We expect there's been plenty of Leeds singletons watching this year's series of Married At First Sight and thinking "I could do this." Well, now is your chance.
Yes, that's right, the show's producers are on the hunt for their next lot of stunning singles to take part in the 2022 series.
The popular Channel 4 series sees dating experts match people with their perfect type - the catch being contestants only get to meet on the day they tie the knot.
Cameras then follow the couple in the first few months of marriage, to see if they grow closer after marrying immediately.
Sure to be full of drama if this year's show is anything to go by, do you think you've got what it takes to deal with affairs, fallouts and huge bust-ups almost every episode?
Producers will be selecting 16 contestants to take part in filming for the new series - and they're on the hunt for people from Leeds after local lad Matt became a smash hit with viewers after joining as part of the show's first gay couple.
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Looking for a partner to grow old and have children with, Matt married Irish lad Daniel in a televised ceremony despite an age gap of 10 years, joining the show after his last relationship ended when his partner did not want children.
It certainly seems that Yorkshire folk are a hit with casting directors, given the fact that three from God's own country made it through onto this year's series.
Alongside charity worker Matt, Adam from Doncaster and Yorkshire lass Marilyse have both made their impact on the show this year.
Now, it could be your turn. To apple for the show, you must be a UK resident over eighteen and feel ready for marriage. It's important that you feel ready for experts to match you up with 'the one' when applying.
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.
Georgina Pellant -
15th September 2021 
