We’re always keen to employ any initiatives that help the public to engage with us and ensure we’re seen as a friendly face in the area.”
Winners will be voted for by the team internally, and the competition closes at 5 pm on 31 March 2026.
Sophie Smith -
1st July 2022 
