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A new mural has been unveiled in Leeds for the Olympics

It's been created b the artist behind Leeds' beloved Bielsa The Redeemer painting

Georgina Pellant Georgina Pellant - 20th July 2021

Dedicated to Team GB, the new mural has appeared in Leeds ahead of the start of the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Created by local artist  Nicolas Dixon, who is also known for painting Leeds' iconic Bielsa The Redeemer painting in Wortley, it features fifteen different sports - all of which will be played at this year's Olympic Games.

The new mural was unveiled by Leeds' triple gold medal rower Andrew Triggs Hodge and double Olympic triathlon gold medalist Alistair Brownlee.

Leeds artist Nicholas Dixon (centre) is joined by Olympic rower Andrew Triggs Hodge (left) and double Olympic gold medallist Alistair Brownlee as the new GB Olympics mural was unveiled / Image:Nicolas Dixon

Dixon met with local children from Holy Family Primary School in Armley before starting the painting and drew inspiration from their suggestions.

The mural is one of ten set to appear across the country, with artists selected by Global Street Art who is running the project.

Some of the children from Holy Family Primary School in Armley attended the unveiling / Image: Nicolas Dixon

Working in association with property company Purple Bricks, who are an official sponsor of Team GB, Global Street Art facilitates large-scale street art projects around the world.

"We did some workshops with the kids at Holy Family to find out what really inspired them about the Olympics and how that could be represented through art," said Dixon.

"It was a great way of getting them involved and they seemed to really enjoy the final piece.

"It was a bit of a race against time to get it finished in the end as I was trying not to miss England playing in the Euros and we had a lot of rain in the last couple of days before it was due to be finished.

The Bielsa The Redeemer painting by Nicolas Dixon in Wortley is another popular mural by the artist / Image: Nicolas Dixon

"I managed to get it done with just an hour to spare but am really pleased with it.

"It's something to give our athletes a bit of a cheer from home as they won't have many supporters out there to support them because of the Covid restrictions."

You can find the new mural by Dixon on the side of The Edge sports complex at Leeds University.

Feature image - Nicolas Dixon.

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The top 10 places to cure a hangover in and around Leeds

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall

Whether your hangover cravings are a full english or a stacked tower of pancakes, we've found the best places in Leeds to visit to cure your hangover.

Look, we've all been there. A hangover is nothing to be ashamed of, especially when you use it as an opportunity to pig out on some delicious food the next day.

Luckily, the Leeds food scene is full of salty, chocolately, carb-loaded dishes that will sort you right out. So grab some paracetamol and some water and head to one of our top picks to get rid of your hangover.

Fat Hippo

Fat Hippo, Otley Road, Headingley and Boar Lane

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If you're after proper dirty, stacked, greasy burgers to get your chops around - then the answer is, and always will be, Fat Hippo burger. Forget about calories, and get stuck in.

Find them in Headingley and in the city centre on Boar Lane.

Federal

Boar Lane

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Pretty much anything at this Aussie-inspired brunch spot will cure your heavy head, but our personal favourite is the steak and eggs. Perfectly pink and dripping in gooey egg yolk, it's a complete winner.

Find out more here.

Moose Coffee

Bond Court

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Nothing will soak up the sins of yesterday more than a stack of fluffy American pancakes. Top them off with crispy streaky bacon and super sweet maple syrup, and you can kiss that hangover goodbye.

At Moose you'll also find plenty of other hangover cures like huevos rancheros and fluffy french toast.

Meat:Stack

Bishopgate Street

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Another one for the burger lovers, this Newcastle-born indie spot serve up some banging smash burgers, milkshakes, tenders and loaded fries. It's a gamble whether this will make you feel better or worse to be honest, but it's a risk we're willing to take.

Homeboy Pizza

Burley Road

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The way to cure a hangover? Carbs, carbs and more carbs. So you can't go wrong with one of the best pizzas in Leeds at Homeboy Pizza. Order it straight to your house so you don't even have to get changed out of your pyjamas.

Alfonso's Deli

Grand Arcade

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You can't go wrong with a proper hefty sub sandwich on a hangover, and Alfonso's is serving up the best in the business. They also do some incredible breakfast bagels that paired with a strong coffee will have you back on form in no time.

Souvlaki's Corner

Dixon Lane, Leeds

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If you're looking for something a little bit lighter then get your hands on a gyro from Souvlaki's Corner. This way you've got your meat and carbs, but you're also getting a few veggies to make you feel better about yourself. A win if you ask us.

House of Koko

Oakwood, Chapel Allerton and Leeds city centre

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When I say hangover, you say brunch. And there's no where better than the brunch GOAT's, House of Koko.

Turkish eggs, French toast, stacked breakfast burgers, you name it and they've absolutely got it. Oh and obviously you've got to order their legendary hash browns, we don't make the rules. Washed down with a Bloody Mary and you'll be ready to get back in the pub.

Noodlesta

Blenheim Terrace

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Now I don't know about you, but on a hangover there's nothing that sorts me out more than a steaming hot bowl of spicy noodles. And the only place to go for this is Noodlesta where they pull your noodles fresh to order.

Located right opposite the University of Leeds' Parkinson Steps, students - this one is specifically for you after a late one at the student's union.

Chinese Salt & Pepper

New Market Street

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When you're a bit worse for wear, salt and pepper chips are always the answer. This new hatch in the centre of town are serving up stacked boxes full of crispy chips, springs rolls and wontons all tossed in that magical seasoning dust that's got us in a chokehold.

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There’s a restaurant in Leeds serving hand-pulled noodles made fresh to order

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall

If you're after some seriously delicious, chewy noodles - then Noodlesta is the place to be.

When the weather is a bit chilly outside there's really nothing better than a steaming hot bowl of noodles.

In a rich broth, in sizzling oil, topped with tender meat or packed with veg - we'll take the lot.

Noodlesta is an unassuming restaurant located on Blenheim Terrace directly opposite the University of Leeds' Parkinson Steps.

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It's completely no frills, with bench seating and one menu plastered on the wall behind the till where you make your order.

But you can't deny that the food is brilliant, and the packed-out restaurant full of students at 11am when the doors have just opened proves just that.

It's not often you can get hand-made noodles made fresh to order, but that's exactly what you're getting here.

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Chef George pulls them in front of your very eyes into various shapes, from flat chewy noodles to thin round ones, you can trust that George can make it happen. It's quite a sight to behold too.

They're cooked perfectly, still maintaining that satisfying bite to them and the toppings, you can tell, are handled with just as much care as the noodles themselves.

We tried the braised beef brisket noodles (where the beef basically melted in your mouth) and the tomato with egg thin noodles, and they’ve got to be some of the best we’ve had in Leeds - hands down.

They wont break the bank either, with a bowl going for around £12.

Whether you're looking to fuel up between lectures or you're round that end of town, we'd highly recommend Noodlesta for a hearty meal.

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