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Here's 12 things I've found from one year of living in Leeds

12 things that have stood out to me after living in Leeds for one year

It was a spectacular opening night as thousands headed to Leeds to take in the array of installations. Photos: National World

Stunning photos show city transformed for the 19th annual Light Night event

Gavin Lampitt is the man behind Club Classics at The Old Woollen in Farsley (Photo by Steve Riding/National World)

Meet the man behind the sell-out 1990s and 2000s club night

Jonathan Simons and Rosita Rogers are the owners of Distrikt, which is celebrating its 14th birthday this month (Photo by Simon Hulme/National World)

Meet the pair who turned a derelict basement into a renowned nightclub

Performers at last year's edition of the Light Night Leeds festival in the Trinity shopping centre. Photo: Bruce Rollinson.

Everything you need to know as light festival returns to city

Taylor's Sports Bar & Grill has already attracted its fair share of Otley Runners

Newly opened sports bar bidding to become stop '3.5' of the Otley Run

Charlie Mardon, the owner of UltraFlex gym group, is opening his first nightclub in Leeds (Photo by Jonathan Gawthorpe/National World)

Popular gym group opens its first nightclub in the city

Bar staff who work at the 15 venues along the Otley Run in Leeds gave their thoughts on what the shifts are like. Photo: National World

Pub staff on the 'chaotic' and 'intense' shifts working the Otley Run

Club Atomic opened earlier this summer on Lower Briggate, in Leeds city centre

New 80s themed bar ‘won’t survive’ unless allowed to open later

The fifth spot on the Otley Run - Manahatta bar in Headingley - sees a step away from the traditional pubs and bars into more swish and swanky surroundings. The curved bar has plenty of room for mingling and has a lively atmosphere.

Address: 19 Ash Rd, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3JJ

All 15 pubs on the Otley Run as students get set to return

Swans at the Belgrave Music Hall and Canteen in Leeds. Photo: Natasha Koziarska

Live review: Cult favourites Swans bring their brutal blend of rock to Leeds

Smart Works Leeds staff and volunteers gather at The Marriott Leeds where the Fashion as a Force for Good Ball will be held on November 15 this year. Picture by Lottie Roberts.

Fashion as a Force for Good: How to go to this super-glam charity ball in Leeds

The Brudenell Social Club has been shortlisted as one of the most 'inspirational' venues in the North of England

Beloved music venue shortlisted as one of the most 'inspirational'

It's believed that this year's Pride event in Leeds was the biggest ever. Photo: Steve Riding

Leeds Pride 2023 organiser hails event as the 'best ever'

It's been 10 years since Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band played the first concert at the First Direct Arena

Photos looking back on Bruce Springsteen's incredible show to open the arena

Here's my ultimate guide to a night out in the Leeds city centre street, with 15 bars and restaurants to choose from

My ultimate guide to a night out in Merrion Street

Project House on Armley Road will host its launch party on Saturday (July 15)

First look inside new venue and event space Project House

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New nightclub 'Truth' to launch with iconic Swedish DJ 'Basshunter'

Our readers recommended these venues as must-visits on a night out in Leeds

17 must-try places to visit on a night out in the city

Enjoy these photo memories of club night Orbit at Ossett and After Dark in Morley.

The Orbit: Memories of a legendary club night

Pictured are the directors of K Cube, Tong Huang, and Jack Lin.

Inside the brand new luxury karaoke venue in the city centre

The final edition of the Long Division festival will be held across Wakefield in June. Photo: Andrew Benge

Full list of artists playing final edition of beloved music festival revealed

Snoop Dogg at Leeds First Direct Arena. Photo: Ant Longstaff

Live review of Snoop Dogg at the First Direct Arena

Loyle Carner at the Belgrave Music Hall in Leeds. Photo: Natasha Koziarska

UK hip hop star Loyle Carner plays sublime show for venue's 10th anniversary

Fashion stylist Laura Fawcett

Join a summer style workshop at Crafthouse Leeds to raise money for Smart Works

There is something for everyone in Leeds. Image: Steve Riding

Nine of the best and cheekiest things to do on a hen or stag party

Actor and The Capsule founder Natalie Anderson

This Yorkshire actress wants to help women recognise the perimenopause

The Otley Run is made up of 15 venues that stretch from Headingley, through Hyde Park and Woodley and into Leeds city centre.

The 15 venues on the famous Otley Run as 'governing body' set up

Ronan Keating will be among the acts performing at this year's Popworld Festival at the Millennium Square in Leeds

Ronan Keating, B*Witched and Steps star to perform at Millennium Square

Moana performs for Disney on Ice (photo: Disney)

Family Day Out: Disney On Ice is skating into the UK

Kirkstall’s Arcade Club will be providing arcade games, meanwhile Farsley Fire & Smoke will be serving up smoked meats and mac and cheese pots. Image: James Hardisty

Businesses team up for Super Bowl showing

Canvas Yard pictured. Photo: Andy Matheson

New outdoor events space to open in the middle of the city centre

The Lewis Capaldi show at Leeds Arena was three-year-old Miley Hawkins's first ever concert

Toddler 'over the moon' after Lewis Capaldi message

Golaccio on Great George Street was a pop up retro sports bar. Photo: Google

Retro city centre sports bar announces sudden closure

West Yorkshire Police say that between May and August this year there was 187 cases of drink spiking reported to them. Photo: Adobe

Police issue drink spiking advice ahead of New Year's Eve

Moodies on Little Westgate, Wakefield

Historic pub could be converted into a dentist and wine bar

The city centre is a hive of activity but there are plenty of entertainment options elsewhere. Image: Simon Hulme

Six places to celebrate New Year's Eve outside of Leeds city centre

The interactive map should help revellers navigate their way along the route. Photo: Steve Riding

Interactive map made for the Otley Run

Brutus Gold Love Train

How to get tickets for Brutus Gold's Love Train 2023

Co-founder Simon Stevens outside of Belgrave Music Hall and Canteen as it gets ready to mark its 10th anniversary. Photo: James Hardisty

The owner of Belgrave Music Hall on a decade in business

The Cure's Robert Smith and Simon Gallup onstage at Leeds First Direct Arena. Photo: Ant Longstaff

Goth icons The Cure deliver huge set of murky ballads and pop gems

The museum has partnered with Coastal Distillery.

Royal Armouries to host first after-hours gin and cocktail night

For the first time Chow Down's Winter Village also featured the Hutte Bavarian Beer Hall, screening World Cup games. Standard tickets are now free at Chow Down, excluding special events.

14 pictures looking inside Leeds' magical new winter village

The Banker's Cat on Boar Lane. Picture: Google

'Arrogant' bar staff refused to serve disabled man with speech impediment

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Police received reports of a German Shepherd type dog loose in the vicinity of West Grange Road, Belle Isle. Picture: Google

Horror as three children injured in hospital after dog attack

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley, Leeds, on November 23, where he met business owners including Emma White who was a finalist on the BBC's All That Glitters. Photo: Getty Images/National World.

Rishi Sunak 'impressed beyond expectations' on visit to meet business owners

Paterson Joseph and Daisy Haggard star in the new BBC comedy-thriller Boat Story (Picture: BBC/Two Brothers/Matt Squire)

Boat Story review: A frenetic, violent coke-com