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Topshop is officially back in Leeds and it’s just as iconic as we remember

Finally.

Clementine Hall - 17th February 2026

Topshop and its Joni jeans have launched in 32 John Lewis stores across the UK, and we're absolutely buzzing about it.

Okay before we get your hopes up, the absolutely mega Topshop on Briggate is still gone for good, but the fashion brand has officially launched in our local John Lewis and its enough to get us feeling very nostalgic.

It's all part of a nationwide partnership with John Lewis that brings Topshop and Topman back into physical retail on the British high street.

From today, Topshop will launch in 32 John Lewis stores and online, featuring a curated edit of
its most in-demand and premium pieces.

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Topman will debut in just seven locations, including right here in Leeds - apart from Newcastle, it's the only northern site to do so.

So for those Leeds lads looking to level up their wardrobe, you can count yourself very lucky.

Michelle Wilson, Managing Director of Topshop, said: “Today is about making it easier for
customers to access the Topshop and Topman pieces they love. From our cult denim to
new‐season footwear, you can see it, feel it and take it home the same day. Partnering with John
Lewis brings Topshop back to high streets across the UK with the level of service our customers
expect.”

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Peter Ruis, Managing Director of John Lewis, added: “Topshop and Topman are brands with
enormous cultural relevance, and their return to physical retail is something our customers are
genuinely excited about. This partnership reflects our focus on bringing iconic names, strong style
and compelling experiences into our stores.”

You can browse the Topman and Topshop collections online at John Lewis here.

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The Maccabees announce full line-up for huge Leeds show at Kirkstall Abbey

Clementine Hall

Indie heroes The Maccabees are set to headline Live at Kirkstall Abbey, and they'll be joined by a few others.

The renowned indie rock quintet The Maccabees have shared a stacked lineup for their only northern headline show this year as part of the Live at Kirkstall Abbey concert series.

Joining them are Newcastle Alt-Rock legends Maxïmo Park, eclectic art rock fourpiece Everything Everything, psychedelic indie rock stalwarts The Mystery Jets led by the inimitable Blaine Harrison and fast rising singer/songwriter/storyteller Fiona-Lee.

The Maccabees’ eagerly anticipated return in 2024 got indie music lovers across the country very excited indeed, headlining All Points East and Glastonbury’s Park Stage, the band’s return was met with enthusiastic crowds.

Building upon that reception, The Maccabees are now set to inspire similar scenes across the country as they head out on a major outdoor summer tour in July including their only northern date at Leeds’ Kirkstall Abbey.

Maccabees guitarist Felix White says, “The year we’ve just had was so special to all of us, and so unexpected, that it has put some momentum in everyone collectively …. and who wouldn’t want to do all that again”

Also announced for this year's Live at Kirkstall Abbey is The Streets, performing their critically acclaimed album A Grand Don’t Come for Free alongside reunited Leeds indie heroes The Sunshine Underground.

The debut ‘Above All Else’ event headlined by Loyle Carner will be taking place and the return of Kirkstall Abbey Comedy Festival featuring Dara Ó’Brien, Jason Manford, Lucy Beamount and more.

The Maccabees will be performing at Kirkstall Abbey on Friday 31 July 2026 and you can get your tickets here.

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The factory shop in Batley where you can get your favourite biscuits for £2 or less

Just outside of Leeds in Batley, there’s a factory shop selling all of your favourite biscuit varieties for less than £2.

Sweet treat suppliers Fox’s Biscuits have been operating in Batley over 160 years with its family run business serving families across Europe, North America and of course, West Yorkshire.

These cookie creators are known for producing some of the biggest names in the confectionery industry including Maryland, Paterson’s, and all the brands above.

Whether you’re Jammie Dodger obsessed, a Party Ring preacher or a Wagon Wheel warrior, you’ll find all this and more at this biscuit factory shop - for cheaper than it is on the shelves.

If you’re after a biscuit bargain, look no further. You can get your hands on retail-ready and pre-packaged milk chocolate or millionaire’s cookies for only 85p.

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Those much-loved bickies we were talking about before are all up for grabs: packs of Wagon Wheels for £1, Jammie Dodgers priced at 60p and even party rings at 50p, yes please.

You can also pick up their assorted biscuit trays that you’d usually expect to see on supermarket shelves like Fox’s classic biscuit selection, chocolatey biscuit selection and more.

Or if you have a sweet spot for a particular biscuit from one of their many boxed varieties you can get bags of individual flavours like the white chocolate rounds and triple chocolate cookies all for £1.50.

There’s even an opportunity for you to grab some Fox’s branded items like a reusable water bottle, tote bag and even sticky notes for when you plan your shopping list for your next visit.

The factory shop’s opening hours are quite limited with this vendor only opening four days a week from 9am to 3pm and 2pm on a Saturday.

Fox’s Biscuits factory shop is open four days a week from 9am to 3pm on Tuesday to Friday and 9am to 2pm on a Saturday, if you’re after sorting out your biscuit fix.

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