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Yorkshire residents are being invited to name two new bin lorries

Clementine Hall - 13th February 2026

Well...this is a new one.

Ever fancied naming a bin lorry? Well today is your lucky day, because now you can.

Yorkshire-based waste management experts Divert are celebrating the arrival of two swanky new tbin rucks by inviting the local community to help name them.

The iconic purple bins, vans and trucks can be seen across the Yorkshire area helping to clean up waste from Bradford to Harrogate.

Two new lorries are set to be joining the fleet in April and May, and of course they need a name.

And who better to ask than the general public? The winning names will be added to the cabs of each of the trucks for all to see, and announced via the Divert website and social media channels.

Absolutely anyone from across the UK is welcome to take part, but the company are especially keen for people from Yorkshire to enter.

You can be as creative as you like, but there are a couple of rules...

No swearing or offensive names. Aside from that, you can let your freak flag fly.

The Divert team are keen to hear the 'best celebrity puns, local namesakes, and downright silly names' the public have to offer.

John Verity, Managing Director of Divert, comments: “Naming our bin trucks is a great way to bring some joy to the local community. We hope to bring a smile to the faces of passing drivers and pedestrians as our fleet passes by.

“Not only that, naming our lorries can help our drivers to take pride and ownership in the vehicles they drive and be a key reminder of our engagement within the community. We’re always keen to employ any initiatives that help the public to engage with us and ensure we’re seen as a friendly face in the area.”

Winners will be voted for by the team internally, and the competition closes at 5 pm on 31 March 2026.

Read more: Leeds crowned one of Europe’s ‘best’ cities alongside 17 other British places

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Female-founded independent jewellery brand to open in Leeds’ Victoria Gate

Clementine Hall

Norfolk-based jewellery brand Lisa Angel is opening their first Yorkshire site right here in Leeds.

Jewellery and trinket lovers, this one's for you.

Lisa Angel, a female-founded jewellery and gifting brand will open the doors to its new store in Victoria Gate next month.

Shoppers can expect a wonderful range of jewellery, gifts, and accessories that have established a loyal following during more than twenty years of business.

Founded in 2004 by Lisa hand making jewellery which she sold at craft fairs local to her Norfolk home, the business has only gone from strength to strength since.

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The brand is now a recognised part of the British high street landscape, boasting seven other stores across Norfolk, Suffolk, and the Midlands.

After opening two stores last year and three stores in 2024, Lisa Angel’s founder and Creative Director, Lisa, said: “As an independent retailer, we are thrilled to launch in a destination with such a reputation as Victoria Leeds.

"We believe retail should remain grounded in inspiration and discovery, and we look forward to bringing just that to the vibrant city of Leeds, in our first store in the north.”

Managing Director James Moody explained the significance to the business of opening a new store in a city as influential as Leeds: “We're incredibly excited to be opening our first northern showcase store in such a prestigious location.

"Victoria Leeds represents exactly the kind of vibrant retail destination where we can bring the full Lisa Angel experience to new customers. This is a significant milestone for us as we continue to grow our retail presence."

We'll keep you up to date when we know an opening date, but for now you can check out what to expect here.

Read more: 10 of the best new openings coming to Leeds in 2026

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Leeds has been crowned one of the funniest cities in the UK

Clementine Hall

The UK cities with the best sense of humour have been revealed, and Leeds has made the top ten list.

The very serious research was commissioned by snack company Cheez-It, who partnered with comedian Jason Manford to launch its ‘Comedy Credit Service’, which saw the comedian visiting London to help lift the locals' mood.

The research revealed Liverpool as the city in the UK with the best sense of humour, with 16% of 2,000 people interviewed naming it the place most likely to have them laughing.

The poll showed a very clear north-south divide, with only London and Brighton making it into the top ten list.

Leeds came in at a very respectable number 9, which we will absolutely take. It must be our classic Yorkshire wit.

The research also revealed that 66% of Brits think they are funny, with the most common humour style people identified with was dry or sarcastic.

The top 10 cities with the best sense of humour

1. Liverpool

2. Glasgow

3. London

4. Newcastle-upon-Tyne

5. Birmingham

6. Manchester

7. Belfast

8. Edinburgh

9. Leeds

10. Brighton & Hove

Rui Frias from Cheez-It, said: “We know comfort comes in all shapes and sizes – a shared laugh, or a much‑needed escape from the February slump.

“That’s why we’ve packed our prize pot with joy-boosters designed to brighten even the greyest day, from ‘Comedy Night In’ bundles to mini ‘Cheer Up Kits’ and even laughter yoga.

“And because we’re proudly pro-cheese in every sense, it’s brilliant to see just how much humour matters to people right now.

“Britain’s famous for its dry sarcasm and razor‑sharp wit — and while the North may still claim the crown, we’re hoping a few belly laughs can help spread the joy nationwide.”

Read more: Leeds crowned one of Europe’s ‘best’ cities alongside 17 other British places

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