Curated Makers is a new pop-up store inside Trinity shopping centre that is centred around the idea to ' think big, shop small'.
The locally-designed gifts and homeware items will be available until Christmas and have been created by forty different creatives.
The store is located opposite Moss Bros on the ground floor inside Trinity Leeds shopping centre, but this isn't the first time that Curated Makers have hosted a store in Trinity.
Founder Megan Jones, has brought local artists to the high street since 2017 and has been made thoroughly welcomed by the city.
Curated Makers is a one-of-a-kind store that brings the best creative talent in Leeds to the public. / Image: Trinity Leeds
On the Trinity website, the new store is described as "the destination to explore shelves filled with unique and discover beautiful products, all created with local magic."
Local makers are also regulars in the store, so if you're lucky, you might even get to meet one of the designers and ask them about the inspiration and process of working with the Curated Makers store.
The majority of designs are centred around Leeds and West Yorkshire, with phrases like 'ey up' and 'mardy bum' available in mugs and prints.
There are also meticulously-designed pieces of jewellery and enough scented candles and soaps to give high-street giants like Lush and Yankee Candle fair competition over the festive period.
The Trinity store is only one of five in England at present, with other pop-up stores located in Meadowhall Sheffield and John Lewis Cheadle.
Curated Makers will also be opening in additional John Lewis stores across the country, including Oxford Street, Cribbs Causeway and Solihull.
Their instagram-worthy store have been described by customers as "almost like visiting a museum of beautiful things, but getting to take some of them home with you - and who wouldn’t love that!"
The store is open 9am - 8pm Monday to Saturday and opens 11am - 5pm on a Sunday.
Beloved Leeds restaurant Salvo's has closed suddenly due to 'unexpected dispute' with landlord.
Salvo's over on Otley Road in Headingley is a real Leeds institution.
Having first opened in 1976, it has been serving generations of families for fifty years with its authentic Italian menu.
The much loved restaurant announced the heartbreaking news to their social media today stating that the unexpected closure is down to an 'unexpected dispute' with their landlord.
The post read: "To our dearest customers, friends, and supporters,
"It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we must share some devastating news. Due to an unexpected dispute with our landlord, we have been forced to close our doors effective immediately.
"This morning, the landlord changed the locks and denied our team access to the premises. This means we are, with immediate effect, unable to honor any existing bookings, provide table service, or welcome you for the dining experience we love to create.
"We want to be unequivocally clear: We have always met our obligations, including rent and all bills. Our dedicated team has worked tirelessly, not just to serve exceptional food, but to build a community within our walls. Through the immense challenges of the hospitality economy, we fought to stay afloat, committed to our staff, our suppliers, and most of all, to you.
"Our hope now is to resolve this matter as quickly as possible. We remain committed to our dream and to serving you again."
The post continued: "From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your incredible support, your laughter that filled our dining room, and your loyalty. It has been our greatest honor to serve you.
"We will update you here as soon as we have more information. Please keep our team in your thoughts."
Cult favourite burger chain Burgerism given green light to open in Leeds suburb
Clementine Hall
An award-winning burger chain can now open a new branch in a Leeds suburb after plans have been agreed.
If you don't know Burgerism, then get to know.
The Manchester-based burger chain is known by many for its incredible smash patties and quick, reliable service.
Their concept is simple: good burgers made with quality ingredients and cooked fresh to order.
The chain used to have a dark kitchen on the outskirts of the city where people could order via Deliveroo, however this closed down and since then there's been a Burgerism-shaped hole left in our foodie scene.
Images: The Manc Group
Burgerism recently applied to move into a vacant shop unit in Meandwood at 605 Meanwood Road, seeking change-of-use planning permission for the former Papa Johns site which was previously only allowed to serve...well, pizzas.
Burgerism's new takeaway will be near the famed Zucco restaurant and The Meanwood Tavern, perfect for those looking for some post-pint burgers.
The planning officer's report stated that the applicant must give sufficient details of extraction equipment to prevent the odour for people living above.
It read: “The application site relates to a vacant ground floor premises within a parade of three commercial units in a local town centre. Above the premises are three floors of purpose-built self-contained flats.”
A design report by Burgerism read: “The proposal will ensure the continued use of a vacant hot food takeaway and will support the continued viability of the town centre of Meanwood, with an exciting new operator in the market.”
The brand-new Burgerism would employ 15 people from the local area and would serve food between 11am and 11pm.
We'll keep you up to date as and when we find out more, so you can get your Burgerism fix.
Sophie Smith -
18th October 2021 
