Rightmove has released its annual list of the happiest places to live in the UK, and a Yorkshire town comes in at number six.
The Happiest at Home Index for 2023 has been released, and we are quite gutted that only one Yorkshire location has made in onto the list.
If it were up to us then no other county would be included, but maybe we're a little biased.
A whopping 26,000 people were interviewed by Rightmove to decipher the results.
They're asked questions about how they feel towards where they live, encompassing a range of subjects from a the sense of community to access to green spaces.
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Coming in at number six is the North Yorkshire market town of Skipton.
Boasting a historic castle, a famous market and a beautiful canal which runs through the town, it's no surprise that people here are overcome with happiness.
Not only that, you've got the wonderful Bolton Abbey on your doorstep as well as the Ilkley moors if you fancy a stroll in the blustery Yorkshire Dales.
The top ten happiest places to live in the UK according to Rightmove are:
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London
Winchester, South East
Monmouth, Wales
Wokingham, South East
Cirencester, South West
Skipton, Yorkshire and The Humber
Hemel Hempstead, East of England
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London
St Ives, South West
Hexham
Last year, the Happiest at Home Index saw Yorkshire’s spa town of Harrogate make the list in sixth place also, but it seems Skipton residents have had a happy spike this year and made their way up into the chart.
Rightmove’s survey found that people seem to be happier living in rural areas over cities – especially if they lived near a national park or Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
People were also happy if they lived nearby public transport, shops and restaurants.
With National Curry Week just around the corner, new research has revealed which UK cities like their food with a kick.
The outcome? Leeds has come out firmly on top.
The research, carried has been out by Britsuperstore, analysed TripAdvisor data to find the UK cities with the highest concentration of restaurants serving some of the world’s most flavour-packed cuisines, including Indian, Thai, Caribbean, Mexican, Korean and Ethiopian food.
And it seems us Leeds lot aren't afraid of a little bit of spice, with the city boasting 51.33 spicy-cuisine restaurants per 100,000 people. Now that's a lot of spice.
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That puts Leeds ahead of Bath and Oxford, which take second and third place respectively, as the cities with the highest concentration of restaurants serving cuisines known for their fiery flavours.
At the other end of the scale, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne has been named the UK’s mildest city, with just 7.14 spicy-cuisine restaurants per 100,000 people.
The top 10 spiciest cities in the UK are:
Leeds
Bath
Oxford
Edinburgh
Bristol
York
Cardiff
London
Swansea
Sheffield
And we can't say we're particularly surprised, as here in Leeds our diverse food scene is very impressive indeed. From iconic Indian street food at Bundobust to Kerala-inspired small plates at Kerala Canteen, there's a spicy dish for everyone to enjoy in and around the city.
So, whether you're someone who orders Extra Hot at Nandos or prefers to keep things firmly on the milder side, Leeds looks like the place to be when it comes to getting your spice fix.
A new açai cafe promising to be Leeds’ ‘neighbourhood social club’ is opening soon
Clementine Hall
An independent açai bowl pop-up is opening a permanent cafe in Leeds city centre.
It seems the açai bowl trend isn't over just yet, and we're absolutely not mad about it.
The aesthetically purple frozen treat isn't just delicious, but is also known to have numerous health benefits making it guilt-free and the perfect post-workout pick me up.
You may remember Açai Social Club that opened as a pop-up in the Victoria Quarter last year, and now they're moving into a permanent spot in the city centre.
Run by a lovely husband and wife duo who have spent the last 15 months exploring cafes around the world, it's safe to say they know exactly what they're talking about.
Their açai is made with the very best ingredients, topped with the freshest fruit and sprinkled with their homemade granola - it doesn't get much better then that does it?
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, they said: "Açai Social Club is getting a home. Our very first store is officially on the way! We’ve been working behind the scenes to create a space that’s more about than just açai.
"What started as an idea is finally becoming something you can walk into…There’s still a lot we’re keeping under wraps for now, but we’re so excited to finally share the beginning of what’s to come.
"We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome you in. Your new neighbourhood social club, coming soon."
The exact location of the cafe and its opening date is still under wraps, but we'll of course keep you updated as and when we find out.
Clementine Hall -
11th December 2023 
