It's no secret we love brownies from The Savvy Baker, but we know that this news will be near-weekend celebration anyone in Leeds with a sweet tooth needs.
Picture the scene, it's a cold autumnal day, it's blowing a gale outside and the thought of making a trip into Leeds for some sweet treats just isn't motivation enough to pull the covers off and wrap up in an endless amount of layers.
Boil the kettle, grab that cup of tea and settle on the sofa because this reality is no more.
Brownies that come to your doorstep? We think this one is an absolute winner.
Incase you haven't met The Savvy Baker before, the lockdown-success bakery hasn't been around in Leeds long, but has gained a cult following for its delicious baked goods.
The Savvy Baker is well known around Leeds for creating delicious and innovative treats. / Image: The Savvy Baker
Brownies, blondies, stacks and slabs: all your chocolatey dreams can come true from your phone screen now as the bestselling brownies take on a new venture.
A Savvy Slice is the ideal lunchtime snack: think Caramac, Rolo, Kinder, Biscoff S'more Brownies and Nutella cookies as tarte slices, oozing with chocolate and stuffed with all sorts of sweet goodness.
The Caramac Tarte Slice is our favourite. A ginger nut base, caramel, white chocolate and caramilk ganache with caramac and caramilk toppings, delicious.
Buy by the slice or pie from the new Deliveroo store. / Image: The Savvy Baker
For those looking for a last minute catering solution, you can pick up a full pie or tarte from The Savvy Baker's Deliveroo and take all of the stress out of birthdays, anniversaries, dinner parties, really any event where you might need a showstopper of a desert without the time to cook it.
There are plenty of single servings too. The Rolo and Caramel Brownie Pot is a chocolate ganache and gooey caramel with layers brownie chunks and perfect for that mid-afternoon craving.
All these dishes are bound to make you thirty and The Savvy Baker has the ideal solution. Pair your brownies with a range of Savvy Shakes. Made from 'the finest ice cream' choose from flavours like chocolate, Biscoff, caramel and Oreo to finish off your order.
The response to The Savvy Baker's move to Deliveroo has been overwhelming and it's easy to see why. The Leeds-based baker has been cooking up a storm online, with almost 50,000 Instagram followers, we are sure that the team will be inundated with orders.
Those within a 7km radius of The Savvy Baker HQ in LS14 can order from 12pm each day.
Meadowhall has just welcomed a brand-new JD Sports Store - and it is absolutely mega.
Trainer and sportswear lovers, this one's for you as JD Sports has just opened the doors to its newest store.
Located in Meadowhall shopping centre on the Lower Level of the High Street, the new store is almost triple its previous size and spans a whopping 29,225 sq ft.
Shoppers can now browse an ever bigger selection of clothing, footwear and sportswear from big brands like Nike, Montirex, New Balance, Adidas and Berghaus just to name a few.
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To make your shopping experience even smoother, the new store features self-service tills so you can be in and out within a flash.
To celebrate the opening, Chunkz and Kenny from popular Youtube collective Beta Squad officially opened the store today and held a meet and greet for fans.
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And the celebrations don't stop there, as from Friday 31 July - Sunday 2 August customers can get involved in JD's Spin-to-Win, with the chance to win gift cards, trainers and JD-branded merchandise.
Not only that, but Montirex will be hosting games all-weekend-long.
And if you can't make it that weekend, then do not fear. As on Friday 7 - Sunday 9 August, The Crep Protect truck will be rolling into Meadowhall giving out free goodie bags for customers who sign up to JD Status and follow Crep Protect.
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Sneaker Throne will also be offering a shoe-cleaning experience, with demonstrations showing customers how to keep their trainers fresh using products available in-store and goodie bags will be on offer which will also include tokens to play the Cop & Flop game.
So, what are you waiting for? We'll see you there for a fresh new fit.
Shortlist for 2026 Mercury Prize announced with several northern names making the cut
Clementine Hall
The shortlist for the 2026 Mercury Prize has officially landed - and it's another huge year for music from the north.
The prestigious annual award, which celebrates the very best British and Irish albums released over the past 12 months, has unveiled its 12 nominated records ahead of this year's ceremony in Newcastle this October.
Among the biggest talking points is a first-ever Mercury Prize nomination for music legend and northern icon Sir Paul McCartney, whose latest album The Boys Of Dungeon Lane has earned him a place on the shortlist.
Elsewhere representing the north, Newcastle jazz collective Knats have been shortlisted for A Great Day In Newcastle while jungle pioneer Nia Archives, who comes from Bradford, is recognised for her acclaimed album Emotional Junglist.
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Another artist flying the Newcastle flag is JADE with her debut solo album That's Showbiz Baby!, whilst other notable nominations include Olivia Dean, RAYE and and the charity compilation HELP(2) from War Child Records.
The full 2026 Mercury Prize shortlist is:
Paul McCartney – The Boys Of Dungeon Lane
Olivia Dean – The Art Of Loving
RAYE – This Music May Contain Hope
Dave – The Boy Who Played The Harp
Florence + The Machine – Everybody Scream
Dove Ellis – Blizzard
Knats – A Great Day In Newcastle
Kojey Radical – Don't Look Down
JADE – That's Showbiz Baby!
Nia Archives – Emotional Junglist
Suede – Antidepressants
War Child Records – HELP(2)
This year's Mercury Prize ceremony will return to Newcastle's Utilita Arena on Thursday 22 October after the city successfully hosted the awards for the first time last year.
The 2025 event saw hometown hero Sam Fender take home the coveted prize for People Watching, and who knows - maybe The Toon will bag another prize for a hometown hero.
Sophie Smith -
4th November 2021 
