Leeds' Youtuber Danny Malin is an internet sensation - rocking up to spots all over the north with his camera and his little one-man fold-out table.
Full of banter, he's absolutely hilarious and says it how it is - so you know when he says he's found the best fish and chip shop in Leeds he's not messing about.
Recently the Youtube star visited chip shop The Skyliner in Cross Gates, and was blown away with the quality - dubbing their massive fish portions "Wally the Whale."
Ordering what the family-run fish and chip shop terms 'The Special’ - a mammoth combo of haddock and chips, scampi in breadcrumbs, salt and pepper shrimp bombs and prawn twisters - he sat down at his table to tuck in.
A portion of fish and chips at The Skyliner / image: The Skyliner
Commenting on the food, he said: “Sometimes when you go to a fish and chip shop, one of the worries of mine is when it’s all cooked in fryer [sic], it can taste the same but the flavours coming out of these are distinctive.
“They’re really good, spot on.”
“The chips are absolutely beautiful, the potatoes, the fish itself is a massive piece of fish. Beautiful crispy batter.”
For those who've been wondering, he also revealed why he always brings his own table and chair out to his reviews.
Inside The Skyliner, which Danny Malin has named "the best fish nd chip shop in Leeds" / Image: The Skyliner
“The reason for bringing my own table and chair, I just like being home from home," said the Rate My Takeaway star, who has racked up over 300,000 followers since starting his channel.
“1, because I know I’ve always got a seat.
“2, I just love it. Why not take your own table and chair? Nobody has ever said I can’t.”
The Skyline has been trading in Leeds since 1962 and has also been highly rated for its fish and chips on TripAdvisor.
You can watch some of the year’s biggest blockbusters for just £4 this weekend.
That’s because, to celebrate National Cinema Weekend (5-6 September), Vue has announced that it’ll be offering cut-price tickets to everything from the latest blockbusters and family favourites, to indie horrors and classic re-releases so you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy the full cinematic experience this autumn.
Some of the highlights currently showing that you’ll be able to see for just £4 include summer hits like Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Odyssey, and Toy Story 5, as well as the recent release of Ridley Scott’s latest film, The Dog Stars, starring Jacob Elordi.
Family favourites such as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie, and Cars will also be screening over National Cinema Weekend.
Meanwhile, horror fans can also catch new releases Insidious: Out of the Further, and indie horror Leviticus, or see the year’s biggest horror hit, Obsession, if you haven’t already.
The best bit about the offer? It applies to every seat on every showing, all weekend long. Just pass us the popcorn now.
This means that film lovers can enjoy Vue’s biggest and comfiest seats, Ultra Lux, which are strategically positioned to give the best possible view of the big screen – with extra-wide armrests, back and leg rests that recline independently, a personal table for snacks and beverages, and a state-of-the-art wine cooler, all for just £4 each.
“We encourage everyone to make the most of the celebration and enjoy a film at Vue.”
National Cinema Weekend returns for 2026 this Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September, and you can book tickets on the Vue website here.
Major DJ has set cancelled as overcrowding concerns continue at Leeds Festival
Clementine Hall
After closing for the entire second day, The Warehouse stage at Leeds Festival has once again been forced to evacuate.
One of the most anticipated dance acts of the day has been cancelled due to health and safety concerns just moments before the set.
Sheffield DJ Silva Bumpa was due to take to The Warehouse stage today at 1:30pm, but the set was cancelled due to overcrowding.
It's not the first time this has happened at Leeds Festival 2026, as yesterday Omar+'s set was cancelled due to the same issue and the stage was subsequently closed for the rest of the day.
The Warehouse stage is completely new for this year, and supposedly is designed specifically for dance music...which is quite ironic.
Announcing the news to Instagram, Silva Bumpa said: "So so sorry Leeds Fest but due to over crowding my set was cancelled last min I was just behind the stage and got told right before such a massive shame."
Prospa, another prominent DJ who's set was cancelled at Reading on Friday afternoon, spoke up on the situation: "We are disappointed in The Warehouse stage closure at Reading Festival. We were told it wasn't possible to play whilst on the way. This was due to too many people outside the stage.
"We have seen this happen before at larger festivals in the UK. It's time to double the capacity of tents or put dance music on the main stage."
It comes after another dance stage, LS23, was closed mid-set last night due to a health and safety hazard when all the lights suddenly switched off and ravers were forced to evacuate.
If yesterday is anything to go by, we wouldn't be surprised if The Warehouse was closed for the rest of the day which means anticipated sets from Rossi and Mall Grab will also be cancelled.
Georgina Pellant -
18th July 2021 
