The highly anticipated new M&S superstore in White Rose officially opens it's door today, with the first 200 customers receiving golden tickets.
The Leeds-born supermarket chain announced earlier this year the company will be creating a total of 3,400 new jobs across the country with a total of twenty new stores opening, including a brand new spot in Leeds’ own White Rose Shopping Centre.
The new superstore has taken over the former Debenhams site and features an incredible food hall, Beauty Edit, Flower Shop, Deli and loads more.
Today the new M&S will open it's doors to excited shoppers at 10am, and the first 200 customers will receive special golden tickets to be in with the chance of winning prizes.
Image: M&S White Rose
Prizes include Percy Pigs, exclusive money off vouchers and one lucky customer will win £200 to spend in M&S.
Taking to their social media page, M&S White Rose spoke about the opening: "Here’s what you can expect TOMORROW!! First 200 customers will receive a Golden Ticket. Each one with a prize in! Golden Hangers hidden across our Clothing & Home departments each one with a prize!
"Percy Pig will be making appearances! Colin the Caterpillar will be here too! Brass Band and DJ bringing the party. Slushie Tasters from our Café. Tasters from our Instore Bakery."
Image: M&S White Rose
But what’s got us really excited, is the addition of an entire fridge which is solely dedicated to the wonderful creation that is garlic bread.
You'll also be able to pay for your clothing items in the changing rooms, making your shopping experience as smooth and seamless as possible.
If you can't wait to visit the incredible new store, you can find the entrance to M&S at the new ground floor car park 3 entrance.
If your skincare routine has been needing an upgrade, there's some good news waiting for you inside Trinity Leeds.
The shopping centre has just welcomed Moida, a brand-new beauty retailer specialising in authentic Korean skincare, bringing some of the world's most sought-after K-beauty products to Leeds.
Named after the Korean word meaning 'to gather' or 'come together', moida is all about making Korean skincare easy to discover and accessible for everyone.
Inside the new store that has taken over the old Claire's Accessories site, shoppers can expect an extensive range of handpicked products from some of the biggest names in K-beauty, including Beauty of Joseon, Dr. Althea, TIRTIR, Medicube, Biodance, and more cult-favourite brands.
The collection has been curated by a team of Korean beauty experts with close links to Korea, meaning customers can expect everything from viral TikTok sensations to exclusive products that are often difficult to get hold of elsewhere in the UK.
Moida K-Beauty has opened in Trinity Leeds. Credit: The Hoot Leeds
Steven Foster, Centre Director at Trinity Leeds, said: "With Korean skincare still increasing in popularity, moida brings an exciting new concept to the centre. Offering guests viral products alongside everyday essentials, plus the chance to browse new brands in-store will be a fantastic experience.
"We know moida is going to be a brilliant addition for both existing fans of K-beauty and those keen to discover it for the first time."
It's the latest announcement following the recent launches of Lane7, Footasylum, LEGO, Jerk Junction, The Fragrance Shop and schuh at Trinity Leeds.
Leeds man jailed for life after being found guilty of dozens of sexual and physical assault offences
Emily Sergeant
A man from Leeds has been jailed for life after being found guilty of dozens of sexual and physical assault offences.
Paul Benstock - aged 62, of Appletree Court in the village of East Ardsley - appeared at Leeds Crown Court last week where he was sentenced after being convicted of more than 40 offences committed against five victims,
Following a Leeds Safeguarding investigation, Benstock was found guilty of a number of sexual offences and physical assaults against both adult and child victims, including 14 counts of rape - with these offences having thought to have taken place over a 22-year period between 1998 and 2020.
Benstock was also identified as being involved in the making of indecent images of children following an operation by the National Crime Agency’s Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command (CEOP), and was also found guilty of these offences.
"Much of Benstock’s offending was against victims who were children at the time," explained Detective Sergeant Michelle Barnes, of Leeds Safeguarding Unit.
"His victims have shown incredible bravery in giving us detailed accounts of what has taken place and then again supporting the trial process by giving evidence when Benstock refused to take accountability for his awful crimes."
Benstock was sentenced to 37 years imprisonment.
He was also made the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely, West Yorkshire Police has confirmed.
Clementine Hall -
25th May 2023 
