Author: Paul David

Walk through the heart of Leeds city centre on any given evening, past the Victorian ironwork of the Victoria Quarter, and you will spot something distinctly theatrical unfolding on Vicar Lane. Behind illuminated windows, beneath cherry blossom branches and across a floor that seems to glow green from within, diners lean in with chopsticks, phones hover above plates, and cameras flash. This is Ivy Asia Leeds, Richard Caring’s pan-Asian concept that arrived in October 2022 with all the subtlety of a West End opening night. The question Leeds diners have been asking ever since is a simple one: does this…

If you are planning your day or looking ahead to the week, Leeds weather today reflects a familiar January pattern across West Yorkshire. Expect grey skies, damp conditions and cool temperatures, with rain appearing on several days and nights turning colder as the week progresses. This guide covers Leeds weather today as it feels on the ground, followed by a clear and practical outlook for the next seven days. Leeds Weather Today: At a Glance Leeds Weather Today: Current Conditions The Leeds weather today forecast points to a cool, unsettled day across the city. Low cloud hangs over much of…

It’s a busy and consequential week across the city, and leeds news today reflects a familiar Leeds pattern: short-term disruption paired with long-term ambition. From major roadworks reshaping how people move through the city centre to decisions at Civic Hall that will affect household bills and public services, this is one of those weeks where the impact is felt street by street. Commuters are already adjusting routines, parents are watching transport updates closely, and football supporters are counting down to another pivotal weekend at Elland Road. Here’s a clear, practical breakdown of leeds news today, focusing on what matters to…

By 12:15pm on a weekday, the John Lewis café inside Victoria Gate is already full. City centre workers queue for coffee, familiar faces from the 8:47am train from Horsforth and Headingley checking emails before heading back to the office. That tells you everything you need to know. This isn’t a shopping centre built for tourists or occasional visitors. Victoria Gate belongs to Leeds, and Leeds knows exactly how to use it. What Victoria Gate Actually Is Victoria Gate opened in 2016, but reducing it to an opening date misses the point. It forms the modern half of Victoria Leeds, sitting…

There’s a certain type of buzz that can’t be bought. It doesn’t come from influencer launches or opening-week hype, but from the steady drip of recommendations passed between colleagues, friends and family. Over the past couple of years, Cut and Craft Leeds has built exactly that reputation, the kind of place Leeds people suggest when someone asks where to go for a really good steak. From midweek business lunches to big birthdays and post-work dinners that turn into long nights, Cut and Craft Leeds has quietly embedded itself into the city’s dining routine. In a city as switched-on as Leeds,…

Leeds Festival 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most significant editions in the event’s history, with organisers confirming a landmark shift that will see Bramham Park host its first-ever Thursday night headliner. The move expands the Leeds event into a full four-day festival and underlines a broader creative statement: an exclusively British and Irish headline bill for the first time in 25 years. For Leeds residents, the change brings a longer build-up, earlier arrivals, and a busier August Bank Holiday than usual but also a renewed sense that the city and its surrounding communities are once again…

Leeds is the sort of city that seeps into your routine rather than blows you away in one big moment. It is stepping off the bus on the Headrow on a damp Tuesday, hearing a busker trying out Arctic Monkeys near the Art Gallery, and spotting someone legging it across to Kirkgate Market before the fish counter closes. That is the real energy here. Everyday lives, proper graft, and a steady stream of reasons to get out of the house, no matter the weather. If you actually live here, you know there are always things to do in Leeds. The…

Residents across Leeds are facing a testing Sunday as the city deals with the lingering effects of Storm Goretti. While the peak of the storm has passed, Leeds weather today remains dominated by a biting wind chill and a mix of rain and snow that is complicating travel and outdoor plans across West Yorkshire. From the snow-dusted hills of Cookridge to the damp pavements of the City Centre, the atmosphere is one of wintry resilience. Whether you are walking the dog in Roundhay Park or heading to Morley for Sunday lunch, the advice remains the same: wrap up warm and…