King Pins is making its Yorkshire debut right here in Leeds.
If you're partial to a game of bowling, then this is the story for you.
King Pins is a state-of-the-art bowling and activity complex that will be opening its doors in the White Rose Centre on Friday 15 August.
And as King Pins arrives in Leeds, so does King Pin Colin, the venue’s friendly mascot.
To celebrate King Pin Colin’s arrival, King Pins is giving away a free game of bowling to the first 100 people named Colin who claim their game.
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Yes, really.
To all you Colins out there, all you have to do is email KingPinColin@kingpins.co.uk saying "Hi, my name is Colin." Sounds simple enough hey?
But even if you're name isn't Colin, you can still make a booking for the new King Pins site before it opens by visiting their website.
And it's not just bowling that you can play at King Pins, guests can also try their hand at ten-pin bowling, duck pin bowling, tech darts, shuffleboard, ice-free curling, American pool, karaoke, Wild West shooting, and arcade games.
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There will also be a bar serving up a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on offer, plus snacks and feasts available from Marvin’s, the onsite eatery.
James Travis, Brand Manager of King Pins, said, “We can’t wait to bring the crown jewels of bowling to Yorkshire and meet all the county’s Colins. King Pins HQ is in Leeds, so it’s really special for us to open in our home city!”
“As we’re so excited to open in Leeds, we’re really going the extra mile to make this the best King Pins yet. We’re set to have 10 different games and activities ready to play, including crazy pool, which will be the first time the game is available in a King Pins.”
“It’s not long now until we open, so any parents unsure how they’re going to entertain the kids for a full six weeks, don’t worry, King Pins will be ready to save the day. Leeds - we’ll see you soon!”
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.”
Clementine Hall -
11th July 2025 
