''The Leeds Guide'' was a monthly "What's on" magazine published in
Leeds
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,
West Yorkshire
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,
England
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from 1997 until 2012. It was the longest established 'What's on' magazine for Leeds. Originally a monthly
A5 magazine printed in black and white, ''The Leeds Guide'' changed to an
A4 fortnightly in 2003 and subsequently went back to being published monthly.
Modelled on London's
''Time Out'' magazine, ''The Leeds Guide'' was information heavy, featuring numerous reviews of bars and restaurants as well as preview of arts and music events.
Publications
Leeds Guide Limited also published a monthly free magazine for
Harrogate
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called ''Plush Magazine'' as well as two annual guides called ''Dining Out'' and ''Student Guide'' and a variety of contract work, including programmes for local events like Opera In The Park and Classical Fantasia.
In 2009, both ''Plush Magazine'' and ''The Leeds Guide'' relaunched their websites, with the intention of creating expansive online guides and community spaces for Harrogate and Leeds respectively.
In February 2012 it was announced that ''The Leeds Guide'' had ceased publication after publishers Leeds Guide Ltd went into administration;
however, the website continues in publication.
External links
The Leeds Guide
Defunct magazines published in the United Kingdom
Listings magazines
Magazines established in 1997
Magazines disestablished in 2012
Mass media in Leeds
Monthly magazines published in the United Kingdom
Local interest magazines published in the United Kingdom
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