The iconic vintage shop will be moving into a new location, and they're flogging all of their stock in the process.
If you're a fan of unique, vintage garms - then you most likely will have had a browse of Cow on Vicar Lane.
A real emporium of vintage goodies that change on the weekly, from perfectly jaded Levi jeans to dainty 90s slip dresses they truly have got it all.
But sadly, Cow Leeds have announced they will be closing their Vicar Lane site this weekend after five years.
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However, it's not all doom and gloom as they're currently on the look out for a new spot so that they can keep allowing the people of Leeds to dress effortlessly cool.
And they'll be hosting a massive sale to shift their stock over the weekend, offering a whopping 50% off everything this Friday 27 and Saturday 28 June.
Announcing the news to Instagram, Cow Leeds said: "We are sad to announce that this Saturday will be our last day of trading at our lovely Leeds shop. We have had a wonderful 5 years in our Vicar Lane home but after unexpected redevelopments on our building, it’s now time for us to move to a new location.
"Keep your eyes peeled for our relocation announcement in the near future To celebrate our last week we’re having a massive sale in store with all our stock discounted massively to give you one last treat before we go.
?As a goodbye gift we’re also doing 50% off EVERYTHING this Friday and Saturday - a deal too good to miss! Saturday will be our last day of trading and then we will close our doors for good. Make sure to come down grab some bargains and say goodbye. Thank you for an amazing 5 years, this isn’t goodbye it’s see you soon"
We're so sad to see you go Cow but this isn't goodbye, it's see you soon.
The Reliance, a much missed North Street site, is being brought back to life as The Smithfield.
The Smithfield is set to be a new social eatery and pub focused on seasonal, produce-led dining.
Set to open its doors to the people of Leeds in early April, The Smithfield will pay homage to the local area through both its produce and people.
The venue will focus on proper plates of seasonal ingredients, pairing a relaxed dining style with a strong sense of community. Sounds pretty brilliant if you ask us.
Building on the legacy of North Street, The Smithfield is a collaborative project between Yorkshire brewery Crooked Brewing and chef James Donovan.
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Steve Dawson, co-founder of Crooked Brewing, has long admired The Reliance and want to build on its established legacy.
“What The Reliance was doing was cutting edge for its time,” says Donovan. “We want to bring that same vision and energy into Leeds in 2026. Our aim is to pick up the culinary torch that The Reliance left behind and continue its legacy of great food in Leeds,” adds Dawson.
The Smithfield takes its name from Church Street’s historic connection to the Smithfield cattle market of the early 1800s, once located on what is now Lovell Park.
“We really want the people around us to feel that The Smithfield is their space,” says Dawson. “We want to give them a place at our table.”
We'll keep you updated with an opening date as and when we know, but we're very excited indeed.
Jungle are back and have announced a huge Leeds gig for later this year
Daisy Jackson
Modern funk and soul band Jungle are officially heading back to Leeds.
The Mercury Prize-nominated group will be performing at the First Direct Bank Arena this November, following their blistering summer on the festival circuit last year.
They'll be heading to Leeds on Saturday 21 November 2026.
Jungle was formed back in 2013 by producers and friends Josh Lloyd-Watson and Tom McFarland.
While they technically worked as a duo for years (until 2023, when touring member Lydia Kitto became an official member of the band), Jungle are known for their huge live performances.
They always fill stages with musicians and vocalists, for incredible funk n soul live shows.
The bands huge hits include Back on 74, Casio, and Busy Earnin’, from four top-10 albums including 2023’s groundbreaking Volcano.
The upcoming Leeds date forms part of the band’s upcoming world tour, which arrives in the UK in November 2026 following a string of international performances across Europe, North America, and beyond.
Fans can expect a setlist jam packed with standout tracks, including fan favourites such as ‘Volcano’ and ‘Back On 74’ and newer material from their upcoming album ‘Sunshine’, released on 14 August that continues to push the band’s signature sound forward.
With over 3.4 billion streams to their name, Jungle’s Leeds show is set to be one of the hottest tickets of 2026 so we wouldn't mess about if we were you.
Tickets for Jungle in Manchester will go on general sale from 10am on Friday 27 March, with pre-sale from 10am on Thursday 26 March.
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