Danny Mei Lan Malin

A review of the rotating food vendors at Trinity Kitchen highlights a range of offerings including tacos, bao buns, poutine, burgers and lasagne, with Jimmy Macks’ Birria beef tacos rated the standout choice for value and flavour. Poutine, burgers and lasagne receive positive mentions, while Yoi Fried Chicken’s bao buns are criticised for overcooked chicken. New vendors this month include Rico, Ayubowan, Chicken Bandits and Fat Cat Bao, expanding the selection with fusion dishes, Sri Lankan cuisine, Nashville-style chicken and fresh bao options.

Danny Malin becomes co‑owner of Merlins of Wakefield, the magic shop he visited as a child, following the retirement of co‑founder Phil Peters. He joins existing partner Mark Lee, aiming to help grow the shop’s online presence while remaining active in his other work. The shop is celebrated as a long‑standing hub for magicians and a key influence in Malin’s lifelong passion for magic.

A food reviewer and former fish shop resident recounts judging the inaugural English Fish & Chip Awards, sampling nine portions of fish and visiting finalists across Yorkshire. Pollard’s Plaice of Hull won Fish Fryer of the Year, while regional and category winners included The Codfather, The Fisherman’s Wife, Ranmoor Friery, and several other standout shops across Yorkshire and the Humber. The piece highlights the skill, creativity and local sourcing behind the winning establishments.