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Mini heatwave forecast for Leeds this weekend Bank Holiday

Georgina Pellant - 28th May 2021

It looks like the weather's set to take a turn for the better this weekend - bringing a bit of cheer to our Bank Holiday weekend plans.

It feels like summer could finally be on its way, as sunshine is set to blast the city this weekend as part of a mini heatwave forecast.

Friday will begin dry and cloudy, with highs of 18C, then on Saturday afternoon at around 3pm the sun is expect to start making its full appearance in honour of the long weekend.

It's expected to be sunny and clear all through the evening, with the good weather carrying through into Sunday - which is set to be the best day of the whole weekend.

With highs of 20C, there shouldn't be a cloud in the sky - perfect for taking advantage of Leeds' many alfresco bars and restaurants.

And according to the Met Office forecast, it's going to be just as lovely on Monday with blue skies and 21C sunshine kicking off a full week of warmth in the city.

A perfect excuse to slap on the suncream and enjoy a few beers in the sun if you ask us.

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Trinity Kitchen to undergo £15m expansion creating a one-of-a-kind rooftop food hall destination

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Trinity Kitchen is about to get a huge revamp with work due to commence in spring.

Trinity Leeds has revealed that Freight Island, the team behind the UK’s leading food hall and entertainment venue, will operate the expanded Trinity Kitchen.

The whopping £15m renovation is aiming to deliver a one-of-a-kind destination food hall experience to Leeds.

The project, which has received planning approval from Leeds City Council, represents Trinity Leeds’ largest single investment since the centre first opened its doors.

The expansion will revitalise a previously unused 15,000 sq ft area above Trinity Kitchen, creating a 63,000 sq ft food and leisure destination that includes a striking new outdoor terrace overlooking City Square.

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Work will begin late spring and once complete, Freight Island will operate the new food and leisure space.

Steven Foster, Centre Director at Trinity Leeds, said: “Delivering an exceptional visitor experience has always been our top priority here at Trinity Leeds. Since launching in 2013, Trinity Kitchen has been an exciting and evolving concept, and our new plans will mark its most exciting chapter yet.

"The venue will be transformed into a spectacular multi-level dining, entertainment and dynamic leisure venue, enhanced by additional space and a new terrace to bring the atmosphere outdoors.

“Freight Island will help to elevate our food and drink offering, creating an expansive and immersive venue, with exciting opportunities for new brands and operators to join our thriving community. Together, we will build on Trinity Kitchen’s decade-long success, ensuring it continues to grow its appeal as a best-in-class food and leisure destination.”

Dan Morris, Managing Director of Freight Island, said: “Trinity Kitchen is an iconic Leeds destination with a decade-long reputation for championing independent food traders and creating a genuinely social dining experience. We’re incredibly excited to be bringing Freight Island to Trinity Leeds as part of this landmark expansion."

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Ne-Yo and Akon announce huge joint arena show at Leeds’ First Direct Arena

Two R&B greats are heading out on a joint headline tour for the very first time, as Ne-Yo and Akon announced the Nights Like This global tour.

Both artists are Grammy Award winners, and each has a formidable back catalogue of chart-topping hits.

For Ne-Yo, that includes songs like Miss Independent, So Sick, and Closer; while for Akon, he's responsible for huge tracks like Smack That, Lonelty, and Right Now (Na Na Na).

Between them, they've shaped and defined radio, nightlife, and pop culture for decades.

This newly-announced tour will see the pair performing on the same stage - for Leeds, that's the First Direct Bank Arena.

They'll perform in a unique back-and-forth set throughout the show, visiting venues right across the UK and Europe, as well as heading across to the USA and Canada.

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The nostalgic gigs will feature everything from slow jams to club anthems, with a party atmosphere throughout.

Ne-Yo and Akon will perform at the First Direct Bank Arena on Thursday 30 April 2026, with tickets on sale this Friday 30 January at 10am.

There will be an artist pre-sale on Wednesday 28 January at 10am.

Nights Like This EU/UK 2026 tour dates

Fri 24 Apr – Dublin, IE – 3Arena
Mon 27 Apr – Newcastle, UK – Utilita Arena Newcastle
Tue 28 Apr – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
Thu 30 Apr – Leeds, UK – First Direct Bank Arena
Fri 1 May – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
Mon 4 May – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena Birmingham
Fri 8 May – London, UK – The O2 Arena
Tue 12 May – Paris, FR – Accor Arena
Fri 15 May – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome
Sun 17 May – Antwerp, BE – AFAS Dome
Tue 19 May – Zurich, CH – Hallenstadion
Wed 20 May – Cologne, DE – LANXESS arena
Fri 22 May – Oslo, NO – Unity Arena
Sat 23 May – Stockholm, SE – Avicii Arena
Sun 24 May – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena
Tue 26 May – Hamburg, DE – Barclays Arena
Wed 27 May – Prague, CZ – O2 Arena
Thu 28 May – Berlin, DE – Uber Arena
Sat 30 May – Vienna, AT – Wiener Stadthalle
Sun 31 May – Lodz, PL – Atlas Arena

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