As Wimbledon enters the business end of the second week, The Gryphon previews the two semi-final clashes on the women’s side of the draw. Serena Williams v Maria Sharapova This match-up has been heavily one-sided […]
A taste of Mexico at Cielo Blanco
Tucked away in the Trinity centre (or as the website states, ‘above Topshop’) is Mexican food and drinks venture Cielo Blanco. A welcome break from the plethora of chain restaurants packed into the shopping complex, […]
Jesus Christ Superstar is resurrected at Leeds Grand Theatre
Jesus Christ Superstar returned to Leeds this week as part of a new touring production. Never a stranger to reinvention, this particular production welcomed back Glenn Carter whom reprised his role as Jesus alongside new […]
Two on trial over the murder of former Leeds student
The two Burmese men accused of the murder of University of Leeds graduate David Miller and fellow backpacker Hannah Witheridge have today gone on trial in Thailand. Burmese nationals Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo, both […]
UPDATE: Suspected Beeston rapist appears in court
A Slovakian man appeared in court today to be formally charged with the attempted murder and rape of a woman in Leeds, following his extradition from Slovakia last night. The 21-year-old Slovakian national, who has been named as […]
Glastonbury 2015
Arriving at sunset on the Wednesday, the vast green landscapes scattered with orchards and pubs soon gave way to the make-shift city that is, Glastonbury Festival. The experience was going to be a new and […]
Hamilton eases home
Lewis Hamilton was victorious in the British Grand Prix for the second year in succession, and in the process stretched his lead over championship rival Nico Rosberg to 17 points. It was a thrilling […]
England make history in triumphant third-place play-off
England 1 – Germany 0 After a crushing 2-1 defeat to Japan in last week’s semi-final, England were able to put those demons behind them and salvage some pride against a formidable German outfit. The […]
Chile clinch historic Copa title
CHILE overcame Argentina in a penalty shootout last night to famously claim their first Copa America title in front of a home crowd after almost a century-long wait. In a rather substandard finale where there […]
Hamilton aims to stretch Championship lead
Lewis Hamilton was once again the pacesetter as he claimed pole position by just over one-tenth of a second, forcing team-mate and nemesis Nico Rosberg into second position. The two drivers are the clear frontrunners […]
Interview with Viktor Troicki
As the world’s greatest tennis tournament edges closer to the halfway mark, one of those still in the hat is Viktor Troicki. The World No.24 has already equalled his best performance at the All-England Club, […]
Chile looking to end long wait in La Copa showdown
CHILE could end their 99-years of frustration by lifting the Copa de America if they beat Argentina tonight. Since its foundation in 1916, Chile are yet to hoist La Copa – footballs’ oldest piece […]