The Leeds Deli has certainly been providing the city with more than just a kid-friendly hangout spot.
The popular deli hosts monthly Mum Club with different themes each week for little ones and grown ups to socialise with likeminded individuals with plenty of soft play and treats involved.
Not only this but they ensure that family-friendly activities are at the forefront of everything they do.
Over half term, The Leeds Deli is offering £5 pizzas for kids and even have a whole page on their website dedicated to local suppliers that offer movie nights and movable soft play activities.
But now the owners are taking one step further in supplying the city with child-friendly spaces and will be opening a brand new space called Little Leeds.
"This isn't your ordinary soft play" we've been told... "It's going to be a modern and chic cafe with a beautiful, design led and purpose built space for grown ups to enjoy whilst little ones play."
Announcing the news, The Leeds Deli explained that there's going to be plenty for all ages to be excited about...
"We've been keeping a HUGE secret from you guys and we just can't do it anymore.. we are ready to burst! We've been working so hard behind the scenes to bring you something really special and we're finally able to tell you that The Leeds Deli is expanding but perhaps... not as you'd expect!
"Roll back the clock a few years to February 2021, in the midst of a global pandemic we picked up the keys to a little commercial unit that we now know and love as The Leeds Deli. With five year old Harper and nine month old Freddie in tow we knew we had to create a little space for them to play whilst they were at The Deli. So with our own children in mind we gave up some table space to allow for a tiny little play area in the corner; little did we know that our play corner was about to be so well received by our local neighbourhood.
"Fast forward two years and whilst the world has somewhat overcome the global pandemic we're now facing the challenges of a cost of living crisis.. and boy do we love a challenge! As the saying goes ''great things never came from comfort zones'' so we're feeling the fear and doing it anyway.. and we've decided to pick up our second set of keys and you'll be pleased to know it's only a stones throw away.
"Without further a do we're introducing our soon to be next door neighbour and new business baby... @littleleeds. The clue is in the name, our play corner is getting an upgrade. This isn't your ordinary soft play, it's going to be a modern and chic cafe with a beautiful, design led and purpose built space for grown ups to enjoy whilst little ones play.
"There's a long way to go and lots to do but we're hoping for an Autumn launch. It's not going to be an easy ride but it's definitely going to be an exciting one.. and we hope you join us for the journey and for those of you that have avoided us in recent months due to the sea of highchairs, we see you, we've got you.. and we're now able to upgrade your offering too.
"With more space comes more events; there's a tonne in the pipeline; more supper clubs, taster evenings, workshops and classes.
"As ever, we're so grateful for you, our little deli family, thank you for being a part of our story! Keep your eyes peeled for updates!"
Silver's Bakehouse is finally here, and it's just as fabulous as we'd hoped.
Just when you thought Leeds’ favourite sandwich spot couldn't get any better, they go and open a bakery.
Silver's Bakehouse has opened its beautiful pastel green doors today over in Farsley to queues of excited fans eager to get their first taste.
So, what's on offer at Silver's Bakehouse?
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Well, as masterminds of the almighty sandwich you'll be happy to know you can still get one here. However, their iconic sub sarnies have had an Italian makeover and are now served in fresh, springy sourdough which is baked onsite.
Elsewhere on the menu you'll find brown butter buttermilk brownies (try saying that three times), a range of delicious cookies, sausage rolls, soft amaretti biscuits and Dark Arts tiramisu.
There's also a fab selection of Italian drinks on offer in a swanky new fridge, as well as a coffee menu so you can pick a brew to go hand in hand with your chosen baked good.
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The interior is just as gorgeous, complete with yellow walls, red tiles and a mirror hanging above the baker's table so you can really see all the magic happen.
And trust us, it is magic.
There's a couple of benches outside so you can plonk yourself in the sunshine to enjoy your sarnie, which is what we'll be doing in this glorious bank holiday sunshine.
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You can really tell this is a proper labour of love, and Chris and the team have done a cracking job of keeping that Silver's spirit in there.
Go and say hello to congratulate them on this fabulous new opening, it's a great addition to Farsley and the Leeds foodie scene.
The Script announce HUGE arena gig in Leeds this year
Thomas Melia
Boyband and radio hitmakers The Script are coming to Leeds and are playing out alongside an equally big support act.
'For the First Time' in almost a year, The Script are playing a run of live shows across the UK including Leeds' First Direct Arena.
This Irish-based band have soundtracked generations with their hits spanning two decades including 'Hall of Fame', 'Breakeven', 'Superheroes' and more.
Consisting of lead vocalist Danny O'Donoghue with Benjamin Seargent on bass, guitarist Ben Weaver and drummer Adam Marcello, their music fuses pop and rock.
The Script has released three albums that have topped both UK and Ireland charts as well as four Top 10 singles and they're hoping to reign supreme on the charts once more with upcoming LP The User's Guide to Being Human.
Although the full album doesn't drop until August, Danny and the rest of the lads have dropped a single titled 'Man In The Arena'.
There's even a nod to the Northern music scene on the tracklist as one of the upcoming releases is labelled 'The Crowd Was Singing Wonderwall'.
Other tracks on this LP include 'Living Our Life Without Me', 'I'm 100 Different People' and a song that's sure to get a few tears out of all of us - 'Grow Old with Grace'.
As well as announcing this new run of shows set for Winter 2026, The Script are joining Take That on a stadium tour titled The Circus Live across June and July.
Joining The Script on their latest UK tour this Winter is James Morrison known for similar ballad-like hits including 'Broken Strings' and 'Wonderful World'.
The Script UK tour dates
Mon 2 November - Belfast, UK - SSE Arena
Thu 5 November - Newcastle, UK - Utilita Arena
Fri 6 November - Birmingham, UK - Utilita Arena
Sat 7 November - Manchester, UK - Co-op Live
Mon 9 November - Nottingham, UK - Motorpoint Arena
Tue 10 November - Leeds, UK - First Direct Bank Arena
Thu 12 November - Aberdeen, UK - P&J Live
Fri 13 November - Glasgow, UK - OVO Hydro
Sat 14 November - Sheffield, UK - Utilita Arena
Mon 16 November - Bournemouth, UK - Bournemouth International Centre
Thu 19 November - Liverpool, UK - M&S Bank Arena
Sat 21 November - London, UK - The O2
The Script are visiting First Direct Arena on Tuesday 10 November 2026 for their The Man In The Arena Tour with tickets and more info HERE.
Sophie Smith -
1st June 2023 
