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Thieves ram car into Leeds city centre clothing shop before stealing huge haul

Clementine Hall - 4th November 2026

West Yorkshire Police are urging witnesses to come forward.

The incident occurred on the evening of Monday 2 June around 8:40pm and saw a car deliberately drive into Belstaff on the outer edge of the Victoria Quarter.

The luxury brand is known for its waxed coats and leather jackets, with most selling for around £500 and some going for more than a grand.

Alongside the first car, another car was close by and saw the thieves pile expensive goods into the cars where thousands of pounds worth of items were expected to be stolen.

The West Yorkshire Police are urging witnesses to come forward.

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In a statement issues yesterday, Wednesday 3 November, they said: "Detectives investigating a ram raid at a clothing shop on Vicar Lane in Leeds city centre yesterday (2 November) are appealing for witnesses.

"Officers were called at around 8.40pm last night (2 November) to reports that a Kia Ceed had deliberately driven into a clothing shop on Vicar Lane in Leeds along with another Kia Ceed being present at the time.

"It was reported to police that a number of people entered the shop and stole a large quantity of clothing.Enquiries remain ongoing by Leeds CID.

"Anyone who witnessed the incident, has any footage, or can provide information are asked to contact police via 101 or use the Live Chat facility quoting reference 13260623871. Information can always be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111"

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Here are six of the most exciting new restaurants and cafes coming to Leeds this year

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The year is almost coming to an end, but Leeds is still bursting at the seams with plenty of new openings.

We love talking about food here at The Hoot, so allow us to indulge and let you know what foodie spots are opening in the city over the next couple of months.

Recently we've had everything from rotisserie chicken shops to Miami-inspired bodegas open up, and it seems like 2026 is the gift that keeps on giving...

Acai and the Tribe

88 Vicar Lane, LS1 7JH

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It's been a long time coming but we hope you haven’t forgotten that viral matcha and acai spot Acai and the Tribe is coming to Vicar Lane very soon.

Known for its colourful acai bowls, smoothies and coffee, the brand already has locations across the UK, and now its setting up shop in Leeds.

Joe & the Juice

1 Trinity St, LS1 6AP

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Girlies grab your Stanley cups and book that pilates class, because Joe and the Juice is finally coming to Leeds. ⁠
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It's been open across the pond in Manchester for just over a year now, and we've been waiting with bated breath to see when they'd make the triumphant step to LS1.⁠ Well, the time has come…get ready for all the matcha, juices, coffees and, of course, their iconic Tunacado sandwich. ⁠

Read more: Viral juice brand Joe & The Juice is opening in Leeds city centre

Egg & Co

Leeds city centre

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This much loved breakfast spot do one thing and one thing very well...egg sandwiches.

And it may be a familiar name to some of you lot, as Egg & Co recently opened up on bustling Deansgate in Manchester as well as inside Cambridge Street Collective in Sheffield.

This will be their first site in Leeds, though, and we're very 'egg-cited' about it...sorry.

Read more: Popular egg sandwich shop Egg & Co is opening in Leeds city centre

Burgerism

16 Duncan St, LS1 6DL

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If you don't know Burgerism, then get to know.

The Manchester-based burger chain is known by many for its incredible smash patties, funky branding, and quick, reliable service. Their concept is simple: good burgers made with quality ingredients and cooked fresh to order.

After opening in Meanwood just a few weeks ago they're now coming to the city centre, get in.

Read more: One of the UK’s cult-favourite burger chains is coming to Leeds city centre

Lano Noodles

Merrion Way, Leeds LS2 8NG

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If you're a fan of thick, chewy noodles, then you're going to like this one.

And that's because The Merrion Centre in Leeds is set to welcome Lano Noodles, an authentic hand-pulled noodle spot. Specialising in freshly made noodles, authentic Lanzhou-style beef noodle soup and traditional Chinese snacks, the independent restaurant will be unlike anything you can currently find in the city.

Read more: An authentic hand-pulled noodle restaurant is coming to Leeds city centre

Yo-Go Frozen Yoghurt

Headingley

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Introducing 'Yo-Go', your newest frozen yoghurt bar that will be opening up in Leeds' Hyde Park.

We don't know much about Yo-Go yet, but we do know it's female owned and is sporting some pretty cute branding.

The space is currently undergoing renovation, with the owner posting that she received the keys just a couple of days ago.

Read more: A brand-new frozen yoghurt bar is coming to Leeds

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Architects secure planning permission for jaw-dropping ‘boulder house’ on Ilkley Moor

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A house that looks good enough for James Bond is set to be built on Ilkley Moor.

Is that a formation of angular grey rocks sitting atop of the Yorkshire dales? No, it's a house.

The wildly contemporary structure, which has huge irregular-shaped windows and a natural outdoor pool, is based off the famous Cow and Calf Rocks in Ilkley, West Yorkshire.

It will be built just down the road from them too, on green belt land which is the garden of a home off Heber's Ghyll Drive.

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It is the work of Harrogate-based architects Shaw & Jagger, who said the project was passed through the country house clause which allows things to be built on green belt for buildings of "exceptional quality".

The house itself has been named 'Fomorian', after a supernatural race of giants in Irish mythology. The name takes inspiration from the mythical giant Rombald who is said to have roamed on Ilkley Moor.

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Shaw & Jagger wrote: "The design approach was to propose a scheme that is intrinsically linked to the spirit of its place. Fomorian is of its place, part of the Moors, its geology and its spirit.

"We took cues from local folklore, the surrounding rocks; ancient carvings, standing stones and escarpments that are synonymous with the landscape.

"The building depicts a series of monolithic elements embedded in the earth as the wild, dramatic environment looms around, attempting to overcome them. The building is new, yet part of this ancient landscape.

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"Fomorian is to be built over the next couple of years and will provide family accommodation consisting of 4 bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, sitting room and study.

"It was important to offer the client viable outside space therefore a paved courtyard garden allows external living to be within the heart of the plan. The abstract rock forms allow the design to have exciting internal spaces with large irregular windows designed to maximise views out across the valley."

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