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
After six years in the city, independent homeware retailer North Home is closing its Leeds city centre shop.
If you're a lover of all things home then you'll have most likely visited the gorgeous North Home shop in the Victoria Quarter.
Stacked to the brim with unique pieces from striking ceramics to stylish soft furnishings, North Home is known for its well-curated stock and great customer service.
Seriously, we've probably spent a good hour in here in awe of all the beautiful pieces.
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Last week, curious shoppers noticed the three-storey store was suddenly empty and now the company have confirmed that they have closed for good.
In a statement, they said: "After nearly 6 wonderful years trading in Leeds, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our physical store while we restructure the business and explore the next chapter for North Home.
"Retail has changed significantly in recent years and, like many independent businesses, we’ve faced increasing costs.
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"Taking this step now gives us the opportunity to protect what we’ve built and focus on the future of the brand. North Home continues to operate online and all existing customer orders will be fulfilled as normal although delivery times may be slightly extended.
"We’ve loved being part of the Leeds retail community since 2020 and are incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received. We hope to share more about our plans soon."
We'll be sad to see them go and we hope this isn't goodbye forever, but you can still shop from North Home online here.
Neighbourhood Leeds bistro hailed as ‘a bit horny’ and ‘brilliant’ by national critic Camilla Long
Clementine Hall
Food critic Camilla Long visited Leeds for her latest review for The Times with her sights set on Horsforth's finest - Bavette Bistro.
Ever since opening back in 2024, Bavette Bistro nestled in the leafy suburb of Horsforth has made waves across the country for its sheer brilliance.
It's pretty much received five star reviews across the board and been handed awards from left, right and centre. And rightly so.
The Good Food Guide crowned Bavette the best local restaurant of 2024, and Michelin handed them a well deserved Bib Gourmand - so it's safe to say it's not just us who think it's really something special.
So it was only a matter of time until The Times popped in for a review, and this one is truly glowing.
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The review labels Bavette as "warm, unmannered and unpretentious" as well as "authentically French".
Long describes the food as "gorgeous, confident, surprising" with a menu that "isn’t too long" and "filled with sturdy, noble dishes, whiffing mightily of the sea and the soil."
It continues: "All of it made with generosity and cheer, served fast by nimble waiters, with a long, if slightly eccentric, wine list. To bang out French dishes with this much fiddly detail and to do it to a full room is not easy. Yet all four courses came in under two hours, for about £75 a head, which in London terms is nothing.
"It’s not that this place was perfect, it’s that it was decidedly not perfect. A bit too much chat about the menus; the oeufs in the meurette not quite runny enough. But the point is: it didn’t matter. All of it came charmingly together. It felt relaxed, just right."
The review is then wrapped up with a pleasing five stars, the cherry on top of the cake.
It's a review only restaurants can dream of, and we can't think of a more deserving team - congratulations Bavette.
Clementine Hall -
17th April 2024 
