Leeds Rhinos star Sir Kevin Sinfield has been hailed as a "true hero", as his incredible seven-day fundraising challenge surpasses the £2m mark.
Sir Kevin Sinfield ran seven ultra-marathons in as little as seven days, having set off from Murrayfield, in Edinburgh on Sunday 13 November 2022.
The challenge was in aid of a host of motor neurone disease charities, inspired by friend and former team mate Rob Burrow.
The challenge saw the former Rhinos captain run over 60km a day each day, in order to reach his final destination in time which was The Old Trafford in Manchester, during the Rugby League World Cup final on Saturday 19 November.
And reach his final destination he did, Sir Kev was greeted to a roaring standing ovation from a near full-capacity crowd inside the stadium once his gruelling challenge came to an end.
He did it 🙌 Unbelievable achievement and over £1,400,000 raised for #MND
Speaking to the crowd at Old Trafford, Kevin said: "It’s all about friendship and the love for Rob. Everyone probably feels the same way about Rob as I do, he is an absolute champion."
Sinfield took up the challenge in honour of his former Leeds Rhinos teammate and pal Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with MND three years ago. Kevin and Rob shared an emotional exchange when Sinfield passed through Headingley, Leeds on day 6 of his challenge.
Sinfield's aim with this challenge was to raise £777,777 for people living with MND, which would be split between Motor Neurone Disease Association, Leeds Hospitals Charity, The Darby Rimmer MND Foundation, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation and MND Scotland.
But by yesterday morning, the donation page had shown that this original figure had been obliterated and an unbelievable £2 million pounds had been raised.
Leeds Rhinos have said they are proud of his incredible achievements. They tweeted "He did it. Unbelievable achievement and over £1,400,000 raised for #MND. We are so proud".
Authentic Turkish street food is coming to Kirkgate.
Leeds city centre is gearing up to welcome yet another new food spot, and this one is all about homemade lahmacun, shawarma wraps and plenty of signature tahini sauce.
Tahin will open its doors at 10 Kirkgate, next to The Cat Cafe, and with signs already up we don't think it'll be long until they welcome their first customers.
The restaurant is listed as a Turkish restaurant that specialise in their homemade tahini sauce, hence the name.
According to the restaurant's Instagram profile which has been going for a few years, Tahin also specialises in home-made lahmacun wraps alongside shawarma wraps.
For anyone unfamiliar with lahmacun, the Turkish staple is often described as a thin, crispy flatbread topped with a richly seasoned mixture of minced meat, herbs and vegetables.
Wrapped up with fresh salad and sauces, it makes for a satisfying and flavourful lunch to enjoy on-the-go.
Their Instagram suggests that Tahin once existed before back in 2022, so although this may not be a completely new venture, we're nevertheless very glad to see them back.
Its location puts it right in the middle of one of Leeds' busiest areas, making it the perfect mid-shopping pit stop for those wandering around Briggate or stopping for a bite to eat before heading out on the town.
The new opening comes at a time when Leeds' food scene is continuing to expand, with a string of independent restaurants and street-food concepts opening across the city centre throughout 2026.
This Leeds bistro has been named one of the best restaurants in the UK to plan a staycation around
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A much-loved neighbourhood Leeds restaurant has been given another major accolade.
There’s no shortage of brilliant places to eat in Leeds, but one Horsforth bistro has just been given a pretty huge seal of approval - and it might be worth planning your next staycation around.
The brilliant Bavette has been named one of the best neighbourhood restaurants in the UK to plan a staycation around by Condé Nast Traveller, appearing alongside a handpicked list of restaurants from across the country.
The list celebrates neighbourhood restaurants that are worth travelling for, with the magazine highlighting the growing appeal of venturing outside of busy city centres in search of smaller, more intimate places to eat.
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And Leeds has bagged itself a spot thanks to Bavette, and we can't say we're surprised.
The French-inspired neighbourhood bistro is run by chef Sandy Jarvis and his husband Clément Cousin.
Since opening in 2024, Bavette has quickly become one of the city's most talked-about restaurants, attracting diners far beyond its Horsforth home and scooping up accolades such as the 2024 Good Food Guide's Best UK Local Restaurant, a 2025 and 2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand, and a place in the 2026 National Restaurant Awards Top 100.
Condé Nast Traveller hails Bavette as "a true neighbourhood gem", saying: "The restaurant takes its cues from the couple’s London bistro roots, serving hearty yet elegant dishes made with seasonal ingredients.”
They finish by saying: "Reservations are hard to come by - but so worth it once you get your foot in the door."
We really couldn't agree more.
And while a trip to Horsforth might not technically count as a staycation for us Leeds locals, Bavette is certainly one restaurant worth crossing the city for.
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