Halloumi, falafels, shish and, of course, the famous doner kebab are all available from Sqew.
BrewDog on North Street have hosted them, the city of Leeds loves them and now they've got a permanent home on Duncan Street.
Sqew is the latest contentor in the Leeds kebab game and are ready to fight for the crown.
Opened this Saturday 30 October, the takeaway shop will be serving pita, shawarma, salad and plenty of falafels.
The new venture comes from an original founder from Red’s True Barbecue. If you've ever tasted their irresistible burgers, you'll have high expectations for this new opening and it seems they will be more than met.
One of their speciality dishes will be the fanciest doner kebab you'll see in the city centre. The 'upmarket doner' will be accompanied by plenty of kebab shop staples like shish and shawarma along with vegetarian options.
Think halloumi fries drizzled in homemade sauce, tasty salad bowls piled high with falafel and hummus, as well as loads of new dishes that are designed to be a feast for the eyes and palate.
Sqew have hinted at a few of their dishes on their Facebook page but haven't released all of their options just yet.
The Chicken Shawarma Khobez Wrap will be available from Sqew from Saturday 30 October. / Image: Sqew
One of their teaser dishes revealed is the Chicken Shawarma Khobez Wrap: a toasted pitta with grilled chicken, pickles, toum and topped with some hot chili sauce. The portions look plenty and are sure to be a delight.
Whether it's on your way home from a boozy trip around town or as a stop on your lunch break, Sqew will certainly be worth a stop at.
Three large gyros have already been installed on Duncan Street in advance of the opening, but the rest of the menu and decor will be revealed on their debut this Saturday.
The company are still recruiting for staff. Those interested should visit the Sqew website for more information.
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 -
27th October 2021 
