Mark your calendars, tell your mates, grab your sunglasses - it's time to raise a glass to summer.
Is there anything better than dancing in the sunshine with all your mates, drink in hand, with the smell of street food wafting in the air? We don't think so.
And you can absolutely be living this life next Saturday 9 August at The Junction, as they'll be hosting their ultimate Summer Fair.
From 1 - 9pm, you can head over to the scenic Monk Bridge Viaduct and enjoy live DJs, music, street food, ice cream, a fully stocked bar, games (did someone say tug of war?), face painting and a live sketcher to remember the moment with.
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The best part? It's completely free entry and it's all to raise money for Latch.
Latch is a fantastic charitable organisation that refurbishes derelict and rundown houses in the Chapeltown, Harehills and Burley areas of Leeds.
Once fully modernised and furnished, the properties provide supported housing for people who are homeless or in housing need. It's a fantastic cause and you can support it all whilst partying with your mates - it's a win win.
And that's not all The Junction has on this summer, there's so much for you to get involved in to really embrace the last few summer weeks.
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If you're an early bird who likes to catch the worm, then head over to The Junction for Sunrise Yoga with We Are Wellness.
From 7.30 - 8.30am you can breathe in, stretch out and rise with the sun. It's all completely free and open to residents and non-residents, there's numerous dates throughout summer and you can book your spot here. We can't think of a better way to kickstart the day.
If yoga isn't your thing then do not fret, The Junction are all about learning new skills and are hosting craft workshops in collaboration with Esk House and Studio Dawn.
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Whether you want to try your hand at plant pot painting, coaster painting or just fancy a relaxed paint and chill - there's a workshop for everyone. Have a read and choose yours here.
For the music lovers out there, The Junction are hosting two afternoon acoustic sessions for you to jam out to on the weekend. Jake Kirkham will be taking to the stage on Sunday 10 August whilst Matthew Grant will be providing the tunes on Saturday 23 August.
Taking place from 3-5pm, these sessions are completely free to attend and open to all. No need to sign up, just sit back, relax and enjoy.
The Junction are constantly keeping busy and providing amazing events like these throughout the year, and you can keep up to date with it all via their website here.
It's a fantastic community and a great opportunity to meet like minded people, so if you haven't yet - get involved.
Leeds City Council has confirmed that work to stabilise buildings on Lower Kirkgate is set to begin later this month, with repairs expected to take around 20 weeks to complete.
Back in 2024, Lower Kirkgate in Leeds city centre was closed following the partial collapse of a building, leaving one of the city's oldest streets inaccessible.
Since then, the street has remained closed while plans were developed to address the structural issues affecting the buildings.
Now, almost two years after the initial incident, the council has confirmed that a contractor has been appointed to carry out the work.
The buildings are privately owned, but Leeds City Council says it will step in to carry out the stabilisation work to prevent further deterioration and protect the historic properties.
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A spokesperson for Leeds City Council said: “We are pleased that, following months of careful planning and preparation, we are now in a position to begin stabilising these privately owned buildings.
“A contract has been awarded for the work, which is scheduled to get under way later this month and is expected to take around 20 weeks to complete.
“It should be stressed that the situation on Lower Kirkgate is not of the council's making, with the owners of the buildings allowing their condition to deteriorate over many years and then failing to take the necessary steps to address the resultant structural issues.
“By stepping in and carrying out this work itself, the council will be able to arrest the deterioration of important heritage assets on one of Leeds’s oldest streets. As always, we thank the local community for their continued patience and support.”
Further details about the work, including when the street may be able to reopen, have not yet been confirmed.
Canadian rock legends Nickelback announce Leeds gig on huge world arena tour
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Nickelback announce world arena tour in support of their new album - and they're coming to Leeds.
The Canadian rockers will be bringing their biggest hits as well brand-new music to arenas around the world.
Formed in Hanna, Alberta, the band made up of Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger and Daniel Adair, have sold nearly 65 million albums worldwide.
Best known for rock anthems including Rockstar, Photograph and How You Remind Me, Nickelback have built up a huge global following over the course of their career.
The upcoming tour will see the band celebrate their new album, Everything Under The Sun, and they'll be kicking off the UK leg of the tour right here in Leeds at the First Direct Bank Arena.
The tour follows their record-setting Get Rollin' world tour, and will once again take them to venues across North America, Europe, and Australia.
The group have sold nearly 65 million albums worldwide, and achieved billions of streams across digital platforms.
Their new album will be released at the end of the month on Friday 30 October, so you'll have plenty of time to get to know their new tracks before they come to Leeds on Saturday 22 May 2027.
They'll be supported on the tour by Don Broco, an English four-piece featuring Rob Damiani, Simon Delaney, Tom Doyle and Matt Donnelly. Known for their genre-defying sound and dynamic approach to modern rock.
Nickelback 2027 UK Tour Dates in full
22 May - Leeds First Direct Bank Arena
24 May - London The O2
28 May - Birmingham Utility Arena
1 June - Glasgow Ovo Hydro
2 June - Manchester Co-op Live
Tickets for Nickelback at the Leeds First Direct Arena go on sale next Friday 16 October and you can get yours HERE.
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5th August 2025 
