A beautiful new neighbourhood has taken shape in the heart of Leeds, with 665 rental apartments, green space, communal areas and a huge range of perks.
The Junction is a new living concept for the city, built just 10 minutes from the centre of town in Whitehall.
The pioneering, pet-friendly neighbourhood features gorgeous apartments, ranging in size from one bed to three, available either fully furnished or unfurnished for you to make your own stamp on your home.
And the range of facilities and perks that come with these new rental flats is staggering.
Bedrooms in the apartments at The Junction in Leeds
Anyone who rents an apartment at The Junction will receive discounts to use at local restaurants and bars, plus access to the green spaces, including gardens and balconies, that have been included within the complex.
Amenities include a 24-hour team on site seven days a week to offer support, 72-hour maintenance guarantee, parcel care at concierge, resident parking and cycle storage.
On top of that, there’s super-fast broadband, built-in appliances, co-working spaces, two private dining rooms, on-site bars and restaurants, and resident lounge areas, plus apartments that are totally pet-friendly.
Jonathan Lloyd, community manager at The Junction, said: “We want residents to embrace this unique living experience by showing them that life at The Junction is so much more than 7pm telly and getting an early night!
“We’ve cultivated spaces and experiences that appeal to whichever ‘you’ the day brings, alongside built-in practicalities that offer much-needed peace of mind.
“The apartments are designed with modern and social living in mind. Not just a place to settle, but a unique neighbourhood, offering access to places to eat, drink, shop and explore.
Inside an apartment at The Junction
“The Junction goes beyond just a place to sleep at night with its lush green gardens, co-working spaces, communal lounges and private dining, plus a whole roster of events for making friends within the community – it is more than just a place to live, it’s a lifestyle.
“There will also be exclusive offers and perks available to residents via The Junction Card, which is one the unique benefits of living in the complex.”
The Junction Card, presented to residents as soon as they move in, will give exclusive perks and discounts in a selection of hand-picked local, independent businesses.
Over the next year, The Junction district will introduce its very own highline, offering a unique walk into the city centre dubbed the ‘coolest walk to work’.
Still to come will be canalside dining, pocket parks, a 5-a-side multi use sports pitch, landscaped gardens and a calendar packed full of various events. The first residents are able to move into The Junction now.
Apartment prices start from £1080 and are available fully-furnished or unfurnished.
Baby Guinness shots for a quid? It would be rude not to.
Get ready to raid your wardrobe for anything green, because one of the funnest (and booziest) holidays of the year is just around the corner.
Of course, we're talking about the almighty St Patrick's Day that is taking place on Tuesday 17 March 2026.
It's a day filled with merriment, Irish music and plenty of Guinness. Whether that be pints of the good stuff or shots of Baby Guinness.
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We're particularly a fan of the latter.
And there's a few spots in Leeds where you'll be able to get those bad boys for just one pound.
Roxy Ball Room & Roxy Lanes are hosting the offer which will be available from Friday 13 - Sunday 22 March, that's over an entire week of £1 shots for you to get stuck into.
All you have to do is download their brand-new rewards app, claim the voucher and leave the rest to them.
The voucher can be used at any time during the day and at any of their Leeds locations. Pretty class if you ask us.
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And you're really spoilt for choice because you'll find Roxy Ball Rooms on Merrion Street and Boar Lane as well as a Roxy Lanes on The Headrow.
Not only will you be able to bag yourself a £1 shot, but in the same timeframe they're also offering limited edition Jameson shots to mark the occasion as well as two for £10 pints of Guinness.
Of course you'll be able to enjoy all the usual Roxy games and unleash your competitive side, from beer pong and tech darts to karaoke and ice-free curling.
So, get your mates together and get ready to grab a bargain this St Patrick's Day by downloading the Roxy Rewards App here.
Famous Louisiana fried chicken restaurant announces official opening date for Sheffield City Centre
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Popeyes® is officially coming to The Moor, and we don’t have long to wait.
Fried chicken fans get ready, because the world-famous Louisiana chicken brand is making its way to Sheffield City Centre.
Launching on Friday 15 August 2025, the new restaurant will be opening its doors in The Moor shopping centre at 11am.
Marking its 30th opening this year and 95th since landing in the UK, you can rest assured that Popeyes® will be pulling out all the stops, showcasing its New Orleans hospitality with exciting launch day giveaways for locals.
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So, what's up for grabs?
On launch day, the first three customers in the queue will take home free Chicken Sandwiches for an entire year plus, the first 50 customers will be treated to exclusive Popeyes® UK merchandise and the first 100 will bag a free Chicken Sandwich.
Now that's a lot of free stuff.
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To top it all off, Popeyes® is bringing its signature New Orleans spirit with an electric performance from Mardi Gras-style band, The Brass Funkeys.
The hype for their opening has been real, so if you want to get your hands on some free chicken then then you best be fast, as queues are expected to form around the block.
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And we're not surprised, famous for their iconic Chicken Sandwich, Hot Wings, Tenders, and Signature Chicken Wraps - this is unlike any fried chicken you've tasted before.
All of Popeyes' chicken is marinated for 12 hours in its signature blend of bold Louisiana seasoning, then hand-breaded and battered to deliver that world-famous ‘shatter-crunch’ chicken.
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You can also get your hands on their new Hot Honey sandwich which features a sweet and spicy twist on the iconic Popeyes classic.
Tom Crowley, Popeyes® UK CEO, said: “The response to our Meadowhall restaurant since opening in 2023 has been incredible, so launching in the city centre has been a priority for us. Sheffield has a vibrant food scene and we’re looking forward to bringing the flavour of New Orleans to even more people right in the heart of the city.
The new restaurant will be located at 29 The Moor, Sheffield City Centre and brings 52 new jobs to the local area.
We'll see you there.
To find out more, take a peek at the Popeyes website.
Daisy Jackson -
21st January 2023 
