The 'smallest shop in Pudsey' has been revived in tribute to its former owner.
Locally known as 'Aladdin's Cave', the Low-Cost shop in Pudsey has been revived to its former glory as a tribute to the former owner of 30 years, Charles Taylor.
The shop was sold by Mr Taylor in 2017, to Lucy Suddaby of Lucy Locket Design, an alteration business. It was the entrepreneur's first store and Lucy's business fast outgrew the tiny space.
Lucy Locket Design then moved to a bigger premises and the small store was rented out.
After learning of its former owner, Charles Taylor's, death eighteen months ago, Lucy decided to restore the Pudsey Low-Cost shop back to its former glory.
According to long-time residents, the business was extremely popular and stocked everything from DIY supplies to party and pet accessories, all at a low price.
The accessibility of the popular store was a huge attraction and has now been brought back to life.
There has been a new sign added to the front, but the same colour scheme has been used in memory of the former owner.
The old sign was beyond saving but Lucy has kept the same colours as a reference to its former owner. / Image: Yell
Although Lucy never knew Charles personally, she wanted to reinstate the store as it marked a major turning point in her career.
Now employing three people and with worldwide business picking up for Lucy Lockets Design, the company are continuing to grow.
The team will run both the Low-Cost and Lucy Lockets Design stores in Pudsey and have the community behind them.
Many customers have told Lucy that the Low-Cost "shop of all sorts" has been dearly missed.
The business owner even heard from the former owner's grand daughter who passed on her congratulations and best wishes to the business.
One of Leeds' longest-running pub will be closing.
The Cross Keys in Holbeck is a lovely little boozer.
And it's got a fair bit of history too. Dating back to the early 1800s, the pub has stood on Water Lane for more than two centuries, with its story closely tied to Holbeck's industrial past.
Back when the area was one of Leeds' major manufacturing hubs, the Cross Keys was a local drinking spot for workers from the surrounding foundries and engineering works.
The pub itself fell into disrepair and was abandoned in 1980s, before being brought back to life during a major restoration in the 2000s.
But now, The Cross Keys is closing once again.
Images: The Cross Keys
Announcing the sad news to Instagram, the pub said: "It's with a heavy heart that we share the Cross Key's will be closing its doors on the 3rd of October.
"The whole team thank you for your support during our time in business."
In classic Leeds fashion, the comments were flooded with support from fans of the pub alongside fellow local businesses.
One comment reads: "Absolutely gutted about this. I held my fiance (now husband’s) 30th at The Cross Keys and it was excellent and the team were so helpful and hospitable. So sad to hear this."
Whilst another said: "Gutted, the home of some great memories and significant pints in my life."
So, if you've had a significant pint in The Cross Keys and wish to bid it a proper farewell, you've got until Saturday 3 October to do so.
Brand-new ‘party pub’ to take over the old Revolution site on Call Lane after £600,000 investment
Clementine Hall
We hope you're ready to party Leeds, because a 'party pub' experience is coming to Call Lane.
Following a whopping £600,000 investment, Bonnie Rogues is preparing to open in the former Revolution site in Leeds city centre that will close this month.
After a major refurbishment, Leeds’ first Bonnie Rogues venue and the sixth site for the fast- growing UK brand will open in November 2026.
Designed as an all-day-to-night social destination, Bonnie Rogues combines live music, live sport, and late-night celebrations in one immersive venue.
From big nights out to spontaneous after-work drinks and even Sunday Roasts, Bonnie Rogues aims to offer something completely different from the traditional pub experience.
Expect live performances, crowd-involved entertainment and interactive moments in an atmosphere that flows seamlessly from day to night.
Russell Quelch, CEO of NEOS Hospitality, said, “Leeds has such a strong social scene and a real appetite for experience-led venues, so we think Bonnie Rogues will fit perfectly into the city.
"It’s a concept that brings together everything people love about going out - live music, sport, food, entertainment and great atmosphere, all in one place. We’re excited to bring something new to Leeds and can’t wait to welcome guests later this year.”
The Leeds opening forms part of a wider rollout of Bonnie Rogues venues across the UK, as NEOS Hospitality continues to expand its portfolio following its acquisition of multiple Revolution and Revolución de Cuba sites earlier this year.
We'll keep you updated with opening dates as and when we know more.
Sophie Smith -
9th November 2021 
