A popular smokehouse based in Farsley is taking over the beloved village butcher's shop.
If you're a foodie and specifically a lover of all things meat in and around Leeds, then you'll probably be familiar with Farsley Fire and Smoke.
Run by the lovely Ashley and Sarah Turner, Farsley Fire and Smoke started life as a food truck and quickly became a staple for those wanting exceptional BBQ'd meats at their events.
You may have sampled their food at Leeds' Christmas Market last year where hungry shoppers flocked to get a taste of their famous brisket.
And now, the pair are taking on a new challenge and becoming the new owners of the Farsley village butcher's shop.
Announcing the news to their Instagram, here's what they said: "Many of you will already have heard the news, but Sarah and I are incredibly proud to be taking over the village butcher’s shop as Kevin begins a new chapter.
"As Farsley residents ourselves, we know just how important this shop is to the community. That’s why we’ll be continuing the tradition under a new name: Farsley Butchers & Smokery.
"Our aim is simple: to keep everything people love about their local butcher while bringing our own passion for great food to the business. Alongside expertly butchered Yorkshire meats, you’ll find homemade bacon and hams, award-winning smoked produce, BBQ favourites and plenty of new ideas along the way.
"We’re delighted that Nigel and Terry are staying with us. Their knowledge, experience and familiar faces will help ensure the shop remains at the heart of the community.
"We’re sure there will be a few hiccups as we find our feet, but that’s all part of the adventure.
"Most importantly, we’d like to thank Kevin for trusting us with a business that has served Farsley for generations. We know how much the shop means to so many people, and we’ll do our very best to make you proud of its next chapter."
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Leeds Railway Station entrance FINALLY reopens after four-year delay
Clementine Hall
It's the moment we have all been waiting for...the entrance to Leeds station has finally reopened.
The £46.1m Leeds Station Sustainable Travel Gateway has been in the works since 2022, with the original target for completion set for autumn 2025.
A number of set backs meant that the opening was delayed time and time again, with the most recent hurdle being that one of the lifts was broken.
But now, all the hard work and patience (or lack thereof) has paid off because the entrance has finally reopened.
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Other than the swanky new stairs and lift that will take you straight to Bishopgate Street from the front of the station, there's also a new taxi rank that will also come into operation today.
The new taxi rank will allow hackney carriages to pick up there as well as the current location on Princes Square at the rear of the station.
The Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor James Lewis, said: "Leeds as a city is booming, and one of the truest indicators of our ongoing growth and appeal is the ever-rising number of people using our railway station. Currently, Leeds Station handles more than 27 million passengers a year, with footfall inside the station rising six percent year on year and is now busier than before COVID.
“It is fundamental that we have a station that is not only easily able to meet current demand but is also fit for the future, providing a welcoming gateway for the many millions of passengers travelling into our city.
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“At the same time, it is vital that our station gateway is a safer and more accessible environment for everyone who uses it. We have worked in close partnership with groups from across our city to ensure that these new facilities provide a much-improved experience which is more pedestrian-friendly and allows people to board taxis much more safely.”
Clementine Hall -
10th June 2026 
