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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No matter what age, you just can't beat a bit ot LEGO.
And it's safe to say that excitement is well and truly building (get it?) as the LEGO Group has announced its new store will open at Trinity Leeds on Thursday April.
To celebrate the opening there will be specially-designed, Yorkshire-inspired LEGO models available to see and pose with on launch day.
The new and improved store will include a LEGO Pick a Brick Wall, where shoppers can search for the perfect piece to complete their masterpiece, start a brand-new build, or customise an existing LEGO set.
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There will also be free build challenges and events in-store, as well as a create your own LEGO Minifigures area giving customers the chance to mix and match from a wide selection of pieces, with ‘Brick Specialists' on hand to offer expert advice.
Steven Foster, Centre Director at Trinity Leeds, said: “The new LEGO store is bigger and better than ever before with some incredible interactive elements that will allow creativity and imaginations to flourish. As the only LEGO store in West Yorkshire, it has already proved incredibly popular here at Trinity Leeds, and this new store will bring even more of what LEGO fans love.”
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Award-wining Leeds sandwich shop Silver’s Deli to open neighbourhood bakehouse
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Silver's Deli is opening up a sister shop, and this time it's about everything baked.
We all know and love Silver's Deli for their stacked subs and breakfast sandwiches that could cure any hangover no matter how severe.
They're so good, that they even bagged the coveted Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Award last year.
And rightly so, because Silver's is absolutely class.
And it seems there's just no stopping Silver's, as they've just announced that they'll be opening a sister shop named Silver's Bakehouse serving up everything, yep you guessed it, baked.
It'll also be in Farsley where the original Silver's is, and they're labelling the new venture as 'your neighbourhood bake shop'.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Silver's Deli said: "Well it’s happening. I said no more shops, but it’s kinda necessary, and I just love all things baked.
"There’s waaaaaaaaay too many details to share on this right now, but go give our sister shop @silvers_bakehouse a new follow and hold on tight. This is gonna be fun as fuck."
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Customers can expect a wider range of Silver's goodies that they're unable to whip up in the current space. From soft amaretti biscuits and their famous cookies to sausage rolls and brownies that the team have been working on for 12 months.
We're in no doubt that this venture is going to be absolutely brilliant, and you best believe we'll be first in line to try one of those brownies.
Silver's Bakehouse will be located on Town Street in Farsley and is expected to open this May.
Georgina Pellant -
20th June 2022 
