Kevin Sinfield has announced that the first Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon has raised over £4 million for over 300 different charities.
It total, the day saw 12,500 runners running across Leeds to raise money for a range of charities, but with a special focus on the MND community and building the Rob Burrow MND Centre here in Leeds.
A week on from the day, Kevin Sinfield, the inspirational former Leeds Rhinos player that 'just went on a run for a mate' announced the total:
"Oh behalf of Rob, Lindsey would like thank everyone for a huge team effort on Sunday, we made sure that the first Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon was a success and I hope it was a very special day for you, as it was for us.
"Runners, wheelchair users, volunteers, spectators, sponsors, Run For All, Leeds City Council, Leeds Rhinos, and all the different charities, all of you, thank you.
"I'm sure you will all agree the atmosphere was incredible, and that was down to you and all your hard work for our communities, the MND communities, friends, families and to bring everyone together, as a team.
"I am delighted to share with you that the running total raised for 341 for different charities across the UK now sits at over £4 million.
"Friendship was at the heart of this marathon. A run for a mate, with a mate and I hope you are all glowing in the knowledge that we get to help so many people across the UK who need us."
"I hope to see you all next year, it's important that we all keep banging the drum together, rest up, take care, thank you."
📽️ Kevin Sinfield OBE would like to thank everyone who has made this possible pic.twitter.com/bwxGqF6OLW
— Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All (@runforall) May 19, 2023
Rob Burrow announced last week that “the marathon was one of the best days if my life, to be a part of it was amazing [...] I’m so happy to be involved in the first one of my marathons but I don’t think I’ll be in the race for the next one. I have retired.”
The 2024 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon is set to take place on Sunday 12 May 2024 starting once again at Headingley Stadium, with over 10,000 participants expected to attend.
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.
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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.”
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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 -
22nd May 2023 
