Asda is selling the ideal accessory for dog owners to grab before the summer heatwavehits.
The supermarket chain was born in Leeds and has been providing our city with genius inventions we never knew we needed but now can't stop thinking about.
The 'dog gazebo' is just one perfect example.
We've already been enjoying some cracking weather in Leeds over the past weekend, but now that forecasters at the Met Office have said for us to expect "plenty of sunny spells" this week, and temperature highs of 18°C are predicted on Tuesday and Wednesday, it's made us all realise that we need to start properly prepping for the summer.
Pets always need special consideration when the heat starts to creep in, which is why for those with a four-legged friend in their lives, supermarket chain Asda is selling an outdoor gazebo dog bed that comes complete with its own cover for less than £30.
The Grey Dog Bed Gazebo is said to be the "perfect place for your pooch".
A description for the bed - which comes flat packed for home assembly, and can be dismantled for easy storage - on the Asda website reads: "This dog bed gazebo from George Home is designed in modern grey with a mesh panel base for ventilation, and it offers a stylish way to keep your furry friend cool in the sun."
The best bit? It'll only set you back £29.
Asda is selling a gazebo dog bed for just £29 / Credit: Asda
The reviews of the gazebo bed by those who have managed to get their hands on it already appear to be really positive too, with plenty of happy dog owners branding it as "amazing" and "a great price".
One person wrote on the Asda website: "Stunning bed for my dog she uses it in the garden and in the house, looks great, very sturdy, easy to put together, and a great price.”"
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Another customer noted how the gazebo is ideal for indoor use during the colder months too, writing: "I read the reviews before ordering and this bed is superb, and great value for money for the size it is.
"The dog is sleeping on it inside for now until the weather improves."
The Grey Dog Bed Gazebo is available both in selected Asda stores UK-wide, and on the Asda website here.
Authentic Turkish street food is coming to Kirkgate.
Leeds city centre is gearing up to welcome yet another new food spot, and this one is all about homemade lahmacun, shawarma wraps and plenty of signature tahini sauce.
Tahin will open its doors at 10 Kirkgate, next to The Cat Cafe, and with signs already up we don't think it'll be long until they welcome their first customers.
The restaurant is listed as a Turkish restaurant that specialise in their homemade tahini sauce, hence the name.
According to the restaurant's Instagram profile which has been going for a few years, Tahin also specialises in home-made lahmacun wraps alongside shawarma wraps.
For anyone unfamiliar with lahmacun, the Turkish staple is often described as a thin, crispy flatbread topped with a richly seasoned mixture of minced meat, herbs and vegetables.
Wrapped up with fresh salad and sauces, it makes for a satisfying and flavourful lunch to enjoy on-the-go.
Their Instagram suggests that Tahin once existed before back in 2022, so although this may not be a completely new venture, we're nevertheless very glad to see them back.
Its location puts it right in the middle of one of Leeds' busiest areas, making it the perfect mid-shopping pit stop for those wandering around Briggate or stopping for a bite to eat before heading out on the town.
The new opening comes at a time when Leeds' food scene is continuing to expand, with a string of independent restaurants and street-food concepts opening across the city centre throughout 2026.
This Leeds bistro has been named one of the best restaurants in the UK to plan a staycation around
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A much-loved neighbourhood Leeds restaurant has been given another major accolade.
There’s no shortage of brilliant places to eat in Leeds, but one Horsforth bistro has just been given a pretty huge seal of approval - and it might be worth planning your next staycation around.
The brilliant Bavette has been named one of the best neighbourhood restaurants in the UK to plan a staycation around by Condé Nast Traveller, appearing alongside a handpicked list of restaurants from across the country.
The list celebrates neighbourhood restaurants that are worth travelling for, with the magazine highlighting the growing appeal of venturing outside of busy city centres in search of smaller, more intimate places to eat.
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And Leeds has bagged itself a spot thanks to Bavette, and we can't say we're surprised.
The French-inspired neighbourhood bistro is run by chef Sandy Jarvis and his husband Clément Cousin.
Since opening in 2024, Bavette has quickly become one of the city's most talked-about restaurants, attracting diners far beyond its Horsforth home and scooping up accolades such as the 2024 Good Food Guide's Best UK Local Restaurant, a 2025 and 2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand, and a place in the 2026 National Restaurant Awards Top 100.
Condé Nast Traveller hails Bavette as "a true neighbourhood gem", saying: "The restaurant takes its cues from the couple’s London bistro roots, serving hearty yet elegant dishes made with seasonal ingredients.”
They finish by saying: "Reservations are hard to come by - but so worth it once you get your foot in the door."
We really couldn't agree more.
And while a trip to Horsforth might not technically count as a staycation for us Leeds locals, Bavette is certainly one restaurant worth crossing the city for.
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23rd March 2022 
