It's official: Leeds United are back in the Premier League where they belong, and with the promotion parade now confirmed, it's time to plan for the celebrations.
It still remains to be seen whether The Whites will be going up as champions or not, but it's been a huge relief among the supporters to know they don't have to suffer the stress and slog of the playoffs.
With the date for Leeds' open-top bus parade now confirmed, the party isn't just toasting being back up in the English top-flight, but having done so as one of, if not the best, team in the league this year.
Avoiding the additional trauma of the conclusive promotion scraps is part of that, along with seeing your favourite players beckoned through city streets as conquering heroes. Here's the important info ahead of Leeds' promotion parade.
The date for Leeds United's open-top bus parade is this coming bank holiday Monday, 5 May, just a fortnight on from the prospective EFL Championship winners securing promotion with a staggering 6-0 win over Stoke City.
As for when the whole thing kicks off, the festivities are due to get underway from 1pm, with the open-top bus parade itself is scheduled to last somewhere between an hour and 1h30m.
It goes without saying that most people will be staying out and partying until much later than that. Expect crowds to start gathering from early in the day, with road restrictions starting from 8am and lasting until at least 5pm.
The new mural going up in Trinity.The scenes on 21 April.Credit: The Hoot
Where does the Leeds parade route go?
The parade will follow a mile-long route that will take in the full length of the Headrow, as well as City Square, Boar Lane, New Market Street and parts of Wellington Street and Vicar Lane.
Beyond that, you can almost guarantee similar crowds remained gathered throughout various lively sections of the city centre and outside of Elland Road itself for a good chunk of the day.
Here's hoping for similar scenes from inside the Bremner Suite too...
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Road closures and travel advice for the Leeds promotion parade
The roads confirmed to be fully or at least partially closed during that 8am-5pm window include:
Albion Street, Bishopgate Street, Briggate, Call Lane, Calverley Street, East Parade, Eastgate, The Headrow, Infirmary Street, King Edward Street, Lands Lane, Lower Briggate, Mill Hill, New Briggate, Oxford Place, Park Row, Vicar Lane, Westgate and Wellington Street.
Meanwhile, according to Leeds City Council, park and ride services will still be operating from Temple Green and Stourton between 10am and 1pm, with return journeys running between 2:30-5:30pm.
Also, while regular city centre buses will also be running, some services will be diverted from their usual routes, with multiple stops suspended for the parade period, so people are being advised to check the Metro website to plan their journeys accordingly.
Credit: The Hoot
Fan hotspots for after the open-top bus tour
lt won't surprise you to learn that the city centre in general will be heaving, but we do have some suggestions as to where the big groups of supporters will be if you want to get involved in the action.
As well as the obvious shouts like The Old Peacock near the ground itself, not to mention beloved Leeds bars and suntraps like Green Room and BOX, you can expect most pubs and venues around the train station to be very busy.
Other notable names include Scarborough Taps, Woodside, The Brotherhood and pretty much most of Headingley we'd imagine.
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, said of the impending celebrations: "Winning promotion is a marvellous achievement by Daniel Farke and his players - they really have done the whole of Leeds proud over the course of the season.
"Leeds United’s ups and downs are woven into the fabric of life here and, as the city’s Lord Mayor, it’s my absolute pleasure to see them back where they belong.
"I know the club’s fans have been in party mood since promotion was secured, and I’m sure they will relish the opportunity to continue their celebrations at next week’s parade." Hear, hear.
Last but not least, those who can't make it to the parade in person will be able to watch the jubilation from start to finish on LUTV and via their YouTube channel. Party time can't come soon enough!
A popular package holiday company has launched a new ‘Beckham Clause’ to help protect feuding families.
It's official… family fallouts are now holiday-proof, thanks to a new ‘Beckham Clause’ that’s been launched by a Manchester-based travel company On The Beach in the wake of the ongoing – and at this point, inescapable – Beckham family feud.
In case you need bringing up to speed, then allow us to (briefly) sum up the Beckham family drama for you as best as possible.
Basically, at the centre of this discourse the eldest Beckham child, Brooklyn, his wife Nicola Peltz, and primarily his mum Victoria, although as the months have gone on, it appears there’s no member of the Beckham family that isn’t somewhat involved (okay, maybe not Harper… well at least not publicly, anyway).
Image: Natalya Zaritskaya (via Unsplash)
Earlier this month, it was reported that Brooklyn had become estranged from his family, and had told his parents to contact him only through lawyers.
And then yesterday, of course, Brooklyn publicly spoke out about the accusations on his Instagram Stories for the first time ever… and all hell broke loose in the celebrity news world.
On the Beach’s new clause – officially titled the Family Fallout Refund, and already nicknamed the ‘Beckham Clause’ by bosses – aims to give holidaymakers peace of mind that no matter how messy things get at home, their getaway won’t suffer, as it applies to family holidays where one member suddenly drops out due to a feud, argument, or full-blown emotional meltdown.
Under the new policy, if a family member pulls out before departure, their share of the hotel booking will be refunded rather than leaving the rest of the group to foot the bill.
Family fallouts aren’t just limited to celebrities, every year hundreds of holiday bookings need amending due to feuds, On The Beach said, which is why it’s chosen to launch the new refund scheme.
“We love family holidays, but we’re also very aware that family fallouts cam hamper plans,” explained Zoe Harris, who is the Chief Customer Officer at On the Beach.
“The ‘Beckham Clause’ is there for those moments when someone decides they’d rather cool off at home than by the pool.
“Our new perk means that if a family feud takes place and one person drops out, the rest of the group can still head off, relax, and enjoy the holiday they were looking forward to.”
The Family Fallout Refund is available on family holidays with five or more people, and needs to be claimed at least 60 days before departure.
It applies to new and existing bookings departing on or before 31 August 2026.
Three-acre padel court development set to move into historic Leeds landmark
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Leeds-based Ollo Padel have revealed plans for a new three-acre padel and leisure destination at The Roundhouse.
It seems like padel is taking over the world at the moment, and it's about to take over Leeds.
Three years after the plans were first put forward, Ollo Padel is set to bring a state-of-the-art padel and leisure centre to the outskirts of the city centre.
The Roundhouse is a Grade II listed Victorian landmark that first opened in 1847 and will be brought back to everyday use as a community-led space before the end of 2026.
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The new space will feature five covered and four open courts, alongside hospitality and social spaces, retail space, fitness studios, gyms and more.
Being a Leeds-based company, Ollo Padel are working to put Leeds’ communities at the heart of the new centre, with plans for free school coaching lessons, school partnerships, inclusive programmes for women and juniors and focusing on providing a non-intimidating environment for all-ages and abilities.
The development is expected to create 14 permanent on-site roles, spanning coaching, front-of-house, hospitality and operations, with a strong commitment to local recruitment.
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Will Linley, Co-Founder (Founder of Linley & Simpson) said: “These proposals focus on sensitively bringing one of Leeds’ most iconic buildings back to life — restoring the Roundhouse and creating a place people can enjoy, feel proud of and use as part of everyday city life.
“Padel is a brilliant way to bring people together. We’re designing Ollo around the social side of the sport — creating a place that supports both physical and mental wellbeing through movement, play and connection”
Luke Gidney, Founder, Ollo Padel said: “We are so excited about the opportunity to create this centre for Leeds. We’re still at an early stage, and that really matters to us, because it means local residents, businesses and community groups can help shape the plans. We want to listen, learn and make sure the Roundhouse works day to day for the people around it.”
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