Leeds

New and improved LEGO store with Yorkshire-inspired models announces opening date

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The 456sq m store will give shoppers the chance to fully immerse themselves in the world of LEGO building.

No matter what age, you just can't beat a bit ot LEGO.

And it's safe to say that excitement is well and truly building (get it?) as the LEGO Group has announced its new store will open at Trinity Leeds on Thursday April.

To celebrate the opening there will be specially-designed, Yorkshire-inspired LEGO models available to see and pose with on launch day.

The new and improved store will include a LEGO Pick a Brick Wall, where shoppers can search for the perfect piece to complete their masterpiece, start a brand-new build, or customise an existing LEGO set.

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There will also be free build challenges and events in-store, as well as a create your own LEGO Minifigures area giving customers the chance to mix and match from a wide selection of pieces, with ‘Brick Specialists' on hand to offer expert advice.

Steven Foster, Centre Director at Trinity Leeds, said: “The new LEGO store is bigger and better than ever before with some incredible interactive elements that will allow creativity and imaginations to flourish. As the only LEGO store in West Yorkshire, it has already proved incredibly popular here at Trinity Leeds, and this new store will bring even more of what LEGO fans love.”

The new LEGO store comes alongside a whole host of new openings inside Trinity, including schuh, Jerk Junction, Lane7 and Footasylum.

So, what are you building first?

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Leeds

Leeds has been crowned one of the best cities in the UK for student nightlife

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Our city is bursting at the seems with brilliant late night venues for students, but now it’s officially been confirmed.

And it's all down to accommodation provider Canvas who analysed key nightlife factors such as drink prices, the number and ratings of venues, and local safety scores to reveal the best cities in the UK for a night out.

If you've got Leeds as your student city of choice then you're in for a brilliant three years, as we ranked number four in the top ten list. Get in. 

Leeds has a whopping 325 venues and a strong 4.40 average rating, drink prices are relatively affordable drinks with a pint costing an average of a fiver and soft drinks at £1.71.

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Leeds also came out with a solid safety score of 47.28, so it's fair to say Leeds it’s a well-rounded option for students.Bath took the top spot with 10 venues per 10,000 people and an impressive average rating of 4.45 stars.

Coming in second, Manchester boasts the highest number of bars and clubs overall, with 606 venues, 15 for every 10,000 people and a strong average rating of 4.37 stars and a pint costing slightly less than Bath at £5.50.

In third place was Newcastle and in fifth place was York. It's safe to say that the North dominated the top spots, and rightly so.

The top ten best cities for student nightlife in the UK are:

  1. Bath
  2. Manchester
  3. Newcastle
  4. Leeds
  5. York
  6. Coventry
  7. Sheffield
  8. Glasgow
  9. Edinburgh
  10. Leicester

Right come on then, who fancies a night out?

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Leeds

Popular New York-style pop-up pizza business to open first takeaway in Leeds

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New York-style pizza pop-up, Edges Pizza, is set to open in Leeds.

Last summer you may have had the privilege to enjoy a slice of Edges Pizza at one of their many pop-up residences across the city.

Their longest stint was at the sun-drenched roof terrace of Green Room, and it's safe to say their pizza went down an absolute treat.

Since then they've been a little quiet, but all for good reason it seems.

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Edges Pizza has submitted a planning permission to open in a vacant railway arch at Fourth Court on Bridge Road in Leeds' Holbeck area.

Customers would pre-order the pizzas online before being collected at the new spot, if the plans are approved by Leeds City Council.

Announcing the news to Instagram, Edge's Pizza said: "Well there’s good reason for our silence over the last few months, (planning permission pending) we’ve got a home! Seven months of looking and we’ve learnt so much on this journey already, from investment that didn’t work out, to dodgy buildings not fit for purpose. We’ve got there in the end.

"All that to say, we pride ourselves on perfection and wouldn’t settle for anything less. We hope this will be worth the wait, and that you’ll support us on this next huge step. We are terrified to say the least, but we’re also so excited and immensely grateful to you our lovely customers for this opportunity."

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This would be great news for Leeds, as their pizza is something unlike anything we have in the city at the moment.

Forget the floppy, Neapolitan-slices that you fold before shoving in your gob. These slices are satisfyingly thin, perfectly crispy and just downright delicious.

We would love to welcome Edges Pizza to the city and we'll keep you updated with the progress. You can bet we'll be the first to order.

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