It's been announced that a giant Yorkshire pudding event is coming to Leeds this summer and we are beyond excited about it.
Set to take place just outside the city in Bedale, it might possibly be the best food festival to take place in Leeds of all time.
Festival creator, Ben, has been filling his Yorkshire Puddings with all sorts of fillings, from mini roast dinners to curry. - and he wanted to share his culinary wisdom with the rest of the city.
Sweet Yorkshire pudding
Last year's event saw everything from bangers and mash-filled Yorkies to an Egyptian street food company serving the very best tastes of Egypt inside a Yorkshire Pudding, with a whopping 10,000 people turning up to the inaugural event.
And this year is set to be even bigger and better.
Dedicated entirely to Yorkshire puddings, there'll be a host of different Yorkshire pud delicacies to sample with a huge host of traders taking part at a brand new location.
Alongside the street food traders, there'll also be local stalls selling Yorkshire-based produce - ranging from homemade moonshine to clothes and more.
Nan's Van will be one of many food stalls
Lately, we've seen all sorts of amazing Yorkshire pudding creations pop-up in the city: from the loaded fries Yorkshire puds at The Fleece in Farsley to Yorkshire pudding beer and giant loaf tin Yorkshires - so we're really excited to see what traders bring to the festival this year.
In 2020, the festival was held at Kirkgate market but due to a need for more room after a sell-out 2020 event, it's moved over to a beautiful new location at The Camp Hill Estate in Bedale.
Taking place from 14 - 15 August 2021, adult tickets start from £10.45 plus booking fee and can be purchased here.
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You can watch The Traitors finale on a massive screen in Leeds next Friday
The finale of The Celebrity Traitors is hitting our TV screens next Friday, and there’s a big screening party happening in Leeds especially for it.
Don't panic guys, it's happening.
Fancy sitting down to watch one of the cultural events of the year on a big screen with dozens of others who are just as invested in the show as you are? Well, now you can.
And that’s because Belgrave Music Hall, one of the city’s most beloved event spaces and bars, will be hosting a finale watching party and we’re all invited.
Taking place next Friday 23 January, fans of The Traitors are invited to watch the finale which kicks off 9pm in the canteen.
Best part? The tickets are absolutely free and we've no doubt there'll be some banging drink deals on to get the party started.
We’re already searching our wardrobes for an item of clothing that remotely resembles a cloak.
Announcing the news to Instagram, Belgrave said: "The world famous Traitors finale screening is back at Belgrave! In the past we've been graced with the presence of OG Faithful @theomayne1, plus our Clauds has been known to make an appearance (please scroll for evidence)... twists and turns are promised 👀"
So to give this series of The Traitors a proper send off, get yourself to Belgrave Music Hall from 6pm and enjoy a few beverages with like minded fans whilst screaming at the screen as Claudia makes her way into the frame.
Whilst we're on the topic, has anyone got an incredibly glossy black fringed wig we could borrow?
Johnny Depp supergroup Hollywood Vampires have announced a huge gig in Halifax
Daisy Jackson
Hollywood Vampires are heading back out on tour, with a huge Yorkshire gig announced for this year.
The supergroup, which consists of one of the biggest names in Hollywood as well as one of rock’n’roll’s most iconic names, are set to perform at the AO Arena as part of a run of shows.
Hollywood Vampires is made up of A-lister Johnny Depp, as well as rock royalty including Alice Cooper, and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, plus Tommy Henriksen.
They last performed with an arena tour back in 2023, making these their first gigs in almost three years.
Hollywood Vampires have now announced a return to the stage, with a show at the iconic Piece Hall in Halifax on 22 August.
They’ll be supported by The Jesus and Mary Chain, who marked their 40th anniversary in 2024 with a new album, Glasgow Eyes.
Johnny Depp supergroup Hollywood Vampires announce Manchester gig. Credit: Aaron Perry
Hollywood Vampires formed in 2012, named after Cooper’s celebrity drinking club of the same name where the aim was reportedly to ‘drink until no one could stand up’.
Over the years, the supergroup has worked with the likes of Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, and Zak Starkey (formerly the drummer for Oasis).
A Three Presale for tickets will take place from 10am on Wednesday 21 January, followed by a venue presale on Thursday 22 January, then general sale from 10am on Friday 23 January.
Georgina Pellant -
9th July 2021 
