The Junction Leeds has quickly become a talking point for locals looking for a new place to call home in 2024- and it is easy to see why.
The brand new green neighbourhood boasts a whopping 665 apartments spread over five spacious blocks just moments away from the city centre.
Complete with second-to-none amenities, including a dedicated co-working space; residents lounge; private dining room; multi-sports pitch; onsite car hire; 24/7 concierge and so much more.
But it's the sense of community and culture that sets The Junction apart from the rest.
It can be daunting moving to a new city, or even moving to a new apartment block, but The Junction make it easy with their plethora of events available for residents to get involved in.
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Living at The Junction is more than just nestling down in front of the TV at 7pm and getting an early night, it's about interacting with likeminded people and enjoying the multitude of experiences that the neighbourhood has to offer.
With a curated events calendar catering to all hobbies, likes and interests - it's a doddle to make friends and be a part of the incredible community at The Junction.
And it's not just every now and then where you can pencil in an event in your calendar, every single day a different event is hosted so you can keep a jam-packed schedule if you fancy.
For those looking to stay active, there's exercises classes led by expert instructors to get you moving in the purpose-built facilities in the neighbourhood.
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From Legs, Tums & Bums and Boxercise to Football Fridays and Circuit Training - there's a different activity every day to help you stay active throughout the week.
And the best part is, it's all on your doorstep.
The team at The Junction are always introducing unique and exciting activities for you to step outside of your comfort zone and try something new.
Try your hand at Tai Chi, dabble in Salsa dancing or have a go at Bingo - who knows, you may find a new hobby and meet a few new mates whilst you're at it.
The Junction also hosts regular events like ‘End of the Month Club’ where residents can enjoy a drink together with the team and learn more about their new neighbourhood, and a quiz night where residents can grab their teammates for an evening of general knowledge trivia, and win some stellar prizes in the process.
Looking to wind down after a busy day? The Junction have got you covered with frequent Yoga & Meditation classes, movie afternoons for you to kick your feet up and board game evenings for you to blow off some steam whilst unleashing your competitive side.
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Soon, neighbours in the hallway will become friends as you quickly become a member of the valued community.
And if scheduled events aren't your thing then no bother, as there’s also a communal kitchen space, outdoor open spaces and a state of the art Co-Working Space for you to interact with others and come and go as you please.
The Junction truly is bringing a new neighbourhood to Leeds, and it’s fair to say there’s plenty of amenities to fill your working days, evenings with friends (old and new) and still give you plenty to do throughout the weekend without even leaving the site.
Best of all, those looking for a new home can move in straight away. Apartment prices start from £1195 and are available fully-furnished or unfurnished.Â
When bands reunite, it's usually pretty easy to guess what the motive is. A looming tax bill, an incoming divorce, a tanking solo career, for example.
But with The Maccabees, those scenarios feel a long way removed.
This is a band that called it a day at the top of their game - and then have returned even stronger, and seemingly because they just missed being on stage together.
Addressing the near-decade apart while on stage at Kirkstall Abbey, The Maccabees frontman Orlando Weeks sums it up simply: "For a long time we were a band, and then we weren't a band for a bit, and now we're a band again."
He's as softly-spoken a frontman as they come, but then The Maccabees never have leaned entirely on their frontman for their live energy - not when he's flanked by the White brothers.
Felix White spends half the gig sporting an ear-splitting grin, and the other half screaming words of encouragement at the audience like a crazed Top of the Pops presenter. The organised-fun patter might grate if he weren't so phenomenal the moment the music starts again.
Then brother Hugo is a brooding, powerful figure, usually standing with his legs so wide apart I'm surprised he doesn't split his trousers. His stage presence is so cool, so confident, it's hard to take your eyes off him.
Orlando's otherworldly voice is really allowed to shine through with songs like Spit It Out, when the stage reduces to a single spotlight and the other band members actually squat down to minimise the distractions.
The tempo shifts of Marks to Prove It, the urgency of X-Ray and the layered beauty of Wall of Arms all underline just how tightly the band play together.
There will be new music on the way, eventually, and they give us a glimpse into that with The Ballad of So Long, a swooping epic that suggests they still have somewhere new to go.
It's hard to complain that they don't have much more to show us yet - not when the alternative is a greatest hits, belt-every-word live show.
By the end of the night, as The Maccabees wrap up their show at Kirkstall Abbey, there's a quiet confidence about them. They know this comeback works, and we'll be lapping it up for as long as they'll stick around.
Judging by the reaction inside Kirkstall Abbey, everyone else does too.
The popular Manchester brunch spot serving all things viral is coming to Leeds Â
Clementine Hall
A brunch spot made famous across the pond is opening a site in Leeds.
If you're a fiend for all things brunch, then this news is going to get you a little bit excited.
Bruncho is known for its brunch dishes that have a real knack for going viral on social media, including New York-style breakfast rolls in croissant bread; fresh coconut water and matcha served in the coconut; and its innovative watermelon sandwiches.
Oh, and they also went viral for serving a Labubu French Toast...but we'll let the photos do the talking on that one.
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They've currently got one site in Manchester city centre with one more almost ready to open its doors, and now they're making their way across the Pennines and opening their first Yorkshire cafe right here in Leeds. Aren't we lucky.
Announcing the exciting news to Instagram, Bruncho said: "We’ve been keeping a HUGE SECRET, but now it’s finally time to share… LEEDS CITY CENTRE WE’RE COMING FOR YOU!!
"Keep your eyes peeled on our socials, we’ll be announcing our opening date SOON!!"
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With queues constantly forming at their cafe in Deansgate, Manchester - we're sure that their weird and wonderful creations will go down just as well here in Leeds.
It's not the first brunch spot to make their way over, with Federal opening on Boar Lane earlier this year that has been packed out ever since.
We'll of course keep you in the loop with opening dates as and when we find out but for now, Bruncho we can't wait to welcome you to our city.
Clementine Hall -
17th April 2024 
