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Appeal for missing Leeds brewery co-founder not seen for over a week
Staff said that "nobody knows why Jesus chose to travel to Harrogate," adding: "his daughter and all his family are extremely worried for his well-being."
West Yorkshire Police have issued a renewed appeal for informtion on the whereabouts of a Leeds brewery co-founder not seen by friends and family for over a week.
Jesus Moreno, 41, is the co-founder of craft brewery Pig Love and a much-loved member of Leeds' local hospitality scene.
According to West Yorkshire Police, he was last seen boarding a Harrogate-bound bus from Leeds bust station in the early hours of the morning before getting off on the A61 Harrogate Road in the vicinity of Swindon Lane near Dunkeswick at 6.39am.
Image: Pig Love Brewery
He was last seen on CCTV near to Harewood Bridge at 6.14am that morning, but family and friends maintain they don't know why he would have gone to Harrogate - insisting that he was in "good spirits all weekend and up early, and ready for work on Monday."
Those close to him are becoming increasingly worried and appeals are now being shared widely in a bid to find Jesus Moreno.
In social a media poss shared bystaff at Pig Love, the team urged anyone with dash cam footage to come forward.
Sharing CCTV footage from Monday 1 August at 5.17am, they said: "This CCTV footage from Monday 1st August at 5.17AM is the last image of Jesus (heyzeus) Moreno our beloved friend and Piglove co-founder.
Image: Pig Love Brewery
"He was in good spirits all weekend and up early, and ready for work on Monday. He was last seen getting the bus from Leeds bus station to Harrogate from Leeds at 6.17AM on Monday morning (01.08.22).
"Nobody knows why Jesus chose to travel to Harrogate. His daughter and all his family are extremely worried for his well-being.No one has seen or heard from Jesus sinceIf you have seen him or know any information please contact us at:07718630467 contact@piglovebrewing.comor call 101 (Case Number: 13220422334)"
A post shared by West Yorkshire Police added: "Police are continuing to appeal for information to help trace a man who has gone missing from Leeds.
"Jesus Moreno, aged 41, was reported missing on August 2 with concerns raised for his welfare.
"He was found to have caught a Harrogate-bound number 36 bus from Leeds bus station at 6.10am on Monday, August 1, and got off on the A61 Harrogate Road in the vicinity of Swindon Lane near Dunkeswick at 6.39am.
"He was seen on CCTV near to Harewood Bridge at 6.14am that morning. (see images)
"Officers are continuing to carry out enquiries in the area to establish his movements and are due to begin searching the area.
"Jesus had previously visited nearby beauty spots on the River Wharfe at Netherby and officers are appealing for any sightings in that area.
"Acting Detective Inspector John Graham of Leeds District CID, side: “It is out of character for Jesus to be missing for this amount of time and we are concerned for his welfare.
“We are continuing to carry out enquiries to establish his movements since the last confirmed sighting on Monday morning.”
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Leeds speakeasy crowned one of the best cocktail bars in the world by industry experts
The beloved Domino Club is receiving its flowers, and rightly so.
Rapidly becoming one of the industry’s most respected accolade of excellence, The Pinnacle Guide is a worldwide ranking of the best bars across the globe.
Based on a thorough self-application process, rigorous assessment modules, followed by a series of spot check interviews and anonymous in-bar reviews, it's no easy feat to get a spot on this list.
Which is why it makes The Domino Club's achievement all that more impressive.
Known amongst locals and visitors alike as basically one of the coolest bars in town, the hidden speakeasy invites you through a barbershop in the Grand Arcade where downstairs you'll find a dimly lit jazz and cocktail bar oozing sex appeal.
Not only are the cocktails exceptional, but their live music listings is something to behold playing everything from jazz and funk to cabaret and disco every Wednesday - Sunday.
Announcing the news to Instagram, The Domino said: "Listed by The Pinnacle Guide. The Domino Club has been recognised on the global list of the world’s best bars.
"What began as a hidden basement bar in Leeds, built around live music, cocktails and atmosphere, is now being recognised alongside some of the finest bars in the world.
"A huge thank you to our team, musicians, suppliers and every single guest who has supported us over the years. This means a lot. Leeds belongs on the world cocktail map."
We absolutely could not agree more and if you haven't ventured behind the barbershop and discovered the magical Domino Club, then we very much recommend you do.
2:22 A Ghost Story at Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House: When silence becomes the scare
Declan Kelly
The supernatural thriller 2:22 A Ghost Story arrived at Leeds Grand Theatre as part of its UK tour, bringing Danny Robins’s hit production to a packed audience.
Since its West End debut in 2021, the play has become known less as a straight horror and more as a gripping psychological debate wrapped in a ghost story.
At the centre of the story is one key question: do ghosts actually exist? Set during a dinner party between two couples, the drama unfolds as Jenny becomes increasingly convinced their home is haunted, claiming she hears strange noises every night at exactly 2:22am.
Her husband Sam dismisses her fears as irrational, while friends Lauren and Ben challenge both sides, turning the evening into a lively clash of belief and scepticism. What begins as a conversation gradually becomes something far more tense, as personal fears and buried tensions rise to the surface.
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Rather than relying on traditional horror, the production focuses on atmosphere and psychological tension. The script builds unease through sharp dialogue, awkward silences and shifting power dynamics between the characters. Instead of delivering constant shocks, it keeps the audience questioning what is real and what might simply be a coincidence or imagination.
That said, the play does use theatrical jump scares effectively. Sudden loud noises, abrupt lighting changes and eerie sound cues interrupt the dialogue at key moments, creating jolts of tension without ever fully tipping into outright horror. These moments are brief but impactful, designed more to unsettle than to terrify.
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The cast works strongly together to maintain this balance. Shvorne Marks brings emotional intensity to Jenny’s growing fear, while James Bye plays Sam with grounded scepticism that slowly begins to crack. Natalie Casey adds sharp humour and bite as Lauren, and Grant Kilburn provides openness and curiosity as Ben, keeping the debate lively and unpredictable.
The production design is another standout element. The modern, stylish home feels realistic and lived-in, but subtly shifts in tone as the story progresses. Careful lighting and precise sound design ensure the space never feels entirely safe, even in silence, reinforcing the idea that something might be just out of sight.
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As the final moments unfold, the play returns to its central idea: the waiting. The quiet anticipation of night, the smallest unexplained sounds, and the creeping awareness of time passing.
Ultimately, 2:22 A Ghost Story succeeds because it is not really trying to scare its audience traditionally. Instead, it plays with uncertainty, asking viewers to decide what they believe and how far they trust their own senses. And let’s be honest, you might find yourself thinking what might happen if you were still awake when the clock strikes 2:22.
Running until 16 May at the Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House - tickets available here.
Georgina Pellant -
9th August 2022 
