The average age of CBeebies viewers is expected to shoot right up next week.
The BBC Press Office has confirmed that the locally-renowned musician is going to be taking on a different role this month.
Fresh from headlining the world-famous Coachella Music Festival across the pond, and shortly before he heads out on a sell-out stadium tour following the release of his upcoming studio album, Harry’s House, later this month, Cheshire-born singer and actor Harry Styles has been announced by the BBC today as the latest reader to settle the nation’s children with a CBeebies Bedtime Story, The Manc reports.
According to a statement released by the BBC, Harry will “don his pyjamas” to read the ‘In Every House, on Every Street’, which is written by Jess Hitchman and illustrated by Lili la Baleine.
The story is “a heartwarming celebration of homes and the different families that live in them”.
Although not much has been revealed about an appearance that’s is likely to have viewers of all ages tuning in, the BBC says Harry introduces the bedtime story as being about “a house full of love and laughter.”
Styles’ appearance makes him the latest in a long list of famous names to feature on the CBeebies series – which has previously seen the likes of Tom Hardy, Ed Sheeran, The Duchess of Cambridge, Tom Hiddleston, Ellie Goulding, Dave Grohl, Regé-Jean Page, and more all show their faces.
As part of Deaf Awareness Week 2022, Rose became the first celebrity to sign a CBeebies bedtime story in British Sign Language (BSL), and the story – titled Can Bears Ski? – warmed the hearts of audiences across the UK as it told the tale of a young bear and his dad on their journey into the discovery and management of deafness.
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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