This month, the Pup-Up Cafe returns to Leeds and it’s going to be full of sausage dogs.
The puppy pop-up cafe went viral after a Leeds United legend dropped by with his little sausage dog last year and now its back for the 2022 season. This August they return to Leeds city centre so luckily for you, you won't have to travel far to get your four-legged friend fix.
Taking place on Sunday 14 August 2022 at Revolution Electric Press on Cookridge Street, the Dachshund Pup-Up Cafe will host a multitude of teeny sausage dogs and take over the space all day long.
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Back for an afternoon of treat-eating, tail-wagging and barking, the pop-up cafe is inviting Dachshund owners and regular humans to make some new four-legged friends for what has been described as a ‘sausage mad day’.
Treat your pup to a VIP day of luxury. There will be the opportunity to interact with up to 75 different dachshunds per session and unlimited human cuddles.
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To fuel your dachshund for a day of fun, all dogs will be given unlimited treats and ‘puppuccinos’ whilst they make their way through ball pits, tunnels and chew on provided toys.
For those that are more competitive, challenge your pooch to enter the Pup-Up contests ran in each session.
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The puppy pop-up cafe previously went viral after Leeds United legend Kalvin Phillips dropped by with his little sausage dog to join in the fun.
The midfielder drew in the crowds and over 150 sausage dogs were let loose to wag their tails at the seven hour event. Over 200 ‘puppuccinos’ (dog coffee) were served but the latest Pup-Up event anticipates a rise in participating dogs and humans alike.
Whilst the football legend might not be attending future events (though its not entirely ruled out), its a good indication that even celebs are happy to spend their Sundays at such events.
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Prices start at £12 for a ‘Regular Human’, £9 for owners and Dachshunds are free to enter.
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
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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 -
2nd August 2022 
