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Cow Vintage is closing its Vicar Lane shop this weekend – and they’re selling all of their stock for 50% off

But it's not goodbye forever.

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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.

 
 
 
 
 
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"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.

Read more: Retail giant Uniqlo is set to open in Leeds, taking over the former House of Fraser site

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Leeds

Here’s everything you need to know about Light Night Leeds 2026

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The time has come, Light Night Leeds is about to transform the city into a dazzling array of illuminated artworks.

And this year, for the first time in its history, the beloved, free light trail will take place during half term, making it more accessible than ever to families across West Yorkshire.

The streets will be filled with projections, immersive artworks, and light installations across two nights - Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 October 2026.

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Happily, that also means it will fall a week after the clocks have gone back, which means the full programme can benefit from the darker evenings and begin from 6pm.

So, if you're heading to Light Night - here's everything you need to know.

Theme

The theme for this year's Light Night will be centred around tales of the city's past and future.

With the theme 'A City Speaks…', this year's trail will form part of Leeds 400, marking 400 years since Leeds was granted its first Royal Charter by King Charles I.

Contemporary art installations like performances and projections across city landmarks will explore the stories, people and places that have shaped Leeds over the past four centuries.

Familiar streets and buildings will be totally transformed for two very special evenings, with more than 40 artworks to discover.

Areas

The stunning light installations will span across eight zones around the city.

These locations are:

  • Millennium Square
  • Briggate
  • Leeds train station
  • SOYO near Quarry Hill
  • Wellington Place
  • South Bank (Aire Park)
  • University of Leeds
  • Stourton park-and-ride sites
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Highlights

There's plenty to see at Light Night... and we mean plenty.

So we've handpicked five instillations that you don't want to miss.

Far, Far Away

Briggate

'Follow a trail of light along Briggate and step into an enchanting fairy-tale adventure inspired by the British Library’s collections. Classic stories by the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen meet ideas imagined by Leeds schoolchildren, brought vividly to life at an extraordinary scale.'

Call My Name, Call Me Home

Queen's Hotel, Station Zone

'A figure arrives by train to begin a new life in Leeds. Over six minutes, the façade of The Queens Hotel transforms as five decades of memories unfold across roads, streets, bars, hospitals and homes. Buildings appear and disappear, mapping one person’s journey onto the changing landscape of the city'

Butterflies

The Tetley, Aire park

'Look out for four enormous butterflies roaming freely through Aire Park. Lit from within by glowing LEDs, these spectacular puppets float, turn and dance among the crowds to their own musical soundtrack.'

Leeds Bridge 1880/2026

The Light, The Headrow

'See Leeds Bridge shift between past and present in Emily Allchurch’s contemporary response to a painting by Atkinson Grimshaw. His atmospheric 1880 view of the Victorian cast iron crossing, held by Leeds Art Gallery, slowly dissolves into a digital photographic collage of the same scene today.'

Foster 4 Leeds Neons

Cookridge Street

'Look up to discover children’s drawings glowing above Cookridge Street. Each neon artwork began as an image created by a child in care, capturing something they enjoy doing with their foster carer.'

Travel

To help you get there and back safely, there will be park-and-ride facilities at Elland Road and Stourton to accommodate visitors to and from the event, with buses running until later than normal every 15 minutes from both to the city centre at peak times.

There will also be additional buses running throughout the event from these locations with the last bus to Elland Road leaving Trinity P (Boar Lane) at 23:16 GMT and the last bus to Stourton leaving Trinity K (Lower Briggate) at 23:36.

Do I need a ticket?

Nope! Entrance and all the instillations are completely free.

Though the council have warned visitors that there may be some queues for the busier attractions.

You can find out more about Light Night and read about all the instillations here.

Read more: One of the UK’s cult-favourite burger chains is coming to Leeds city centre

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Leeds

One of the UK’s cult-favourite burger chains is coming to Leeds city centre

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An award-winning burger chain is expanding and opening in Leeds city centre.

If you don't know Burgerism, then get to know.

The Manchester-based burger chain is known by many for its incredible smash patties, funky branding, and quick, reliable service.

Their concept is simple: good burgers made with quality ingredients and cooked fresh to order. Delicious.

And it's not just burgers, they've also got some great wings and fries available too with a range of homemade sauces on offer for dunking, drizzling and devouring. We're a particular fan of the buffalo wings with their garlic ranch dip.

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The chain opened their first Leeds site in Meanwood just last month, and now they'll be opening a takeaway in the city centre on the bustling Boar Lane.

Just moments away from Call Lane, you just know there'll be plenty of punters popping in after a couple beers and we don't blame them, as we'll be doing the exact same.

Highlights on the menu will, as always, include the fan-favourite Cheesed (two smashed patties, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and the brand’s signature sauce, served in a seeded brioche bun), as well as a range of chicken burgers, fries, and wings.

Everything is made fresh to order, and even their sauces and dips are made entirely in-house. 

We don't know the exact opening date just yet, but we do know that it's taking over the old Gyros Greek Food spot.

We will of course keep you updated as and when we find out more.

Coincidentally, it will be opening right across from another new burger restaurants named Urban Fresh Burgers. Did someone say...battle of the burgers?

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