Merrion Centre

A computer generated image of the previously planned 100MC tower. (Photo supplied on behalf of TCS/Stevie Campbell)

Plans for 37-storey skyscraper in Leeds shelved
Plans for a 37-storey skyscraper in Leeds city centre, designed to be built as student accommodation, have been shelved, the firm behind the scheme has confirme...

Prison Island is preparing to open its first venue in the North of England, at the Merrion Centre in Leeds. (Photo supplied by Prison Island)

Prison Island to open venue in Leeds

Merrion Centre multi-storey car park

Plans revealed to build padel courts on top of multi-storey car park

Town Centre Securities PLC, the Leeds, Manchester and London focussed property investment, development, hotel and car parking company, today announces its results for the six months ended 31 December 2025. (Photo supplied on behalf of TCS)

Town Centre Securities delivers 'resilient and stable performance'

Photos from other King Pins across the UK showing, clockwise from top left, shuffleboard, arcades, karaoke and ice free curling.

Here are all the unusual things you can do in shopping centres

Hygge has opened its first coffee shop outside of Sheffield - Merrion Centre, Leeds

A first look inside the ‘co-working’ cafe where you can stay all day

A 37-storey block is set to be added to Leeds' skyline

Huge student block to add to Leeds' skyline after plans approved

A CGI image of how the new Leeds student accommodation site could look.

New student accommodation set to transform part of Merrion Centre

Merrion Centre student flats plan.

37-storey student block in Leeds city centre set to be approved

Town Centre Securities PLC, the Leeds, Manchester, Scotland, and London property investment, development, hotel and car parking company, has announced its results for the six months ended December 31 2024. (Photo by Richard Walker - www.imagenorth.net)

Town Centre Securities delivers 'resilient performance'

Little Lotus, a Yorkshire-based casual fast-restaurant chain specialising in sushi, hot food, noodles and bubble tea, is set to open its latest venue at the Merrion Centre this Spring. (Photo supplied on behalf of Little Lotus)

Little Lotus to open restaurant in Merrion Centre

Sugarize, in the Merrion Centre, Leeds.

'Innovative' new sweet shop opens at Yorkshire shopping centre

“Show us what you’ve got!”: Gig review - Dream State at The Key Club

“Show us what you’ve got!”: Gig review - Dream State at The Key Club

Leeds Merrion Centre showing the speed walk 26 May 1964

How opening of Merrion Centre was the biggest birthday bash the city had seen

Edward Ziff Chairman and Chief Executive of Town Centre Securities in the Merrion Centre, Leeds in 2019. Picture: Gary Longbottom

Major update revealed on Merrion Centre student accommodation scheme

Casyette. Picture: Aidan Brunt

Gig review: Cassyette at The Key Club, Leeds

Edward Ziff, chairman and chief executive of Town Centre Securities at his office in the Merrion Centre, Leeds. Picture: Gary Longbottom

Property firm eyes up residential sector as it moves away from retail roots

Cancer Bats brought their alter-ego Bat Sabbath to Leeds.

Cancer Bats pay tribute to the magic of Black Sabbath

Mexican eatery Boojum chose the Merrion Centre in Leeds for its first venture in mainland UK as part of its strategy to expand in major student cities.

Mexican eatery Boojum to create 40 new jobs in Yorkshire

The Merrion Centre in Leeds is celebrating a surge in student footfall with more than 200,000 visitors flocking through its doors in just one week.

Shopping centre experiences surge in student visitors

Mr Yang Chinese Street Food, a new Chinese and noodle bar, has opened at the Merrion Centre in Leeds.

New Chinese street food and noodle bar opens in city centre
A new city centre Chinese street food and noodle bar has opened, creating seven new jobs.
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South Indian restaurant Ma-Hé is set to open in the Merrion Centre this summer.

New restaurant Ma-Hé to bring South Indian coastal cookery to Leeds

Karaoke bar K-Cube is set to open next week at the Merrion Centre in Leeds.

New karaoke bar to open in Leeds next week creating 20 jobs

Blue Rinse is set to open its second city centre outlet at the Merrion Centre

Blue Rinse to open second Leeds city centre store at Merrion Centre

Irena Butaite, general manager at Pret A Manger in the Merrion Centre, Leeds, and Charles Newman, associate director at Town Centre Securities. Picture: Simon Dewhurst

Pret A Manger opens new Yorkshire site creating up to 20 new jobs

Cult Wing, based at the Merrion Centre, has opened the largest tequila bar in Leeds.

Cult Wing restaurant opens largest tequila bar in Leeds

An international bubble tea operator is set to open at the Merrion Centre this weekend

Gong Cha creates jobs by opening outlet in Merrion Centre in Leeds

The property investor and car parking operator, Town Centre Securities PLC (TCS), has signed its latest tenant, Drift Stop at 16-18 Merrion Centre, creating 12 jobs.

Electric drift karting indoor immersive experience comes to Merrion Centre

The independent restaurant Cult Wing is set to open at the Merrion Centre in Leeds.

Independent restaurant Cult Wing set to open at the Merrion Centre in Leeds

Town Centre Securities today revealed that Pret A Manger has become the latest tenant to join the Merrion Centre in Leeds.

Pret A Manger to open at Merrion Centre in Leeds this summer

Shop Kilo is opening its first store in the Merrion Centre Leeds.

Shop which sells vintage clothing by the kilo opens its first store in Leeds

The Merrion Centre in Leeds is welcoming a trio of new eateries.

Three new eateries create 70 jobs at the Merrion Centre in Leeds
The Merrion Centre has announced that a trio of new eateries is set to attract more visitors to Leeds’ Arena Quarter.
Greg Wright

Founded by the husband and wife team of Phil James and Lisa McWilliams, Hemp Well CBD sells a range of Cannabidiol (CBD) products including CBD oil, tinctures, capsules, gummies, chocolate and topical creams, as well as spa products.

Merrion Centre in Leeds’ adds two companies to its tenant base

Blue Pavilion

New £2m Chinese restaurant to open in Leeds next summer creating 50 jobs

Morrisons has opened Market Kitchen in some of its bigger stores such as the Merrion Centre in Leeds

Morrisons to launch smaller stores with takeaway concept

The new format ‘Market Kitchen’ section means that customers can have their meal freshly made-to-order by one of the store's 25 chefs

Morrisons 'Market Kitchen' comes to Leeds for the first time

A total of 13 full size dinosaurs will be on display at locations across the city as part of the Leeds Jurassic Trail which takes place between July 24 and September.

Meet Yorkshire's own dinosaur

Town Centre Securities is best known for the Merrion Centre in Leeds

Yorkshire property firm sees best rent collection since the pandemic started

Edward Ziff, chairman and chief executive of TCS, says the past six months have been "critical in the resetting and reinvigorating of the business".

How Leeds property developer Town Centre Securities has been impacted by Covid

Rita Seman and Frank Jay.

Independent retailers based around Merrion Centre join forces during pandemic

TCS said the refurbishment of 123 Albion Street, Leeds has now completed

Yorkshire firms get on with the job instead of blaming everyone else - Ros Snowd...

The refurbishment of 123 Albion Street, Leeds (previously The Cube), continued during lockdown and has now completed

Property firm recovers from Covid and outlines plans for Leeds developments

The specialist alternative shop, ‘The Bookish Type’ has opened its doors to promote a diverse range of literature

New bookshop in Leeds' Merrion Centre champions the work of LGBT writers

Located at 11 Merrion Way, the 3,958 sq. ft store – which forms part of the Merrion Centre – will run on renewable electricity and will be open to serve customers between 6am and 11pm daily.

Co-op to create jobs by opening new food store in Leeds' Arena Quarter

The Merrion Centre in Leeds

Merrion Centre in Leeds is now 60 per cent open

Many high street shops and shopping centres are preparing to reopen their doors in England from 15 June (Photo: Shutterstock)

Will toilets reopen in shopping centres when non-essential shops open?

Edward Ziff, chairman and chief executive of TCS, said: I am pleased with the progress made in rent collections during this period of disruption".

This is when the Merrion shopping centre in Leeds will be fully open

Merrion House in Leeds

Merrion Centre owner furloughs staff as it takes care of key workers

A Leeds MP has issued advice for Brighthouse customers as the rent-to-buy chain enters administration.

Leeds MP issues advice for Brighthouse customers as rent-to-buy chain enters adm...

Judith Blake is the leader of Leeds City Council.

Why Leeds City Council should do more to promote buses before criticising transp...

This magical home in Scarborough contains an enormous collection of contemporary...

Edward Ziff, chairman and chief executive of Town Centre Securities at his office in the Merrion Centre, Leeds.

Leeds property firm Town Centre Securities enjoys ‘stable and secure’ six months

The Merrion Centre. Picture: Gary Longbottom

£40m a year student boost for Leeds as the Merrion Centre becomes "the new Headi...

David Duttine (left) and Frank Jay, Founders Hook & Line and Chilli Shop

One of the world's hottest chilli chip shop vinegars has gone on sale in Leeds

Commerce House, opposite the Merrion Centre, could be demolished to make way for student flats tower.

Early plans for gigantic 28-storey student block on site of Leeds city centre of...

The Victoria Leeds development.

Why Leeds and Wakefield should be proud of their transformation – Yorkshire Post...

010319 Edward Ziff Chairman and Chief Exec of Town Centre Securities in the Merrion Centre, Leeds,

The high street has to helps itself, says TCS boss

Town Centre Securities PLC (TCS), has submitted a planning application for a 17-storey office and retail development at the Central Square in the Merrion Centre.

Investor submits plans for 17-storey office and retail development in Leeds

Entrance to the old cinema in the Merrion Centre.

Planning chiefs voice support for Merrion Centre tower development

The secret Leeds cinema inside the Merrion Centre is up for rent

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