Whether you can believe it or not, there’s a company out there that’s actually looking to pay someone to watch the Euros this summer.
Listen up sports fans, because don't we have a very exciting opportunity for you.
For anyone who was planning on spending their summer savouring every last minute of all the footballing action at this year’s UEFA Euro 2024 , which we would hazard a guess is a good chunk of us Leeds lot, then how would you like to get paid for that while you’re at it?
It may sound a bit too good to be true, but we promise it isn’t, as the UK’s leading online darts retailer, Darts Corner , is looking for someone to become its ‘Chief Celebration Analyst’, and applications for the role are now open.
Images: Credit: The FA / England Football Team (via Facebook)
The dart equipment specialist – which has actually provided both the England and Scotland mens national teams with darts equipment for their down-time during the Euros this summer – is looking for a football fan who fancies adding a new shiny title to their CVs and LinkedIn by taking on the task of capturing the best celebratory moments of the Euros.
Whether it’s a stunning goal scored by a player, an emotional or ecstatic coach, or an unforgettable crowd moment, the company ‘s ‘Chief Celebration Analyst’ will need you to be on standby and ready to catch all the unforgettable action.
You’ll need to be down for watching every match at this year’s tournament from start to finish so you can keep an eye out for the best celebrations.
Images: Credit: The FA / England Football Team (via Facebook)
To apply for the position, you’ll need capture the moment in short video where you talk over the celebration, say why you feel it’s impactful and the best moment of the tournament, and then share the video on social media platforms such as X, Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook with the hashtag #DartsCornerEuros.
The best bit? You’ll even get paid a handsome £250 to do so… not bad at all.
Applications are now open, and will close at midnight on 15 July.
The full terms and conditions for the role can be found here, and you’ll also probably want to make sure you’re following Darts Corner on all its official social media accounts before applying, too.
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.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
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.
Emily Sergeant -
19th June 2024 
