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The Leeds Christmas Market has been named one of the top UK Christmas experiences this year. Photo: National World

Leeds Christmas Market has been named one of the UK's top Christmas experiences

The Libertines.

Indie giants The Libertines to play intimate show ahead of new album

Oliver! tells the heartwarming story of a boy who sets out from a desolate workhouse to the paved streets of Victorian London in search of love and a place to call home. Photo: James Hardisty.

Tickets, show times and everything you need to know as Oliver! comes to city

Father Christmas at Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds

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Paddy McGuinness has announced his first stand-up comedy tour since 2016.

Take Me Out star Paddy McGuinness announces comedy tour

James Arthur

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The congregation was also treated to performances from the Minster Choir.

31 festive pictures from the Yorkshire Evening Post's 2023 Carol Service

The Light is hosting an Elf Hunt for families to get involved with this Christmas. Photo: National World

Family-friendly 'Elf Hunt' to take place in the city centre

The Coca-Cola Christmas truck will arrive in Leeds on Thursday

Iconic Coca-Cola Christmas truck to visit shopping centre for festive event

The Christmas Market is back in Leeds alongside a programme of family-friendly events and experiences. Photo: National World

Tour of the magical Leeds Christmas Market as it returns with 59 traders

The band will play two shows at Halifax's Piece Hall next summer

Chart-topping pop band announce second date for Halifax's Piece Hall

Road closures and bus diversions are to be put in place throughout Leeds ahead of Christmas. Picture: James Hardisty

Full list of event timings, road closures and bus diversions ahead of Xmas

A 'hard line' approach to drug dealers was taken at this year's Leeds Festival following the death of David Celino at the 2022 edition.

'Hard line' approach taken to drug dealers at Leeds Fest after teen's death

Among the elaborately illustrated tomes on display in Fantasy: Realms of Imagination, will be vintage copies of Grimms Fairy Tales, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Gulliver’s Travels and Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Photo: James Hardisty

Spellbinding new exhibition celebrates thousands of years of fantasy

Here are 19 of the best cheap date ideas in Leeds.

19 of the best cheap date ideas in Leeds

Disney On Ice 100 Years Of Wonder skaters are inspiring young stars of the future

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Queues outside the Piece Hall for one of the gigs this year

Chart-topping rockers McFly announce huge outdoor show in Halifax

Father Christmas at Thackray Museum of Medicine is just the family tonic for a perfect festive season

Ad Feature Father Christmas joy for sensory needs and impaired hearing families

Spectators were treated to some fire-themed hits over the loudspeaker, and freshly made pizzas from local business, Jay's Pizza Project.

Watch as dozens brave walking over hot coals for charity

The Sherlocks celebrate two sold out shows with fans at Network Sheffield. Photo by Rhona Murphy

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The Sherlocks

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The exhibition will include the opening of a new Christmas Market ahead of the festive season. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

New Christmas Exhibition opening in Roundhay Park - everything you need to know

The Headrow in Leeds, picture by Yorkshire Post photographer James Hardisty.

Leeds Christmas Market guide: Where to go and the opening times

The Charlatans

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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

The Roundhay Park exhibition will include a new Christmas Market. Pictures: National World

New Christmas Market and art exhibition to open in Roundhay Park

Shed Seven to celebrate 30th anniversary with two huge Yorkshire homecoming shows. Photo by Barnaby Fairley

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There were events to mark Halloween across Leeds on Saturday

Frightening photos of Halloween being enjoyed across the city

Artist Ellie Harrison (centre) and artists from Zion Art Studios at Leeds Playhouse ahead of 'All That Lives' festival, in honour of Day of the Dead. Photo: Jemma Mickleburgh

Nine-day festival celebrating life and death to kickstart at Leeds Playhouse

Yorkshire based Big Shotter Fireworks Ltd is the largest online retailer of fireworks in the UK

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Christmas At Thackray 2023

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Yard Act will return to Leeds in August 2024.

Yard Act announce huge outdoor homecoming show for next summer

Busted to play Millennium Square Leeds in 2024

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Our photographer Steve Riding was at The Halfway House in Stanningley to capture the 'first of its kind' arm wrestling event.

15 brilliant photos from 'first of its kind' arm wrestling event

Catwalking: Fashion through the lens of Chris Moore at Cannon Hall Museum

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Zubayer was warned that he narrowly avoided going to prison. (pic by National World)

Judge warns of cannabis pitfalls telling dealer: 'It's serious'

Northern has warned passengers of disruptions due to heavy flooding between Leeds and Harrogate on Saturday.

Live as Leeds train services face cancellations due to flooding

Wakefield Coroner's Office has issued a public appeal for information on the relatives of two women from Leeds and Wakefield. Picture: Dan Rowlands/SWNS.com

Coroner issues appeal for help finding relatives of two women