A new rental neighbourhood has popped up in the heart of the city centre - and it's so much more than just a place to rest your head.
When you move into The Junction, you get far more than just a stunning new place to live. Make the most of co-working spaces, private dining rooms, seemingly unlimited events and classes, and perhaps best of all, you'll get your very own The Junction card.
The idea is that you'll be able to eat, drink, shop, even ride and swim your way through the city for less - and champion family-run businesses and local independents that keep the city going at the same time.
From rooftop dinners overlooking the city to your lunchtime pit stop and local hairdressers, the 'Neighbourhood Heroes' as they're known just need to see your The Junction card when you visit to take advantage of exclusive offers, discounts and loyalty points.
The Junction Card is included in all resident's welcome packs so from the moment you move in, you can take advantage of your card.
Keep reading to find out more about all the exciting spots around the city to use your The Junction card and find your favourite of the Neighbourhood Heroes.
Food and Drink
You really can grab everything from dawn to dusk with The Junction card. Get your morning caffeine supply from the likes of 200 Degrees and Sociable Folkto start your day and finish off your day on the rooftop sipping cocktails at Angelicas and watch the sunset over Trinity Leeds with views stretching across the city and beyond.
Heading over to the train station? You can even take advantage of Neighbourhood Hero The Brewery Tap, home of Big Buns burgers and footy fans aplenty, for a crisp cold pint and burger loved by YouTube sensation Danny Malin from Rate My Takeaway and locals alike.
Big Buns at The Brewery Tap. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Sociable Folk. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
When the sun's shining and the beer taps are flowing and the beer garden at SALT Calls Landing is the perfect pit stop for a drink. Grab a pint and a pie for a tenner or head over to Editor's Draught for a craft beer and take advantage of the huge selection of food - including a full vegan menu.
Food wise, you're truly spoilt for choice: Ibérica, a Spanish small plates restaurant inside a gorgeous old auction house will serve up tapas aplenty (and a seriously good paella) whilst Issho, meaning 'together' in Japanese, is a must-visit for those looking for a fancy sushi dinner with a city skyline in the backdrop.
Ibérica. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Fléur. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Fléur, Leeds' 'most Instagrammable' restaurant, is an ideal spot for around-the-world dishes, whilst recently renovated Mad Frans hosts bottomless brunch, Sunday roasts, a wide-spanning menu of cocktails and its own 'scran menu' full of burgers, wings and fries.
Wellington Place's sophisticated bar and grill Good Luck Club is moments from The Junction and ideal for a late night dinner and drink. Nearby La Bodega on Cross Park Street is just a stroll away for some sangria, artisan cheeses and cured meats.
Shopping
Now The Junction's Neighbourhood Heroes aren't just for those wanting to eat out - there's plenty of partnering local foodie spots that allow you to shop for local produce to take back to your apartment.
Fine-dining event at The Cheesy Living Co. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Sunday Roast fondue and wine at The Cheesy Living Co. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Both Leeds Veg Box and DLR Produce, for instance, support local farmers to bring fruit and veggies to your doorstep and The Cheesy Living Co. inside the Corn Exchange is the perfect pit stop for those looking to grab a cheese board filled with cured meats, charcuterie and a whole host of pastries, chutneys and just about anything else you could possibly want to stock your cupboards with.
Owners Jake and Sophie have just restocked the 'modern kind of deli' with craft beers, a carefully curated menu of wines and spirits, as well as negronis in a tin - and if you're looking to dine in, there's always a selection of events like Sunday roast fondue and fine dining nights collaborating with esteemed Leeds foodies to make the most of too.
Plant Point inside Leeds Corn Exchange
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Looking to spruce up your home with some of the coolest plants about? Plant Point, also located inside the Corn Exchange, is a haven for any plant parents - and Plant Point plotted the plants you'll see throughout The Junction's social spaces, so no need to worry about your greenery fitting in at home - it'll certainly look the part!
In the Suburbs
Those looking to escape the city centre in search of new foodie favourites or shopping hotspots will be delighted to hear that The Junction's Neighbourhood Heroes span to Burley, Headingley, Adel and beyond.
Tråd Collective is ideal for stocking up on vintage, preloved and altered clothing. The sustainable fashion store hosts a coffee shop, tailors and clothes store all inside a single unit on Otley Road in Headingley, and is filled with jackets, jewellery and even prints from local artists to cover your new apartment walls with.
Tråd Collective. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Pizza Freak. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Dastaan is headed up by award-winning chefs Nand Kishor and Sanjay Gour, who have taken both London and Surrey in their stride throughout their career. They promise a taste of “Mayfair cooking at a fraction of the price”, and their fine-dining Indian cuisine certainly doesn't disappoint.
Just a short drive or bus journey from The Junction you'll find Pizza Freak, home of Detroit and NYC-style pizzas that are big on flavour and the perfect excuse for a takeaway or eat-in weekend treat.
Fitness, Wellness and Beauty
Now we all need a bit of R&R in our lives, and The Junction is ensuring that all residents are able to get their hair done, head to spin classes and even take advantage of a luxury spa and indoor swimming pool all in the heart of the city centre with exclusive offers and discounts.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Ryde Studios and Trib3 both specialise in fitness and wellness classes that get your endorphins flowing with full body workouts to the beat of catchy basses and motivating music. Meanwhile, those looking for a place to swim or hang out in the sauna can show their The Junction card at the Crowne Plaza, just a few steps away from the neighbourhood on Wellington Street.
Haircare is also taken very seriously here and Neighbourhood Heroes, The Salon, The Barbers and No. 3 Gentleman's Hairdressing have you covered - no matter whether you're looking for your usual blowdry or a fancy new 'do' for a special occasion, there's plenty of different hairdressers and barbers to choose from with The Junction card.
About The Junction
The Junction is home to 665 rental apartments, one, two and three bedroom apartments available to rent now, and seemingly endless green spaces just moments from the city centre. This luxury neighbourhood is home to its own multi-use sports pitch, co-working spaces, resident lounge, bookable private dining rooms and activities aplenty to bring together its residents with yoga, cooking classes and more.
Global superstar Bad Bunny is headlining the Super Bowl halftime show and we're giving you the rundown about this reigning reggaeton artist.
Born in Puerto Rico, Benito Antonio, now more widely recognised by artist moniker Bad Bunny, is a Spanish-speaking act who has transported modern-day reggaeton from Latin America to all new heights.
The Puerto Rican powerhouse has only ever visited the UK once, performing at O2 Forum Kentish Town in London, seven years ago back in 2018, as part of his first ever world tour titled La Nueva Religión.
Since then, El Benito has dropped seven full-length studio albums and nine musical projects overall, which have all helped establish him as a major force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
Alongside his musical career, Bad Bunny has seen himself at the forefront of various pop culture moments thanks to his innovative fashion sense and notable charm.
Bad Bunny is headlining the Super Bowl halftime show on 8 February / Credit: Press Shot via Apple Music(Supplied) / Unsplash via Naveen Venkatesan (Supplied)
What iconic moments is Bad Bunny known for?
With his first album X 100Pre (Forever) dropping back in 2018, Bad Bunny has spent almost a hefty eight years in the limelight, so it will come as no surprise that there's plenty of iconic moments you might remember.
Bad Bunny as a Drag Queen - To coincide with the release of his single 'Yo Perreo Sola' (I Twerk Alone), Benito stepped into unchartered territory, debuting three different Drag personas to combat toxic masculinity in the reggaeton music scene.
WWE - Benito is a huge fan of wrestling. He first appeared for a performance at the Royal Rumble in 2021, before returning later that year and teaming up with Damian Priest to take down The Miz and John Morrison.
VMA Performance - The Latin multi-hyphenate made headlines in 2022 after kissing a male dancer on-stage. Both fans and media outlets stated the performance harked back to Madonna's similar showcase two decades prior - Watch Bad Bunny's kiss HERE (skip to 2:50).
Met Gala - Well-recognised for its glamourous and glitzy outfits, the Met Gala brings together A-Listers for a showcase of all things fashion. Bad Bunny was styled by fashion house Jacquemus and wore a backless suit with a 26 foot train.
The Super Bowl is a huge accomplishment for all artists, now Bad Bunny joins the headlining roster / Credit: Jorge Rojas via Unsplash (Supplied)
SNL - The LATAM star has appeared on American comedy sketch-show SNL numerous times, both as an artist and as a part-time comedian. In 2023, Bad Bunny and Pedro Pascal became an overprotective aunty and mum duo and had crowds laughing uncontrollably.
Carpool Karaoke - James Corden's nighttime show segment was welcomed into the reggaeton world courtesy of Bad Bunny. However, it's his cover of 'Break Free' by Ariana Grande where he discusses it's the first English-spoken song he ever learnt that had people falling in love with him.
Coachella - This desert-based music festival is known for its large-scale productions and in the early summer of 2023, Bad Bunny became the first Spanish-singing artist to headline this mega music celebration.
No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí - Translating to 'I don't want to leave here', this was the title of his Puerto Rico residency. As well as creating lifelong memories for fans, this 31 date experience also boosted the economy of his home country.
What songs will Bad Bunny perform at his Super Bowl halftime show?
With 28 songs over one billion streams, Bad Bunny is going to have a tricky time deciphering which of his hits to include in his upcoming halftime show performance.
His most recognisable album is the beach-inspired Un Verano Sin Ti (A Summer Without You) which features six tracks with over one billion streams, so it's safe to say this LP is guaranteed some love.
The latest addition to El Benito's discography DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (I Should've Taken More Photos) might also steal the spotlight due to its focus on exploring traditional Puerto Rican sounds.
And, after reconciling late last year, Bad Bunny might take his friendship with J Balvin to Super Bowl status, performing songs from their collaborative album OASIS as well as their Cardi B link-up 'I Like It'.
The Hoot's Bad Bunny Super Bowl setlist predicition:
NUEVAYoL
Tití Me Preguntó/ Me Porto Bonito/ Moscow Mule (Medley)
Dákiti
I Like It (With Cardi B and J Balvin)
La Canción (With J Balvin)
Callaíta (With Tainy)
Un x100to (With Grupo Frontera)
Baile Inolvidable
Super Bowl halftime show performances normally contain around 10 songs and the setlist is very tight-lipped, however, it's always fun to throw out a predicition or two before the event on Sunday 8 February.
Which special guests will join Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show line-up?
Bad Bunny has worked with a multitude of artists from reggaeton sidekicks to pop supremes like Jennifer Lopez, Dua Lipa and Drake.
Although it's highly unlikely these big names will all be free at the same time, when it comes to the Super Bowl anything is possible.
The 'Tití Me Preguntó' songwriter is heading to the UK for the second time ever in his career, for his Debí Tirar Más FotosWorld Tour and he's chosen Tottenham Hotspur as the location for this huge cultural moment.
If you're wondering where to get tickets, you have two chances to watch this superstar in his element as he's performing on June 27 - Tickets HERE and June 28 - Tickets HERE.
Hopefully now you've discovered more about who this Latin American artist is so you're not left clueless when the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots take a quick 15 minutebreak mid-game.
Featured Images - Press Shot via Apple Music(Supplied) / Unsplash via Naveen Venkatesan (Supplied)/ Jorge Rojas via Unsplash (Supplied)
Leeds
Leeds suburb named one of the UK’s top ‘property hotspots’ for 2026 as house prices soar
Clementine Hall
A residential area in Leedshas been highlighted as a UK ‘property hotspot’ based off house price data from 2025.
And it's probably not the place you’d expect either.
There’s no doubt the property market in our region has been booming over the last decade or so, with average house prices seeming to rise year-on-year, and more and more areas becoming sought-after as the places to live time goes on – but now, Rightmove has released its list of the top UK property hotspots for this year based off 2025 data, and a rather surprising Leeds suburb has made their way onto it.
To create its list of hotspots, the UK’s biggest property website compared average house prices across the UK during 2025 to out find the areas where prices they have risen the most, and the areas where prices are increasing more than the national average indicate that the area is a ‘hotspot’.
As well as soaring prices, Rightmove also considers a ‘property hotspot’ to be a place where there is a high demand for homes too.
Image: Wikimedia Commons
Seacroft in Leeds claimed ninth place on the top ten list.
The data shows the average house price in Seacroft to be £218,893 with a 9% increase since January 2025.
Taking the top spot is Hawick, in Roxburghshire, that saw average asking prices rise by as much as 18% in 2025, reaching £148,633. Scotland features strongly overall, with three locations appearing in the top 10.
Durham nabbed second place, with average asking prices up 15% year on year to £251,339, whilst Stannington in Sheffield completes the top three, with prices up 12% to £264,078.
Lesley Robinson, branch manager at Manning Stainton Crossgates, adds: “Seacroft has seen notable growth in asking prices over the past year, reflecting a wider trend we’re observing across more affordably priced areas in Leeds.
"Buyers are increasingly drawn to locations that offer strong transport links and easy access to the city centre, and Seacroft fits that profile.”
Sophie Smith -
9th May 2023 
