Bowie released his debut, self-titled album on the same day as Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band, and while it might not have had the same impact as the Beatles album it did show one […]
Syria in 2016
What will 2016 bring for the Syrian Civil War? Although it impossible to predict the conflict’s outcome, it has stretched on long enough for a general trajectory to be anticipated, and sadly this year is […]
BAFTA Nominations: Who made the cut?
The past 12 months have been full of fantastic films, most of which have had us all waiting eagerly for awards season. Bridge of Spies and Carol are really taking it home in the nominations […]
‘Managed area’ for sex workers in Leeds to be made permanent
A ‘managed area’ for sex work is to continue indefinitely after being trialed for over a year. The scheme, the first of its kind in the country, has been running provisionally in Holbeck, Leeds since […]
Heartwarming and genuine: The return of ‘The Undateables’
When I saw the first advert for The Undateables, my immediate reaction was apprehension. Being a tolerant person who, like most, is sensitive to the feelings of those with disabilities or health conditions, I was […]
Golden Globes: The Winners and Losers
Broadcast live from the Beverly Hills Hilton, Los Angeles, last night, the 73rd Golden Globes celebrates the best in film and TV, both domestic and international. The awards are often hailed as the Oscars’ drunken aunt; […]
Postcards from Abroad: Venice, Italy
Delilah is a third year student of English Literature studying in Venice, who now seems to spend the majority of her time reading books on boats and trying to communicate in horrific attempts at Italian. […]
David Bowie dies of cancer
Legendary artist David Bowie has lost his battle with cancer, after being diagnosed 18 months ago. The rock star was 69. Bowie’s death was confirmed on his official Facebook page: “David Bowie died peacefully today […]
Preview: Basement @ Stylus 9/2
Ipswich-based pop-punk quintet, Basement, return to Leeds for the first time since their standout set at Outbreak Festival 2015. This will be the second show of a run of five UK dates throughout early February. […]
Student nurses and midwives protest over scrapped bursaries
Student nurses and midwives from all over the country marched in London on Saturday to protest against the government’s plans to scrap the NHS student bursary as of August 2017. Currently student nurses and midwives […]
Blackstar by David Bowie
And so it has landed: the grand high Bowie has graced us with his 28th album. At 69, you would think that David Bowie would be beginning to show his age, to falter and crack. Far […]
Film: The Big 2016 Franchise Preview
If, like me, you have spent the early part of the New Year browsing through Netflix and your Christmas DVD haul, only to be disappointed by the same films you’ve already watched twice when you […]