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Viral Manchester acai brand Acai and the Tribe has officially opened in Leeds

Clementine Hall - 13th November 2026

Girlies get ready, because Acai and the Tribe has officially touched down in Leeds.

Incase you've been living under a rock for the past year or so, you may not be clued up on the whole acai bowl trend that has been sweeping up the nation.

Acai is a super berry grown and harvested in the Amazon rainforest, and not only is it absolutely delicious but it has a myriad of health benefits.

Acai and the Tribe first opened four years ago in Manchester, and ever since then it's only gone from strength to strength opening up three other locations across the country.

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Images: The Hoot Leeds

And now it's Leeds' turn - as Acai and the Tribe has officially opened its doors on Vicar Lane.

So, what can you expect from this aesthetically-pleasing and ultra trendy female-owned business?

Well, loaded acai bowls that look almost too good to eat, superfood smoothies, coffees, matcha and savoury options like avocado toast.

With health at its core, Acai and the Tribe is not just somewhere you occasionally go for a treat, it’s a lifestyle.

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Images: The Hoot Leeds

The space is slap bang in the centre of town, making it the perfect spot for your mid-morning coffee break or breakfast en-route to the office.

The space is filled with light, decked out in their recognisable green and white branding with plenty of seating for you to sit and enjoy your bowl.

Open seven days a week, get yourself down to join the city’s newest tribe. You'll be feeling like a health nut in no time.

The new opening comes just a couple of weeks after Acai Social Club opened on The Headrow, do we think that's the end of the acai trend for now? We'll soon find out.

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Leeds Christmas tree sale returns for 2026 to raise vital funds for St Gemma’s Hospice

Clementine Hall

Looking for the perfect Christmas tree? Look no further.

The most wonderful time of the year must be here, because the St Gemma's Hospice Christmas Tree Sale is back for 2026.

And this year, there's an extra sale day for those who like to get their festive decorations up a little earlier.

All you have to do is bob along to one of their sale dates and pick your perfect Nordmann Fir Christmas tree, all while supporting a wonderful local cause.

Every tree purchased helps raise vital funds for St Gemma's Hospice, supporting the specialist care provided to local patients and their families.

Images: Supplied

Images: Supplied

The Christmas trees will be available to buy on the following dates at St Gemma's Hospice, 329 Harrogate Road, LS17 6QD:

Saturday 28 November: 10am – 4pm
Sunday 29 November: 10am – 4pm
Thursday 3 December: 2pm – 7pm
Friday 4 December: 10am – 7pm
Saturday 5 December: 10am – 4pm

And it doesn't stop there, as St Gemma's Hospice will not only sell you a tree, but they'll also recycle it with their popular 'Treecycling' service.

The way it works is simple, all you have to do is register for free, make a donation and one of their fantastic volunteers will come and collect your tree to be recycled. It really is a win win.

Collections will take place from 7th to the 15th January 2027, on weekdays only, between 9am and 3pm.

The Hospice cares for people in Leeds and surrounding communities, helping them live as well as possible and supporting them when they need it most.

Treecycling helps raise essential funds for this important work. By booking a collection, you’re helping St Gemma’s Hospice continue to provide compassionate care to local people and their families.

You can find out more via the St Gemma's Hospice website.

Read more: Leeds has just been crowned one of the ‘nosiest’ cities in the UK

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Leeds has just been crowned one of the ‘noisiest’ cities in the UK

Clementine Hall

A new analysis has revealed a list of the noisiest cities in the UK, and Leeds makes the list.

From blaring sirens and car horns, to house parties, barking dogs, and loud neighbours, escaping the noise of a city can feel almost impossible – even in your own home.

No matter whether you live in the hustle and bustle, or you’re out in the sleepier suburbs, noise can keep you up at night, disturb your peace, and lead to frustration.

But just how loud is Leeds compared to the rest of the UK? In a bid to get to the bottom of it, Alpine Hearing Protection has done some research to compile a top 10 list.

Well, Leeds came in at number 6 just underneath London.

Taking top spot is Salford, followed by Portsmouth and Manchester. So it's safe to say that them lot over in Greater Manchester are a rowdy lot, but we already knew that.

The reason Salford has found itself at the top of the list, according to the research, is because it sits at the intersection of several major transport and urban hubs, with major motorways running through or around the city including the M60, M61, and M62.

Major rail routes also run through the city – including via Salford Crescent – which sees 16 million passengers every year, and also leads to Manchester Airport.

But the difference being that Mancunians are noted as one of the many reasons why the city is so loud – with residents making 5,301 noise complaints across Manchester between January 2024 and January 2025, and Hulme identified the loudest area with 304 complaints.

Top 10 noisiest cities in the UK

Salford
Portsmouth
Manchester
Southampton
London
Leeds
Stoke-on-Trent
Wakefield
Newcastle upon Tyne
Bradford

So, why is Leeds so loud then? It's got to be a combination of our booming nightlife, busy roads and never ending road works, if we had to guess.

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