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Famous New York sandwich chain to open 40 locations in California
One of the most popular sandwiches and coffees in the UK and New York City is coming to California in droves. Pret a Manger, commonly referred to simply as "Pret" in London, announced this week that it has partnered with a company called…
Peter Pan flies to town for a panto at the York Theater Royal
<img class="caas-img has-preview" alt="Les toutes nouvelles aventures de Peter Pan au York Theatre Royal. Photo : Pamela Raith (Picture: supplied)"…
SME challenger bank announces £100m funding round after ‘impressive’ growth
Allica Bank, a London-based fintech SME challenger bank, has announced a £100m Series C funding round led by global growth technology investor, TCV, with participation from…
The Color of Anxiety: Race, Sexuality, and Disorder in Victorian Sculpture Review – Nonstop…
Jhe most famous sculpture in American art is currently on display at the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds. Hiram Powers The Greek slave (1844), a life-size female nude sculpted in pristine white marble, traveled a dumbfounded continent…
Leeds Airbnb: Take a tour of this stylish city center loft in a converted textile factory
This beautiful loft is available for rent for a weekend on Airbnb.For an unforgettable romantic weekend in the heart of Leeds, this two bedroom duplex apartment makes the perfect getaway. Set in a converted textile factory full of…
San Francisco VC Big Name Backs PropTech Startup Giraffe360
PropTechInvestmentPropTech startup Giraffe360 has raised over £13m in Series A investments.
The London-based company has developed a camera that allows real estate professionals to create high-quality photographs, floor plans and…
Boom Battle Bar Leeds – The Yorkshireman
Boom Battle Bar opened in Leeds is full of fun, with games such as augmented realistic ax throwing, beer pong and darts for Yorkshire's most boozy fun.
The huge "fight bar" opened last month and offers a host of exciting activities,…
Robot shopping delivery service launched in Leeds
Looks like Yorkshire is about to jump into the year 3000 with these new grocery delivery robots, which should become a familiar sight on the streets of these Leeds suburb.
Leeds City Council has partnered with Cooperative and Starship…
The End Leeds: sumptuous new cocktail bar
We love a bit of opulence here at The Yorkshireman, so news of a lavish new bar in Hirst's Yard with a £500,000 makeover is music to our ears. The End in Leeds is the new place you'll want to visit this holiday season.
Housed in a…
Rob Burrows CBeebies Bedtime Story
Former Leeds Rhino Rugby League star Rob Burrows set to read CBeebies Bedtime story on International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Burrows has motor neuron disease and will use an eye-rotating computer to read the story. As Rob is…
Esther Simpson’s occupation ends despite Leeds University not encountering student protesters
After 12 days and no meeting with university management, Student Rebellion said this was not the end of their fight
University of Leeds students who have occupied a lecture hall for nearly two weeks have ended their protest despite the…
Bank of England suspends move to Leeds to level blow
The Bank of England has suspended plans to open a northern hub, in a blow to make the institution less London-centric.
The Telegraph understands plans to relocate hundreds of staff to Leeds have been delayed by at least a year as…
Tyler Adams warns USA of striker Kieffer Moore ‘problem’ ahead of Wales clash
USA captain Tyler Adams has warned of the danger posed by Welsh striker Kieffer Moore in their World Cup opener (Peter Byrne/PA) (PA Wire)Leeds midfielder Tyler Adams described Welsh striker Kieffer Moore as a "problem" for the United…
Treated and abused woman in care gets apology after 30 years | Social Protection
Carrie* is no stranger to legal challenges. In 2018, alongside other women, she won a landmark case against the Home Office when she challenged the requirement that prostitution offences, including those committed before the age of 18,…
This Yorkshire restaurant has turned into a winter wonderland with the Northern Lights
At this point, we've well and truly gone from cozy fall moods to full fledged moods. Christmas spirit, so whenever someone announces something festive from a distance, we get super excited. But there's something special about what Tatu…
Decatur mayor admits violating city’s short-term rental ordinance
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Decatur's mayor is facing a backlash after he was caught violating the city's ban on short-term rentals.WAFF partner newspaper the Decatur Daily discovered Mayor Tab Bowling was running a short-term rental and listed…
A former Grade II listed brothel turned AirBnB Stone Court House in Maidstone is officially removed…
A former brothel turned AirBnB has been removed from the endangered heritage list.Stone Court Hotel in Lower Stone Street, maidstoneoriginally ended up on the register in 2018 after the building suffered major dampness and structural…
Roy Orbison musical from the creators of & Juliet will open at the Leeds Playhouse | Theater
A new musical using the songs of Roy Orbisoncreated by the duo behind the West End hit & Julietis due to open in Leeds next year.In Dreams will feature tracks from across the career of the American musician known as 'The Big O', but the…
Leeds schoolboy, 11, scores highest possible Mensa IQ test score
Leeds schoolboy, 11, scores highest possible on Mensa IQ test - 'beating Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking' - and celebrates with family meal at Nando'sYusuf Shah, 11, recorded a 162 in a Mensa test - the maximum for…
The 49ers are ready to buy Leeds United – what does that mean
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The San Francisco 49ers are set to buy one of England's most legendary football teams, Leeds United, in a deal worth over $400 million.
Leeds United's fan base is intensely loyal, with the team recently promoted to the top…
Three American tourists die at Mexico City Airbnb from carbon monoxide poisoning
By Brendan O'BoyleMEXICO CITY, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Three American tourists were found dead last week in a Mexico City apartment they were renting after apparent carbon monoxide poisoning, Mexican authorities confirmed to Reuters on…
An Airbnb nightmare
NOTHING is as it seems in Barbaricand there isn't a film released this year that comes close, where trying to talk about the film without spoiling its story is akin to navigating a minefield. The film follows the style of other major…
Jesse Marsch could give Willy Gnonto his full Leeds debut in draw against Wolves
Leeds boss Jesse Marsch could be tempted to give Italian striker Willy Gnonto his full debut for the club in their Carabao Cup draw against Wolves.
The 19-year-old has made just two substitute appearances for Leeds since signing from Zurich…
Holiday homes in Yorkshire: Council pledges to raise more money from second home owners
A council has unveiled plans to raise more money from holiday property owners, after it emerged many were not paying for their waste to be collected.By Stuart MintNovember 8, 2022, 5:00 a.m. A report from Ryedale District Council says that…
Student climate activists occupy the Esther Simpson Lecture Theater
They are protesting the university's ties to fossil fuel companies
Student Rebellion climate activists are currently occupying the Esther Simpson Lecture Hall to protest the university's ties to fossil fuel companies.
Their demands…
Leeds manager sorry for sarcastic ‘sack the board’ chant after comeback win
Leeds director of football Orta went on to claim he was abused after his phone number was circulated among angry fans. “The last few months have been very difficult for everyone at the club. I suffered a lot of abuse in person, in…
Leeds White Rose Ice RInk 2022: how to book
The Leeds White Rose shopping center is going all out this year, including a huge 800m² ice rink with a capacity of 250 skaters per session, which is outdoors and covered with loads of festive treats.
The huge ice rink will be decorated…
THOR’s Tipi brings two party bars to Leeds this year
Despite the cancellation of this year Leeds Christkindelmarktall hope is not lost - as beloved alpine bar, THOR's Tipi, has announced its grand return to Leeds city center this festive season.
Announcing a new concept called the…
This Yorkshire hotel and spa has been named the best in Europe
We all like to treat ourselves to a day of relaxation every once in a while. And nothing beats relaxing in a lovely spa with steam rooms, saunas, and whirlpools. Well, if you want to relax and crave the best, you'll find it in Yorkshire,…
Is the latest Blockbuster still open?
Netflix is known for its adorable, well-timed comedies. The streaming service is back once again, this time with a silly new show called Blockbuster. But where is the latest Blockbuster and is it still open? Before the era of…