Could you cook up a showstopper and charm your guests for the chance of winning £1000?
If you're well accustomed to the phrase "Dear Lord what a sad little life, Jane", you'll know how competitive the cooking show can be.
Entering its seventeenth year live on television, it sure has become a British classic and over the years we've discovered that whether you're willing to throw your creme brûlées out the window or throw in a 1/10 score, guests will do absolutely anything to hide their mistakes for the top spot- and now its your turn.
Image: Come Dine With Me
The only difference this year is that you must be an established chef to qualify and it's not just you that will be judged, but your entire restaurant as the casting call refers to Come Dine With Me's new spin off version of the original show that takes the standard of cooking to a professional level.
Entitled Come Dine With Me: The Professionals, Channel 4 are looking for restaurants that can serve up the best food in town and share it on national television.
In an advertisement on their Facebook page, Come Dine With Me state:
"We are now casting in Leeds and Yorkshire to find restaurants to go head to head in a cook-off to end all cook-offs!
"Want to showcase your restaurant? Think you've got amazing staff? Brilliant Cooks? Top notch customer service? Register your restaurants."
Those hopeful to make it on to the cult TV show will have to apply via Multi Story Media and email cdwm@multistory.tv, for more information you can visit the Come Dine With Me Facebook page.
We can't wait to see who is crowned top in Leeds' city-wide search for the best professional chef on Come Dine With Me.
David Hockney, one of Britain's most influential and recognisable artists, has sadly died.
Born in Bradford in 1937, David Hockney built a career spanning more than six decades and became one of the most influential figures in contemporary art.
He was best known for his vibrant paintings, from the iconic swimming pools of Los Angeles to the sweeping landscapes of Yorkshire and Normandy.
And of course you can't forget the adorable paintings of his sausage dogs Stanley and Boodgie.
This morning on Friday 12 June, it was sadly announced that David Hockney had passed away - just one month prior of his 89th birthday.
Admired by critics and the public alike, Hockney's work was exhibited around the world and attracted record-breaking prices, cementing his place as one of the defining artists of the modern era.
Most recently, his incredibly immersive exhibition 'Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)' was a hit across the country, proving his work still resonated with the people of today.
His work at Salts Mill has remained in exhibit for years, including his special digital drawings that he did on his iPad.
His death marks the end of a truly extraordinary career, but his influence on British culture and contemporary art will endure for years to come.
A true West Yorkshire icon that will be missed by many from across the globe. RIP David.
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A breathtaking giant sculpture of the sun has arrived in Yorkshire for the summer
Clementine Hall
A giant model of the sun is now illuminated in Wakefield.
The sun has arrived in Wakefield… and we’re not just referring to that one that’s popped up in the sky at long last (sort of).
We’re taking about Helios, the amazing art installation that’s about to stop off at Wakefield Exchange as it tours around the UK.
Created by renowned artist, Luke Jerram, the beautiful art piece measures a whopping seven-metres in diameter and has been created using images captured by NASA.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Helios builds on the success of Luke Jerram’s previous installations in Wakefield, including the hugely popular Museum of the Moon.
With its striking scale and rich scientific detail,the artwork provides a safe and captivating way to encounter the Sun up close, highlighting everything from solar flares to the phenomena that created the unforgettable Northern Lights visible across the UK in 2024.
Stepping beneath the breathtaking glowing sculpture, audiences can experience an atmospheric fusion of solar imagery, sunlight and a specially commissioned surround‑sound composition that brings the science and mystery of our nearest star vividly to life.
Alongside the striking sun instillation, Wakefield Exchange will present a full programme of free, family‑friendly, space‑themed activities throughout the summer.
Visitors can enjoy hands‑on workshops, creative crafts, dressing‑up sessions and playful drop‑in experiences.
Helios will be hosted by Wakefield Exchange from Friday 12 June until Sunday 6 September 2026, and you can find out more here on their website.
Sophie Smith -
26th January 2022 
