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The location of Channel 4's new headquarters in Leeds has finally been revealed, according to reports.

Ever since the decision was announced back in October 2018 to move part of the broadcaster's news base to the city, rumours have been circulating about exactly where they would be based.

It has now been revealed by Architects' Journal that 200 employees from Channel 4 will set up base at the Majestic, which is currently undergoing a radical transformation.

The former nightclub was ruined in a devastating fire in 2014, but construction teams are working to restore it to its former glory, complete with an impressive glass domed roof.

The Grade-II listed former cinema and dance hall overlooks City Square and is a stone's throw away from Leeds train station, making it the perfect spot for people travelling to and from the TV base.

Developers Rushbond are leading on the design and construction, with the building set to be ready to move into as early as this summer.

Channel 4 chief executive Alex Mahon praised the 'ambition' of Leeds after we won the bid.

She said: "Leeds put forward a compelling and ambitious strategy for how they could work alongside Channel 4 to further build the strong independent production sector in the city and develop new diverse talent from across the region.

"Locating our National HQ in Leeds enables us to capitalise on a strong and fast-growing independent production sector in cities across the North of England – and also has the potential to unlock growth in the North East and East of the country, an area without a major presence from other national broadcasters."

A Channel 4 spokesperson told LeedsLive: "We’re in the final stages of agreeing a property for our National HQ, but can’t comment further on this speculation."

We are still awaiting a response from Rushbond.

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