Leeds is bracing for three days of snow as the Met Office has issued a ‘yellow warning’ for most of the UK.
While much of the region has woken up to a crisp winter’s morning under a yellow warning for ice in place today, from Saturday onwards, we have another yellow warning to contend with all together, as weather forecasters are predicting that “heavy snow may cause some disruption over the weekend”.
The three-day yellow warning for snow runs from 12pm on Saturday (4 January) onto around 9am on Monday morning (6 January).
According to the Met Office, Leeds residents are being told, like much of the UK, to prepare for “a small chance” that power cuts could occur, and that other services – such as mobile phone coverage – may be affected, while there is also a “slight chance” that some rural communities could become “cut off”.
Greater Manchester braces for snow as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning / Credit: Geograph | Pexels
As you would expect, “heavy snow” also means that there’s a chance of travel delays on roads, with some stranded vehicles and passengers because of this.
We should also be expecting delayed or cancelled rail and air travel too.
“We’ve currently issued a Yellow warning for snow covering a large part of England to cater for possible disruption over the weekend,” explained Dan Holley, who is a Deputy Chief Forecaster for the Met Office.
Speaking on the yellow weather warning issued, and what it means for the UK over the coming days, Mr Holley continued: “At this stage, there is a fair amount of uncertainty over exactly which areas will see disruptive snow, with parts of Wales, northern England, and the Midlands most likely to see some impacts.
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A risk of snow across parts of Scotland, England and Wales
“Here we could see 5cm or more in quite a few areas, and perhaps as much as 20-30cm over high ground, including Wales and the Pennines. Coupled with strengthening winds this could lead to drifting, making travelling conditions difficult over higher-level routes in particular.”
Mr Holley also added that it’s likely this yellow warning will be “refined” over the coming days as “confidence in the forecast increases”, and advises that everyone “keeping up to date” with the latest warnings.
You can keep up to date with the yellow warning covering Leeds here.
Authentic Turkish street food is coming to Kirkgate.
Leeds city centre is gearing up to welcome yet another new food spot, and this one is all about homemade lahmacun, shawarma wraps and plenty of signature tahini sauce.
Tahin will open its doors at 10 Kirkgate, next to The Cat Cafe, and with signs already up we don't think it'll be long until they welcome their first customers.
The restaurant is listed as a Turkish restaurant that specialise in their homemade tahini sauce, hence the name.
According to the restaurant's Instagram profile which has been going for a few years, Tahin also specialises in home-made lahmacun wraps alongside shawarma wraps.
For anyone unfamiliar with lahmacun, the Turkish staple is often described as a thin, crispy flatbread topped with a richly seasoned mixture of minced meat, herbs and vegetables.
Wrapped up with fresh salad and sauces, it makes for a satisfying and flavourful lunch to enjoy on-the-go.
Their Instagram suggests that Tahin once existed before back in 2022, so although this may not be a completely new venture, we're nevertheless very glad to see them back.
Its location puts it right in the middle of one of Leeds' busiest areas, making it the perfect mid-shopping pit stop for those wandering around Briggate or stopping for a bite to eat before heading out on the town.
The new opening comes at a time when Leeds' food scene is continuing to expand, with a string of independent restaurants and street-food concepts opening across the city centre throughout 2026.
This Leeds bistro has been named one of the best restaurants in the UK to plan a staycation around
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A much-loved neighbourhood Leeds restaurant has been given another major accolade.
There’s no shortage of brilliant places to eat in Leeds, but one Horsforth bistro has just been given a pretty huge seal of approval - and it might be worth planning your next staycation around.
The brilliant Bavette has been named one of the best neighbourhood restaurants in the UK to plan a staycation around by Condé Nast Traveller, appearing alongside a handpicked list of restaurants from across the country.
The list celebrates neighbourhood restaurants that are worth travelling for, with the magazine highlighting the growing appeal of venturing outside of busy city centres in search of smaller, more intimate places to eat.
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And Leeds has bagged itself a spot thanks to Bavette, and we can't say we're surprised.
The French-inspired neighbourhood bistro is run by chef Sandy Jarvis and his husband Clément Cousin.
Since opening in 2024, Bavette has quickly become one of the city's most talked-about restaurants, attracting diners far beyond its Horsforth home and scooping up accolades such as the 2024 Good Food Guide's Best UK Local Restaurant, a 2025 and 2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand, and a place in the 2026 National Restaurant Awards Top 100.
Condé Nast Traveller hails Bavette as "a true neighbourhood gem", saying: "The restaurant takes its cues from the couple’s London bistro roots, serving hearty yet elegant dishes made with seasonal ingredients.”
They finish by saying: "Reservations are hard to come by - but so worth it once you get your foot in the door."
We really couldn't agree more.
And while a trip to Horsforth might not technically count as a staycation for us Leeds locals, Bavette is certainly one restaurant worth crossing the city for.
Emily Sergeant -
2nd January 2025 
