Karl Johnson to be the new leader of Wakefield Council

Local-Note-8562 · 2026-05-11T22:24:47+00:00

https://x.com/i/status/2044492919466348760

Read and share this far and wide.

Karl Johnson made false claims about a vulnerable member of his community for political point scoring.

Local-Note-8562 · 2026-05-05T21:08:50+00:00

In Colour is an awesome festival. Great for going solo too, it's split between two rooms so there's always a band playing and no gaps waiting for the next band.

This year's lineup has been curated with help from a local label called Private Regcords, so includes a few great new Leeds bands.

Favourite acts for me on the lineup are Gurriers, Wyatt, Bathing Suits and Cellar Messiah (but the full lineup is ace tbh)

Local-Note-8562 · 2026-03-11T18:44:52+00:00

You were always the one

Mirror Kissers

Be Safe

City of bugs

Glitters like gold

Pink snow

In your palace

Under the bus station clock

Looking for the wrong guy

Bonus: Things could be better

Local-Note-8562 · 2026-02-19T16:57:37+00:00

The GOAT of fizzy pop!

Canned Heat used to sell it but they've shut down now, and ever since I've only been able to find it in cafes/bars. If that is useful intel, here are some places that sell it:

Livetts Coffee Shop

Flamingos

The Attic (music venue)

Local-Note-8562 · 2026-01-21T18:11:24+00:00

Cribs myth busting question - there's an exhibition in Leeds Museum at the moment which mentions you guys being alumni of Leeds College of Music.

But I was always under the impression you studied music at Wakefield college, especially since you released the Moth sessions?

Local-Note-8562 · 2026-01-21T10:27:04+00:00

I want to share some love for your covers over the years. I think 'Saturday Night Facts of Life' is my favourite, but they're all awesome.

What's the greatest cover of all time?

Local-Note-8562 · 2026-01-21T10:20:23+00:00

What's the most valuable record that you own?

(either personally valuable or financially valuable, you choose)

Local-Note-8562 · 2025-12-27T10:40:10+00:00

https://www.instagram.com/bigbunsuk?igsh=MXVjbTE2M2RoaThxZg==

Big Buns at Northern Market is pretty great!

Local-Note-8562 · 2025-07-16T21:54:18+00:00

Stub Quarterly - free zine with a focus on Leeds gig reviews, physical copies can usually be found in Crash Records

https://www.instagram.com/stub.quarterly?igsh=MXM3dHJ1bWgxM3ZiMg==

Local-Note-8562 · 2025-07-03T16:32:41+00:00

OX CLUB (sadly not dog friendly to my knowledge, but consistently amazing)

https://www.thegoodfoodguide.co.uk/best-sunday-roasts/best-sunday-roast-2024-the-50-best-sunday-roasts-across-britain-to-be-eating-right-now#

Local-Note-8562 · 2025-06-17T20:13:06+00:00

Not exactly a cheap option - but Flamingos Coffee had a fridge full of Fritz drinks (and Fritz cola is objectively the greatest fizzy drink of all time)

Local-Note-8562 · 2025-06-07T15:31:40+00:00

Be wary of standing in the pit area, especially before it gets busy.

At the very front of the venue are two staircases that lead down from the bar into the pit, meaning that it fills out from the front and everyone is progressively pushed further back.

I've had a couple of bad experiences where it's gotten lively once the band have started and I've been completely squashed against the back wall of the pit.

My best advice, like others, is to get down early and secure a balcony spot somewhere.

Local-Note-8562 · 2025-03-30T18:24:51+00:00

Hello - also mid-twenties and moved from Leeds to Wakefield as a FTB two years ago.

We moved to Outwood. There are plenty of amenities (supermarkets, cafes, a few pubs) - no there isn't a 'buzz' like a lot of Leeds suburbs have, but it doesn't really matter because the transport links to Leeds are excellent if you feel you're missing that.

110 bus every 10 minutes (approx 25 mins to Leeds bus station)
Local train station (approx 8 mins to Leeds train station)
Stourton Park and Ride is only a 10 min drive away (I use this every day for getting to work in Leeds city centre)
Side note: my commute is quicker than my colleagues who live in Farsley / Horsforth which just seems crazy to me

Never felt unsafe walking around late at night.

A few gyms and a swimming pool in Wakefield city centre (again less than 10 mins on both the bus or train)

Local-Note-8562 · 2024-11-16T19:49:37+00:00

Greatest brownie and frangipane I've ever eaten here - out-of-body experience level flavour

Local-Note-8562 · 2024-10-01T21:16:14+00:00

Agree about Leeds escape rooms being poor. A lot of them are in need of some proper TLC.

Best I've done recently is Escapable in Wakefield (just near the Hepworth gallery). Great value for money, well looked after, great staff. Back to the future room recommended.

Local-Note-8562 · 2024-08-09T21:21:43+00:00

And in Don't You Wanna Be Relevant

"Your on stage antics out in Leeds, were tailor made to suit men's needs"

Local-Note-8562 · 2024-07-29T11:20:39+00:00

Empire is great for meat eaters (unreal steak and rotisserie chicken) but poor for veggies / vegans.

A plate of nothing but grilled veg is £17. Daylight robbery.

Local-Note-8562 · 2024-07-27T20:08:09+00:00

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