Winter is Coming and just in time for Leed’s Unleashed Comic-Con.
A new comic con is set to arrive in Leeds in October, giving all Game of Thrones fans a chance to meet their favourite characters.
The one-day event will be bringing the Marriott Hotel to life on Sunday 10 October, with special appearances from Game of Thrones Lannister legends: Ian Gelder (Kevan Lannister) and Eugene Simon (Lancel Lannister), as well as Mace Tyrell actor, Roger Ashton-Griffiths.
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Ian Gelder played Kevan Lannister from seasons one to six of HBO’s acclaimed show, but fans may recognise the 72-year-old actor from BBC’s Torchwood: Children of Earth or more recently, as Charles from the dramatization of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials.
Gelder has also appeared in episodes of Poirot (1993); Holby City (2006); Robin Hood (2009); Mr Selfridge (2013); Eastenders (2016); Ripper Street (2016) and a special episode of Doctor Who in 2020.
Gelder shared the stage with fellow comic-con guest Roger Ashton-Griffiths. Both featured in Game of Thrones and Doctor Who from 2014-16, Ashton-Griffiths playing Mace Tyrell and Quayle respectively. The 64-year-old’s impressive resume spans from Jack the Ripper (1988) to Coronation Street and Empire.
There will be plenty of photo opportunities, some even from a galaxy far far away. There will be Star Wars characters around every corner and in a room of their own you may even spot TikTok and YouTube creators, The Marshmello Family.
Join the fun cosplay family or find comics, collectables, gaming and toys from geeky traders dispersed around the venue. Leeds Unleashed invite you to come dressed as your favourite TV, movie, gaming or anime character to enter their cosplay competition.
Sharon Hall of Unleaded Events shared her excitement: “As usual there is loads of geeky stuff going on for you to see and do as well as geeky traders where you can purchase items that you simply won’t find on the high street.
"Our events are not just for the ‘geeky’ they are for people of all ages who want to come along and enjoy a great day out, something that all the family can enjoy.”
For more information visit unleashedtickets.com, tickets cost £4 for children and £6 for adults.
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Leeds United is home to one of the Premier League’s cheapest stadium pints, new data reveals
Leeds United fans looking for a crisp pre-match pint, you're in luck.
Why? Because new data has revealed Leeds United as one of the Premier League clubs offering the cheapest pints in their stadium
And it's all down to credit card provider Zable, who analysed the average price of a pint at every Premier League stadium.
You'll be glad to know that Leeds United ranked a very respectable eighth among the Premier League teams with the cheapest pre-match pints, with fans paying an average £5.60 at Elland Road.
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However, supporters can currently get a cheaper drink at pubs around the stadium, where the average pint costs £4.74.
Ipswich Town have the cheapest pint at £3.50, followed by Coventry at £3.60 and Hull City at £3.90.
The top 10 cheapest stadium match day pints:
Ipswich (£3.50)
Coventry (£3.60)
Hull City (£3.90)
Liverpool (£4.80)
Sunderland (£5.00)
Everton (£5.50)
Newcastle United (£5.60)
Leeds United (£5.60)
Bournemouth (£5.60)
Brighton & Hove Albion (£5.80)
Adam McAllister at Zable says: "For many fans, grabbing a pint before kick-off is part and parcel of the matchday experience, but our research shows that where you choose to drink can make a noticeable difference to the price. While stadium pints are often assumed to be more expensive, that's not always the case.
"With the cost of attending football continuing to add up, from tickets and travel to food and drinks, small differences like these can make a real impact on the overall cost of a matchday. Taking a little time to compare prices before heading to the stadium this season could help fans make their money go further, whether they choose to have a pint at the pub or inside the ground."
Leeds Bradford Airport workers to strike over half term, as industrial action escalates in dispute over pay
Clementine Hall
Strikes by almost 130 workers at Leeds Bradford Airport are set to escalate.
If you're planning on catching a flight from Leeds Bradford Airport, then you may want to double check the date.
Last week it was announced that workers were set to strike and bring the airport to complete standstill in a dispute over pay.
Today it has been announced that thestrikes are set to escalate and a second set of strikes have been announced.
The Unite members planning on going on strike are a mixture of air traffic control workers, customer experience staff, security staff and cleaners.
The workers involved in the dispute have recently come out of a four-year pay deal, with some of the departments having fallen behind other airports in equivalent roles.
Pay talks have been happening since December 2025, with the airport's formal offer not going far enough to address the lack of pay parity.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: "It is wrong that workers at Leeds Bradford Airport are paid far less than those doing the same job at another nearby airport.
"These are essential workers who play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the airport and the safety of passengers and deserve fair pay. Unite will always fully back our members taking action at Leeds Bradford Airport.”
The original strikes were due to take place from 03:00 this Friday 16 October to 06:00 Sunday 18 October for hourly paid staff and from 06:00 Friday 16 October to 06:00 Sunday 18 October for air traffic control workers.
The next round of industrial action will now take place from Monday 23 October to Wednesday 2 November, which coincides with the busy half term period.
Unite regional officer Neil Whitaker said: “We appreciate those travelling to and from Leeds Bradford Airport will be concerned to hear that there are further strike dates, but the situation is completely the fault of the airport’s management. It can end this dispute, but that relies on it coming back to the table with a fair deal for our members.”
Sophie Smith -
29th September 2021 
