Yes you heard that right, the iconic red truck will be stopping off in Leeds sooner than you think.
Christmas is just around the corner, and you know what that means? The red glow of the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck is on its way.
The beast of a truck stops off in towns and cities across the country, with this tour celebrating a whole 15 years since the truck first came to the UK.
At every stop, the truck transforms into a winter wonderland decked out with twinkling lights and more to really get you in the spirit.
The Coca-Cola Christmas Truck will be coming to Leeds tomorrow (Wednesday 3 December), stopping at Asda on Killingbeck Drive in Seacroft from 12-8pm.
Guests will be able to play seasonal games and win Coca-Cola merch whilst of course enjoying an ice cold Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, or Diet Coke while soaking it all up.
New for this year, visitors will be able to create their own personalised Christmas baubles with their own photos on.
Coca-Cola is partnering with FareShare, the UK’s leading food redistribution charity, and their donation this year will provide the equivalent of one million meals to those in need across the country.
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Graham Kelly, Head of Fundraising at FareShare, said: “We are so grateful to Coca-Cola for their continued support. This generous donation means thousands of people will receive nutritious meals this festive season, strengthening communities and creating lasting change.”
Elodie Peribere, Senior Marketing Director for Coca-Cola Great Britain and Ireland, added: “Coca-Cola remains synonymous with Christmas, and we’re delighted to bring back our iconic Truck Tour.
“This year, we’re encouraging everyone to ‘Refresh Your Holidays’ - taking a pause to create uplifting moments with loved ones while supporting important causes like FareShare.”
So get your Santa hats and make sure you're thirsty, because the Coca-Cola truck is coming to town. We'll see you there.
Manchester's favourite Mexican bar is about to become your newest nightlife destination in Leeds.
It's been a long time coming, but Salon Madre is officially ready to open in Leeds.
Although we may have to wait a little bit longer for Madre, the day-to-night eatery that has made waves over in Manchester and Liverpool, Salon Madre, its lively tequila bar and pool hall sibling, is officially opening on Friday 20 February.
Salon Madre, which will be located just around the corner from Madre at 114 Wellington Street, is where the party really gets started.
Image: The Manc Group
Expect tequila-fuelled nights, pool tables, lively DJs and Lucha Libre on the big screens.
There will also be plenty of tacos being flung out the kitchen to keep you going until the early hours.
If you’ve ever visited one of their venues in Manchester or Liverpool, you’ll know it’s an absolute riot and we can’t wait to welcome them to the city.
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Co-founder Sam Grainger, inspired by countless trips to Mexico, says: “Mexico is alive with passionate artisans and cooks, mastering everything from street tacos to regional delicacies. It’s a world where traditions blend and evolve and we’ve built that ethos into the heart of both Madre and Salon Madre.”
Madre Leeds will open soon and you can even grab yourself a free margarita by signing up to their newsletter here.
We’ll keep you up to date with their opening times but for now, we'll see you at Salon Madre for a boogie, margarita and game of pool next week.
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 -
2nd December 2025 
