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.
The Wombats aren’t just still going strong - they’re getting better. And honestly? Long may they reign.
The Wombats absolutely tore the roof off the First Direct Arena in Leeds last night, Wednesday 26 March and what a night it was.
From the second they hit the stage it wasn’t just a gig, it was a full-blown indie-pop spectacle, packed with infectious energy, nostalgia, and a whole lot of dancing.
They kicked things off with “Moving to New York,” and honestly? The crowd was in from the first note.
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Matthew Murphy’s unmistakable vocals rang through the arena and suddenly, thousands of people were screaming every lyric like it was 2007 all over again. It was one of those moments where you could just feel how much this band still means to people.
Despite the massive venue, The Wombats somehow made it feel intimate. The lights? Pure chaos in the best way - vibrant, colourful, and totally in sync with the band’s wild, bouncy sound.
Murphy’s cheeky banter between songs made it feel less like a polished arena show and more like a jam session with a few thousand of your closest mates.
Setlist-wise, they nailed it. “Let’s Dance to Joy Division” and “Greek Tragedy” had the whole place losing it, while the stripped-down version of “Techno Fan” gave everyone a minute to breathe (and maybe get a little emotional).
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Those quieter moments just made the high-energy choruses hit even harder. It was a rollercoaster - in the best way possible.
Then came the encore. If you thought the crowd was loud before, “Kill the Director” took things to another level. Pure, chaotic indie bliss. The kind of moment you don’t want to end.
Here’s the thing about The Wombats: some might say their older songs hit harder than their newer stuff, but is that just nostalgia talking? Or maybe it’s a generational thing?
Either way, they proved they’re still one of the most exciting live bands out there. They’ve still got the hooks, the humour, and the ability to turn a massive arena into a sweaty, euphoric singalong.
Get Baked’s viral ‘Bertha’ cake has a sister on the way – and she sounds just as cheeky
Danny Jones
She's big, she's green and she's ready to ruin your figure.
A lot of you will have seen the viral ‘Bertha’ cake by Leeds born beloved sweet treat specialists Get Baked.
They recently opened another site in Manchester's Northern Quarter, where queues literally formed round the block of hungry punters wanting to get their hands on the infamous sugary treats.
And now it's going to happen all over again, as they've recently unveiled their newest flavour which is sure to go down a storm.
We’ll give you a hint: it’s a current food and drink trend that’s about as big as Bertha herself – it’s not matcha, it’s not hot honey (duh), and it’s not Guinness…
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Yes—scratch that; HELL YES!Get Baked is set to welcome Bertha’s equally beautiful twin sister, and she’s officially a pistachio girlie.
Having started out life simply as ‘Bruce’, after taking inspiration from the iconic scene from Matilda, this thing has become a phenomenon in its own right, and who doesn’t like more flavours of a good thing?
Probably one of the biggest foodie crazes going at the minute, thanks to the popularity of pistachio cream, cookies, lattes and the similar social media sensation that is the ‘Dubai Pistachio Bar' people are rather fittingly going nuts for this particular flavour of almost absolutely anything.
With that in mind, the Leeds-born bakery and dessert shop – founded by Rich Myers over in Headingley back in 2011 – have shown no hesitation in hopping on the bandwagon and creating a new twist on their own viral menu item.
Teasing the full details in a post on their Instagram this week, they wrote: “What’s big, green, and is going to destroy your life in a couple of weeks’ time? Pistachio Bertha. Strictly limited to 5,000 slices. Coming oh so soon. GB.”
In case you were wondering just how mad those with a sweet tooth could possibly go for a slice of cake, just look at the recent queues when they finally launched in Manchester city centre:
Speaking on the grand opening here on our turf and his partner Amy’s hometown, Myers said simply: “Manchester, what a launch. Thanks for much for the warm welcome. Stay baked.”
Clementine Hall -
17th April 2024 
