A new Netflix movie has been filming right under our noses this week.
Images have surfaced online of the filming of new Netflix movie 'Bank of Dave' in Leeds city centre this week.
British actors Rory Kinnear, known best for his role as M in James Bond and Game of Throne's Joel Fry were both spotting filming the new movie inside Central Square of Wellington Street this Saturday.
Mirroring Canary Wharf, the office building was transformed into the Financial Regulatory Board to film scenes for Netflix movie Bank of Dave.
The up-and-coming blockbuster is capturing the life events of Dave Fishwick, a self-made millionaire that shot to fame in the Channel 4 series Bank of Dave.
Central Square commented: "Another exciting day today at Central Square with Netflix filming scenes from the upcoming movie Bank of Dave, starring Rory Kinnear (Skyfall, Penny Dreadful) and Joel Fry (Game of Thrones, Cruella).
"We were picked as they wanted a building Leeds that looked like it was in Canary Wharf and we fitted the billSo for one day only we are the offices of the Financial Regulation Board."
Image: Central Square Leeds
Back in 2011, Dave set up his own bank in his home town of Burnley, Lancashire to help inject much-needed life into local businesses and to prove that banks can be socially responsible by donating any profits to charity. The story is now going to be warming the hearts of Netflix viewers when it is released as a full-length movie.
Rory Kinnear has been settling into the role of Dave Fishwick, whilst other members of cast have had their roles in the storyline kept under wraps. The cast includes Game of Throne's Joel Fry and Paul Kaye, Bridgerton's Phoebe Dynevor; TV's Jo Hartley and Peaky Blinders' Jean-Pascal Heyneman to name a few.
More information is expected to be released closer to the post-production phase of the movie and whilst it's unclear whether further filming will commence in Leeds, we're sure that our city would be delighted to see the return of British actors aplenty.
The tenth annual Leeds Tattoo Expo will showcase some of the best in tattooing both local and internationally.
If you fancy getting yourself a fancy new bit of ink, then look no further than the iconic Leeds Tattoo Expo that will be returning to the First Direct Arena this June.
Taking place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June 2025, over 200 tattooists and 70 traders will be flocking to the city to show off their skills.
And not only that, but there’ll also be a whole host of market traders for you to browse as well as live music to have a boogie to.
The artists will be tattooing with options for both pre-booked appointments and walk ups available throughout the weekend.
Image: Leeds Tattoo Expo
There will also be a piercer, tooth gems and a henna artist ready to adorn your body.
Alongside getting tattooed, there’s plenty to do and to see over the whole weekend; there'll be an alternative drawing class, an illustrators market with kids’ workshops provided by Art Gecko, an art fusion event on the main stage, burlesque performances and competitions, a small vintage clothing pop-up, fire breathing and break dancing demonstrations in the square outside the arena.
The annual tattoo competitions will also be taking place each evening, where tattooists showcase their work to a panel of judges, sponsored by Killer Ink!
To celebrate Leeds Tattoo Expo's tenth anniversary, they'll be hosting a Pre-Party at Belgrave Music Hall on Thursday 5 June which is a completely free entry event complete with live music and free pizza.
You can find out more about the event and book your tickets here via the First Direct Arena's website.
Mumford & Sons add new Leeds show at the First Direct Arena to sell out UK tour
Clementine Hall
Two new arena dates have been added to their forthcoming UK tour, after selling out the entire run within two hours.
Ahead of dropping their fifth studio LP Rushmere at the end of the month, the cult favourite folk-rock outfit announced a brand-new European tour in support of the record, including a limited UK leg.
The now sold-out arena run starts in Europe in November before now arriving in Leeds on Sunday 30 November.
The significance of the band’s return can be found in the title of the new album, as Rushmereis the spot where it all began for the boys: a pond located on Wimbledon Common in south-west London where Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane first hung out.
However, the multi-award-winning acoustic-driven British rockers and folk revivalists are now a trio following the departure of Winston Marshall, who quit the band back in 2021 following controversies surrounding his right-wing beliefs.
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With that in mind, it’s rather fitting that they have insisted that beyond just a place and a title, Rushmere is alsothebeginning of a new phase.
Following an intense period of creativity, the project was produced by fellow nine-time Grammy winner Dave Cobb and recorded at the famous RCA Studio A in Nashville, as well as in Savannah, Georgia and back home at Marcus’ studio in Devon.
The album itself drops on this Friday 28 March and judging by the little that we’ve heard so far, they’ve been well worth the wait.
As for the arena show, tickets will go on sale this Thursday 27 March at 10am.
Best of all, they’re donating £1 from every ticket sold straight to War Child UK – this sort of stuff should be standard for any big act as far as we’re concerned.
Sophie Smith -
24th March 2022 
