It is a sure sign that Christmas is on the way, when the adverts start appearing on the TV. The most anticipated one of all? John Lewis. With years of successful and well-received Christmas adverts […]
Blue Planet II: Coral Reefs
Being elevated to the status of national treasure I am sure has many benefits. You can avoid taxes like there’s no tomorrow and basically get away with murder. David Attenborough has reached this pinnacle. If […]
In The Middle with Tom Walker
Causing a quiet stir amongst the music blogs for over a few years now, Tom Walker’s rise into the mainstream was always going to be an exciting one and, with a sold-out UK tour kicking […]
Blue Planet II – Week 3
Once again, I began my Sunday night routine with my flatmates by watching Blue Planet 2, followed by another Louis Theroux documentary. Episode 2 last week brought in a staggering 14.1 million viewers, making it […]
ISLAND @ Brudenell Community Room, 6/11
The atmosphere is relaxed and there’s a buzz of excitement amongst the crowd at Brudenell Community Room. Then small venue makes the gig that much more intimate and, despite being in close quarters, the room […]
Matt Maltese @ Oporto, 7/11
Last week in our interview, I remember being taken aback when Matt Maltese said he didn’t feel super successful; but now I understand. As he confidently advanced through the crowd of twenty-somethings towards the stage […]
Agony aunt: toxic relationships
How do I know I’m in a toxic relationship, and what should I do if I am? A toxic relationship can be defined as a relationship characterised by behaviours from an individual that are emotionally […]
Public Health Warning: Measles Outbreak in Leeds
On Wednesday it was confirmed that measles is circulating in Leeds, with three confirmed cases and four suspected cases of it in the city. Public Health England (PHE) are encouraging people to check themselves and […]
CinemaScope or CinemaEscape?
With the release of La La Land to Netflix and Baby Driver to DVD and Blu Ray this week, these films have traded grand cinema settings for the inevitable screenings in pillow fortresses with the […]
Love the Art but Hating the Artist?
In light of the recent allegations of predatory sexual behaviour made against Kevin Spacey, amongst the many issues that have arisen is the question of: Is it ok for fans to still enjoy Spacey’s work […]
Leeds Voted Fifth Best City in Europe
Lonely Planet, one of the largest travel guide publishers in the world, has voted Leeds the fifth top city to visit in Europe in its ‘Best in Europe 2017’ guide. Leeds is credited for its hard […]
Society Gave It A Go: Leeds Model United Nations
Thinking on your feet, being a persuasive speaker, and maintaining a certain level of poise are all desirable qualities for any person, especially a recent graduate who wants to pursue a role with a high […]