A new Netflix movie has been filming right under our noses this week.
Images have surfaced online of the filming of new Netflix movie 'Bank of Dave' in Leeds city centre this week.
British actors Rory Kinnear, known best for his role as M in James Bond and Game of Throne's Joel Fry were both spotting filming the new movie inside Central Square of Wellington Street this Saturday.
Mirroring Canary Wharf, the office building was transformed into the Financial Regulatory Board to film scenes for Netflix movie Bank of Dave.
The up-and-coming blockbuster is capturing the life events of Dave Fishwick, a self-made millionaire that shot to fame in the Channel 4 series Bank of Dave.
Central Square commented: "Another exciting day today at Central Square with Netflix filming scenes from the upcoming movie Bank of Dave, starring Rory Kinnear (Skyfall, Penny Dreadful) and Joel Fry (Game of Thrones, Cruella).
"We were picked as they wanted a building Leeds that looked like it was in Canary Wharf and we fitted the billSo for one day only we are the offices of the Financial Regulation Board."
Image: Central Square Leeds
Back in 2011, Dave set up his own bank in his home town of Burnley, Lancashire to help inject much-needed life into local businesses and to prove that banks can be socially responsible by donating any profits to charity. The story is now going to be warming the hearts of Netflix viewers when it is released as a full-length movie.
Rory Kinnear has been settling into the role of Dave Fishwick, whilst other members of cast have had their roles in the storyline kept under wraps. The cast includes Game of Throne's Joel Fry and Paul Kaye, Bridgerton's Phoebe Dynevor; TV's Jo Hartley and Peaky Blinders' Jean-Pascal Heyneman to name a few.
More information is expected to be released closer to the post-production phase of the movie and whilst it's unclear whether further filming will commence in Leeds, we're sure that our city would be delighted to see the return of British actors aplenty.
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
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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 -
24th March 2022 
