By Liz Coggins on December 10, 2020
Health & Beauty

It’s hardly hot news that over the last couple of decades men have been paying more attention to grooming and beauty. It’s no longer just a quick dab of aftershave, a splash of cologne or the occasional application of a moisturiser, they now have their very own ranges of grooming and beauty products. In 2018 […]
By Liz Coggins on December 8, 2020
Past Events

The Snow Fairy Pod is coming to the Victoria Leeds Shopping Centre on Saturday 12 December and Sunday 13 December. She’ll be sprinkling some much-needed candy floss cheer and bring bubblegum sweetness to the high street and online, Lush has announced that this year they will be launching 9 Snow Fairy scented products and 5 […]
By Liz Coggins on December 8, 2020
News

People in Leeds are being encouraged to put recycling at the top of their Christmas to-do lists this year. Leeds City Council is doing all it can to help ensure everyone continues to get bin collections over the Christmas and New Year period. Crews will be working flat out, with the service only closed on […]
By Liz Coggins on December 8, 2020
Opera

Opera North today announces new plans to share music and performance this Christmas, after the Company’s home city of Leeds moved into the highest tier as the second lockdown ended. Whether outdoors or online, all activities will observe Covid-19 secure guidelines with the safety of participants, staff, production crew and performers remaining paramount. Streamed […]
By Liz Coggins on December 3, 2020
News

Leeds City Council and the city’s retailers have been working hard to provide a safe shopping environment now that lockdown restrictions have eased. Footfall is expected to increase over the next few weeks and journeys may take longer than usual. To avoid getting caught in the Christmas rush, people are being encouraged to plan their […]
By Liz Coggins on December 3, 2020
Events

Whilst Leeds Kirkgate Market has remained open during both lockdowns for essential traders only we are excited that our independents will be back open for Christmas. Supporting our small businesses after the year everyone has had would be the best Christmas present for independents who have, like lots of small businesses, struggled. To kick off […]
By Liz Coggins on December 3, 2020
Art

A mural of rugby league legend Rob Burrow, whose courageous fight against motor neurone disease (MND) continues to inspire people from across the world is set for completion in Leeds city centre later this week. Depicted wearing the famous colours of Leeds Rhinos – the club synonymous with the former scrum-half during his glittering playing […]
By Liz Coggins on December 2, 2020
Past Events

The organisers of the Leeds Vegan Market are excited to announce that they have just been given the go ahead for this annual event, which takes place outdoors on Sunday 13th December 2020 at Leeds Kirkgate Market, right in the heart of Leeds City Centre. Whether you fancy trying some healthy festive food, looking for […]
By Liz Coggins on December 2, 2020
Past Events

The creators of Gisburne Park Pop Up are determined to bring some Christmas cheer to 2020 and on 4th December will open the gates to an action-packed Pop-up Christmas festival. This socially distanced Christmas extravaganza, is one of it’s kind, and will take place over a thousand acres at the stunning Gisburne Park located […]
By Liz Coggins on December 1, 2020
Past Events

Based on the award-winning global film phenomenon Strictly Ballroom, which inspired the world to dance, this all-singing, all-dancing and all-glittering show will arrive at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford from 22nd to 27 November 2021. Directed by Craig Revel Horwood and starring Kevin Clifton as ‘ScotHastings’. Strictly Ballroom The Musical tells the beguiling story of Scott […]