Carousel is going to be the first of its kind in Huddersfield.
A new arcade-bar is opening in Huddersfield and its going to be full of all our favourite games.
Opening this Friday, 28 January on Cross Church Street, Carousel is the latest bar to open that's got us commuting from Leeds. Given the new bar is just thirty minutes from Leeds and will easily fill a full night's activities with a range of old-school arcade games on its own, it's definitely going to be worth the trip.
Ski ball, racing cars and a giant football table are just some of the set-ups available for you and your nearest and dearest to tackle as day turns to night and the new Carousel bar comes alive. Expect some serious competition, as well as live DJs during the weekends blaring out every tune to hit that Friday feeling you've been craving all week long.
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All the arcade machines are token operated, with tokens available in the venue using either cash or card at one of the exchange machines or at the bar, making it easy to get your game face on and crush the competition. Alternatively, make the most of this high-tech bar and get yourself some tokens by downloading the Carousel app and ordering them directly to your table.
Expect fifteen different cocktails, each extravagantly created by in-house mixologists. The neon coloured drinks match the bright lights inside and are just as aesthetic as the rest of the Carousel set-up.
Drinks are inspired by all of our favourite fairground games and chocolate-covered treats that we would usually encounter as part of the experience. The Kinder Surprise is a sweet concoction of Eristoff Vodka, Baileys, hazelnut syrup, milk and chocolate sauce that's appears to have been designed with our childhood favourite eggs at heart.
Meanwhile the Holy Handgrenade is a reminder of those old school shooting games: think Cointreau, Jäger and red bull as your very own double drop explosion of booze that'll hit your stomach with a bang. There's also the Pew Pew cocktail that promises a sure fire hit of flavour with Tanqueray Gin, lemon puree and sugar. It's also available on a flight board sharer for four as a Tin Can Alley sharer.
All this racing around is bound to work up a healthy appetite and an equally colourful menu of Korean bao buns, fish tacos and halloumi sticks are just some of the tasty dishes on offer.
The four-page food menu will have you spoilt for choice. As if there weren't enough options already, throw five different flatbread options, nine small plates, eight burgers and five different pizzas into the mix and you'll certainly struggle to pick your favourites. The winner for us is the fact that they sell pigs in blankets all year round, so we'll be ordering five rounds of JD honey and ale roasted chipolatas under crispy bacon strips, then looking at the rest of the menu.
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Carousel have said that they have "Air hockey, table football, basketball and more. This uniquely interactive environment is perfect for all occasions; from best mates to first dates, stags & hens to birthdays and weekends." and we couldn't agree more.
To find out what Carousel is all about and why we're so excited to pay it a visit upon opening, visit the Carousel Huddersfield website.
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Female-founded independent jewellery brand to open in Leeds’ Victoria Gate
Norfolk-based jewellery brand Lisa Angel is opening their first Yorkshire site right here in Leeds.
Jewellery and trinket lovers, this one's for you.
Lisa Angel, a female-founded jewellery and gifting brand will open the doors to its new store in Victoria Gate next month.
Shoppers can expect a wonderful range of jewellery, gifts, and accessories that have established a loyal following during more than twenty years of business.
Founded in 2004 by Lisa hand making jewellery which she sold at craft fairs local to her Norfolk home, the business has only gone from strength to strength since.
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The brand is now a recognised part of the British high street landscape, boasting seven other stores across Norfolk, Suffolk, and the Midlands.
After opening two stores last year and three stores in 2024, Lisa Angel’s founder and Creative Director, Lisa, said: “As an independent retailer, we are thrilled to launch in a destination with such a reputation as Victoria Leeds.
"We believe retail should remain grounded in inspiration and discovery, and we look forward to bringing just that to the vibrant city of Leeds, in our first store in the north.”
Managing Director James Moody explained the significance to the business of opening a new store in a city as influential as Leeds: “We're incredibly excited to be opening our first northern showcase store in such a prestigious location.
"Victoria Leeds represents exactly the kind of vibrant retail destination where we can bring the full Lisa Angel experience to new customers. This is a significant milestone for us as we continue to grow our retail presence."
We'll keep you up to date when we know an opening date, but for now you can check out what to expect here.
Yorkshire residents are being invited to name two new bin lorries
Clementine Hall
Well...this is a new one.
Ever fancied naming a bin lorry? Well today is your lucky day, because now you can.
Yorkshire-based waste management experts Divert are celebrating the arrival of two swanky new tbin rucks by inviting the local community to help name them.
The iconic purple bins, vans and trucks can be seen across the Yorkshire area helping to clean up waste from Bradford to Harrogate.
Two new lorries are set to be joining the fleet in April and May, and of course they need a name.
And who better to ask than the general public? The winning names will be added to the cabs of each of the trucks for all to see, and announced via the Divert website and social media channels.
Absolutely anyone from across the UK is welcome to take part, but the company are especially keen for people from Yorkshire to enter.
You can be as creative as you like, but there are a couple of rules...
No swearing or offensive names. Aside from that, you can let your freak flag fly.
The Divert team are keen to hear the 'best celebrity puns, local namesakes, and downright silly names' the public have to offer.
John Verity, Managing Director of Divert, comments: “Naming our bin trucks is a great way to bring some joy to the local community. We hope to bring a smile to the faces of passing drivers and pedestrians as our fleet passes by.
“Not only that, naming our lorries can help our drivers to take pride and ownership in the vehicles they drive and be a key reminder of our engagement within the community. We’re always keen to employ any initiatives that help the public to engage with us and ensure we’re seen as a friendly face in the area.”
Winners will be voted for by the team internally, and the competition closes at 5 pm on 31 March 2026.
Sophie Smith -
27th January 2022 
