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Hogwarts will reopen in 2022 for a one-off Harry Potter reunion
Hogwarts is reopening in 2022 for a one-off movie reunion featuring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and all your favourite Hogwarts characters.
It's been twenty years since Hagrid announced, "Yer a wizard Harry". Now the cast are back for a Hogwarts Reunion in 2022.
As we say goodbye to 2021 and bring in the new year, a celebration of a different kind will also fall upon the world.
The return of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger will feature on our screens as the characters reopen the doors to the magical world of Hogwarts.
To mark the 20th anniversary of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone premier in the UK, actors from the cult favourite shared a teaser clip confirming the
The premier will air on HBO on 1 January 2022, before being shown on a range of additional US channels.
According to a statement, the New Year's Day feature will "tell an enchanting making-of story through all-new, in-depth interviews and cast conversations,” before streaming all eight of the Warner Bros. original Harry Potter movies.
Sharing the announcement with the world, Emma Watson stated her gratitude for the show, racking up over 5 million likes:
"Thank you to the fans that have continued to show their support well after the last chapter closed. The magic of the world wouldn’t exist without you. Thank you for fighting to make it such an inclusive and loving place."
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone premiered in the UK in 2001. / Image: Instagram
Watson will return to Hogwarts alongside character favourites like Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs and Gary Oldham.
Imelda Staunton, Tom Felton, James and Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, Ian Hart, Chris Columbus and many more, will also revisit Hogwarts in the new year.
Waiting another 45 days to hear from our favourite characters may seem like a long time, but as Ron famously stated, "don’t let the muggles get you down".
It's been 11 years since new Hogwarts content was on our screens, we can wait another few weeks.
The Return to Hogwarts will air on HBO Max on 1 January 2022, but more information is likely to be announced before the new year.
The foodie-favourite restaurant and bar is now under new management.
The eagle-eyed amongst you may have noticed that Woodside has sadly been closed for a few months.
We certainly have, and ever since December we've had a Woodside Sunday roast-shaped hole in our hearts that's been gasping for one of their glorious Marmite glazed parsnips.
But luckily, it has now been confirmed that Woodside isn't going anywhere as Superfriendz, the team behind Headrow House, Belgrave and many other top Leeds spots will be taking over. Hallelujah.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Woodside opened at the end of 2024 from the owners of The Brunswick and The Melbourne.
Labelling itself as a 'neighbourhood eatery and bar', Woodside quickly became a favourite amongst Leeds foodies and was known for its smoked meats, great cocktails and stellar Sunday roasts (do I need to talk about the parsnips again).
The menu was fresh and innovative, with oysters topped with kiwi granita and an incredibly garish banana split standing out as highlights.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
We hope that the new management continues to maintain Woodside's brilliance, but mainly we're just so glad that it's sticking around.
Superfriendz take care of a whole host of spots in the city, including proper Leeds favourites Headrow House, Belgrave Music Hall and Waterlane Boathouse.
Announcing the news to Instagram, Woodside said: "After a longer-than-expected winter break, Woodside is back and will reopen on Thursday 19th March!
"Your favourite neighbourhood bar and eatery returns with the same warm welcome, but an all new management team.
"We can’t wait to see you so keep your eyes on our socials for news on great food and drinks, big screen sports, quizzes and more.
"We’d also like to thank Sam and the original team for all the hard work that went into setting-up the venue. We hope we can do it justice."
A new female-founded business has opened in Leeds and it’s a trinket-lover’s paradise
Clementine Hall
Lisa Angel has just opened inside the Victoria Gate and it’s an Aladdin’s Cave full of jewellery, prints, gifts and everything in between.
The best part? It’s a female-founded brand that has chosen our wonderful city for their first Yorkshire site. We absolutely don't blame them.
Founded in 2004 by Lisa hand making jewellery which she sold at craft fairs local to her Norfolk home, the business has gone from strength to strength every since.
The brand is now a recognised part of the British high street landscape, boasting seven other stores across Norfolk, Suffolk, and the Midlands.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Shoppers can expect beautifully handcrafted jewellery, unique trinkets and wonderful staff who are open to have a natter.
It's the perfect shop for when you don't exactly know what to buy that someone special, just pop in here and you'll be hit with a wave of inspiration immediately.
We could've genuinely spent a good hour in there and come out with a much lighter wallet.
Lisa herself spoke about the opening: “As an independent retailer, we are thrilled to launch in a destination with such a reputation as Victoria Leeds.
"We believe retail should remain grounded in inspiration and discovery, and we look forward to bringing just that to the vibrant city of Leeds, in our first store in the north.”
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Managing Director James Moody said: “We're incredibly excited to be opening our first northern showcase store in such a prestigious location.
"Victoria Leeds represents exactly the kind of vibrant retail destination where we can bring the full Lisa Angel experience to new customers. This is a significant milestone for us as we continue to grow our retail presence."
Sophie Smith -
17th November 2021 
