George's Great British Kitchen on The Headrow in Leeds has closed suddenly, leaving some diners furious after they turned up for their reservations - only to find the kitchen had shut down.
The restaurant, which first opened in 2017 according to a lease document posted on its door, quietly announced its shock closure via a sign that went up on 15 June.
A sign on the door reads: "This restaurant is now closed for business."
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A lease document on the restaurant's door, headlined 'notice of peaceable re-entry' advises that the property's landlord had 're-entered' the building on June 15 and, as a result, the business's lease has now been forfeited.
The solicitor's letter also states that criminal proceedings would take place against anyone trying to get inside the business subsequently.
Peer through the windows, though, and the restaurant looks untouched - with tables all laid up for the next service.
However, some diners with bookings were left stranded after turning up at the restaurant to find it closed.
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On the restaurant's TripAdvisor, some reported that St George's British Kitchen was still taking bookings despite the closure.
Another said they had even received a Father's Day confirmation email that said the restaurant was 'looking forward' to seeing them, despite the fact it had closed.
She wrote: " Taking bookings and sending confirmation emails.
"Got an email this evening for Father’s Day tomorrow saying looking forward to seeing you.
"And the place is closed. Disgusting."
Another tried to warn others of the restaurant's closing, writing:
"Decided on a meal at George's so booked online 1 hour before visit.
"Arrived before a concert to find notice on door.
"Another couple too approached us that was booked in too.
"Just to warn others."
The website page for the Leeds branch of George's Great British Kitchen has now been taken offline, with the site reporting a URL error.
The restaurant in Nottingham, however, still appears to be operational.
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New BBC TV drama starring Bel Powley and Harley Squires to be filmed in Leeds this spring
The BBC has announced a brand-new crime drama set to be filmed in Leeds and Hull.
We all love a BBC drama, and luckily for us one is about to be filmed right here in Leeds.
The new drama will be titled Shy & Lola, starring Harley Squires from The Night Manager and Bel Powley from The Diary of A Teenage Girl.
The six-part series has been described as a "dark comedy" about two women caught up in a murder in the criminal underworld.
The plot follows an unassuming pair in a small coastal town in northern England where the pair both realise they have a hidden talent for crime.
The series synopsis states: "As they build an operation that threatens to blow the local bad guys out of the water, opposing futures beckon – using their earnings to fund a fresh start, or becoming the new bosses in town."
The show is based on a popular French TV series and is written by Amanda Coe, an acclaimed English screenwriter and novelist.
Amanda Coe spoke about the announcement: "With such a rich and spiky central relationship at its core, Shy & Lolais a dream of a show to write, full of fun, action and emotion. I can't wait to see our hugely exciting cast and director bring it to life."
Rachelle Constant, executive Producer for Clerkenwell Films, said: "Amanda has written a brilliantly bold series centred on a dynamic female duo, which blends dark comedy with propulsive storytelling.We’re thrilled to have Hayley and Bel as our leads, alongside an exceptional cast and crew."
The new series will begin filming in Leeds and Hull this spring and will air on BBC One and iPlayer and we'll absolutely be tuning in.
Turnstile to play their only UK headline show this year at Halifax Piece Hall
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Turnstile will headline the Halifax Piece Hall this summer, their only UK headline show.
The Grammy-winning hardcore group have just announced a very special show at historic venue the Halifax Piece Hall.
As part of the venue's huge summer season, Turnstile will take to the stage on Wednesday 26 August marking a whopping 41 shows at the Piece Hall's calendar so far.
The group pulled huge crowds at Glastonbury festival last year and scooped up two Grammy Awards earlier this month, using their platform to thank fans who "swung in the dark" with them.
Nicky Chance-Thompson MBE DL FRSA, CEO of The Piece Hall Trust, says: “2026 will see Turnstile playing at some of the world’s most iconic festivals and then here in Halifax at UK’s most iconic heritage venue.”
“We always aim to deliver for the full spectrum of music lovers in Calderdale and knowing how passionate our rock and metal community is, this gig will be off the scale – truly unmissable!”
Alongside Turnstile, Halifax Piece Hall will welcome the likes of Hollywood Vampires, Paul Weller, Bowling For Soup, Skunk Anansie, Garbage, Empire of the Sun, Sex Pistols, Mcfly, CMAT and Jimmy Eat World this summer. What a season it's going to be.
Baltimore’s hardcore heroes will head to West Yorkshire to play TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall on Wednesday August 26.
Tickets go on sale this Friday 27 February at 10am, and you can get your tickets here.
Find out more about what's going on at the Halifax Piece Hall this summer here.
Georgina Pellant -
20th June 2022 
