It's been revealed that Biffy Clyro will replace Queens of the Stone Age (QOTSA) at Leeds and Reading Festivals this year.
The news comes after the American rock band pulled out, citing "restrictions and logistics" as the reasons for their inability to headline this year's festivals.
Initially, the band had been pipped to co-headline the Friday of Leeds and the Sunday of Reading but now Biffy will be stepping up to the plate instead.
Organisers unveiled plans to replace QOTSA with the Scottish rock band on Wednesday, 28 July.
Speaking on the news, Biffy Clyro said: "We are delighted and honoured to be headlining Reading & Leeds for a third time. We cannot wait to get out there and play for you all again after such a tough yearr… It’s gonna f***!”"
Image: Leeds and Reading Festival
As well as revealing the headline replacement, Reading and Leeds bosses have today added a host of new names to the festival line-up including Holly Humberstone, Inhaler, Russ Millions, Bakar, Blanco, Chaya and Che Lingo.
This year's events see two main stages and six headliners, as well as a host of other talents across the board. Topping the bill this year alongside Biffy will be artists Disclosure, Stormzy, Catfish & The Bottlemen and Post Malone.
Further new additions can be found listed below, with quite a few more names added to the bill for both the main stage and the BBC introducing music stage.
Main stages:
Bakar Biffy Clyro Blanco Chaya Che Lingo Dana Dentata French The Kid Gender Roles Holly Humberstone Inhaler Jazmin Bean Kam-Bu Punkband Russ Millions Trillary Banks
BBC Music introducing stage:
Alfie Indra Berwyn Bonnie Kemplay Bull Calva Louise Claudia Valentina Downtown Kayoto FFSYTHO!? Finn Askew Graft Josie Man Lady Ice Lauran Hibberd Low Girl Low Hummer LVRA Master Peace Meg Ward STONE Tayo Sound The Rills Yard Act
Reading and Leeds festival takes place this year from Fri, 27 Aug 2021 – Sun, 29 Aug 2021.
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Leeds
‘Ugly, run-down’ and ‘untidy’ – Leeds named UK’s tenth best big city
Britain's 20 biggest cities have been ranked, and Leeds has done pretty well.
Although, you wouldn't be able to tell judging by the overwhelmingly lacklustre description we've been given.
The listing comes from The Telegraph and ranks Britain's 20 biggest cities from worst to best, taking into account visitor appeal and where offers most to tourists.
Leeds comes in at a very respectable number 10, however judging from what they've said about our city you'd think we were much, much lower.
Kicking things off, the description reads: "There’s an untidy quality to Leeds, borne of a patchwork of periods in its built environment and the fact that a lot of regeneration is underway (cranes rise at every corner)."
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Yep, not off to a good start but it's only down hill from there as Leeds is then said to have a 'certain shapelessness'.
But perhaps the worst part is yet to come: "There are some ugly, run-down streets very close to the centre, and while the Headrow and other high streets have a fair number of shops, there’s no real boulevard or grand square.
"The most atmospheric spaces are Queens Arcade and perpendicular Cross Arcade, and Thornton’s Arcade; Grand Arcade is also Victorian but looks and feels less uplifting."
By the end it starts to get slightly more positive, emphases on 'slightly': "Leeds’ strongest points might be its small size and its north-central location; it’s easy to walk everywhere inside the city, and a short ride away are Ilkley, Skipton and the Dales."
Our visitor appeal gained a 6.5/10, beating Cardiff, Sheffield, Brighton and Nottingham.
Taking the top spot was Liverpool followed by Edinburgh, Belfast and Glasgow. Read the full ranking here.
An award-winning Sardinian restaurant made famous in Sheffield is now opening in Leeds
Clementine Hall
This family-run restaurant has chosen Leeds as their second location, and we're very glad they have.
Introducing Domo, a Sardinian independent born in Sheffield that is loved by many for its delicious food, inviting atmosphere and stellar service.
Run by Raffaele Busceddu and Sarah May Elliott, Domo serves a range of traditional Sardinian specialities from homemade pasta dishes to show-stopping grills.
They've also got a banging cocktail menu full of signature serves and refreshing spritz, perfect for enjoying with friends over some delicious sharing plates.
Images: The Sheff
They've been teasing a second site for some time now but finally the cat is firmly out of the bag as they've announced they'll be bringing Domo to Leeds.
But where might you ask? Well, none other than the scenic location of the Lockside overlooking the canal.
Slotting right in next to BAKE, they're going to be in very good company indeed.
Image: The Sheff
Announcing the exciting news to Instagram, Domo said: "So most of you guessed it right...it’s been a long time coming but Domo 2.0 is finally cooking.
"Here’s a little sneak peek at our week which we’ve mostly spent admiring the views and getting to know the new neighbours …. If you can guess where it is there’s a glass of bubbly on us next time we see you. To be continued ………"
That's all the information we have so far, but we'll keep you in the loop as and when we find out more.
We can't wait to have you here in Leeds Domo, but for now we'll pop round to Sheffield to get our Domo fix and we highly suggest you do too.
Georgina Pellant -
29th July 2021 
