With You Every Step is a celebration of friendship, in Rob and Kevin's own words.
Back in July 2023, it was revealed that Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield were collaborating on a brand new children's book to be named Try.
This is due to be released in 2024, however the two best friends have just announced another book in the form of a gift book to be released just in time for the festive period.
Titled With You Every Step, the special book will be available from 9 November 2023.
The gift book showcases the moving affection between local rugby legends, fundraising heroes and best friends Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield.
We’re delighted to share the cover of With You Every Step, a heartfelt new gift book by rugby legends, national heroes and best friends @Rob7Burrow and Kevin Sinfield. Cover illustration by Gill Smith. Pre-order now! https://t.co/zLmQ2lc0lIpic.twitter.com/af9M9rIcXg
With You Every Step is a complete celebration of friendship, empathy and kindness in their very own words.
The gift book is pocket-sized and features heartfelt words from Rob and Kevin which are playfully brought to life with beautiful artwork from leading illustrators.
With You Every Step has been illustrated by a collection of award-winning, bestselling illustrators including Rob Biddulph, Reggie Brown, David Litchfield, Gill Smith and Sam Usher.
Image: Pan Macmillan
The book creates an inspiring and hopeful celebration of love, support and connection whilst exploring universal truths and celebrating kindness, empathy and the joy of friendship.
It is the perfect gift to give that special someone in your life to show them how much they mean to you.
And the best part is, for every copy sold, Macmillan Children's Books will donate 50p to be split equally between the Motor Neurone Disease Association and Leeds Hospitals Charity.
The synopsis by Rob Burrow himself reads: “True friends are always there, even when times are tough.”
UK singer-songwriter Tom Odell is set to play a huge outdoor Leeds show this summer.
Sounds of the City is making a triumphant return this summer and we couldn't be more excited.
Being added to the already star-studded lineup is Tom Odell, a Chichester-born singer-songwriter known for his heartfelt piano ballads and distinctive tone.
You may also know him from a certain John Lewis advert which made sure there were no dry eyes in the house.
The announcement follows a huge year for Tom Odell, who released his latest album A Wonderful Life and completed a major UK arena tour.
Known for his emotionally charged, piano‑led anthems, Tom Odell first rose to prominence after winning the BRITs Critics’ Choice Award in 2013 and has since become one of the UK’s most successful contemporary artists, with massive global hits like “Another Love”, which has now surpassed three billion streams on Spotify.
The ‘Another Love’ singer will perform on Saturday 4 July and will be supported by Matt Maltese.
Already announced for Sounds of the City are Dylan Gossett, Alabama Shakes, Wet Leg, The Human League and The Cribs.
The Millennium Square gigs are always fantastic fun, with previous acts including Blossoms, McFly and Mika bringing huge audiences to the city.
Tickets go on sale this Friday 6 February at 10am and you can get your tickets here.
Pre-sale starts this Thursday 5 February which you can access by signing up to Millennium Square's mailing list here.
Award-winning Leeds restaurant announces shock closure just months after opening
Clementine Hall
Emba in Leeds will be closing its doors with the owner blaming rising costs and pressure on the hospitality sector.
Back in April last year, one of Leeds' top restaurants The Owl closed its doors.
Run by renowned Chef Liz Cottam, The Owl was reimagine into Emba - a trendy restaurant tat bridged 'the gap between cosy bar and vibrant dining room'.
To open Emba, Cottam opened a Crowdfunder where supporters would be awarded with prizes such as VIP dinners and merch depending on how much they donated.
But sadly just months after opening, Emba is to close permanently.
Cottam confirmed the sad news with a statement shared with customers over the weekend, saying she was completely "heartbroken".
She said: “This is no longer the right time to own independent restaurants like Emba,” she said. “Under the current conditions they cannot survive and the recent budget confirmed what so many of us already knew: no meaningful help is coming for hospitality.
"The experience of being here and the harsh financial reality of running a business here no longer stack up.
"Being award winning, popular, admired and loved no longer means profitable and as an industry if we’re honest most of us have not truly been okay since Covid."
She signed off the statement promising to return to the restaurant world, she said: “What I do know is this, I am not done. I will keep cooking, keep creating and keep finding ways to do the thing I love.”
Clementine Hall -
7th September 2023 
