James Hooton, 52, who plays legendary character Sam Dingle in the ITV soap, enjoyed a night in the city with partner Nancy. This weekend, the actor posted photos on Instagram from his fun in the city.

Firstly, he visited popular bar Belgrave and later onwards to a nearby restaurant. James posted: “Date night with Nancy tonight.

“Currently sat in Belgrave Music Hall prior to our meal booking. She has intimated that I lack sophistication…I think she has a point.”

James, in a separate post, added: “Date night continued. Lovely meal at Stuzzi.” We recently saw Dingle colleague Lisa Riley enjoy a meal out at a Leeds institution.

She posted on Instagram about a recent family meal at San Carlo Flying Pizza in Roundhay.

She said: “Gorgeous family night out at @sancarlorestaurants #flyingpizza #leeds #sancarlo #family what Sundays are all about.”