Leeds University now ranks fifth for the fastest growing communities of ‘sugar babies’, students who seek relationships online for money. Leeds is the ‘Fastest growing Sugar Baby School in the UK’ according to seekingarrangement.com, where […]
Comment | Gove the reformer
If we truly believe all students should have the same opportunity to be successful, we should have an education system which reflects that. This week Michael Gove, the Education Secretary, set out his mission: to […]
Fashion | Micro-Trends: Scuba Chic
There’s been a common trend amongst spring/summer lines and it’s the ultra luxe fabric: neoprene. You might notice it on surf and swimwear to laptop sleeves but now designers are embracing this contemporary look onto […]
Music | Shy Nature Live
Shy Nature The Cockpit 4/5 The Cockpit was a fitting location to host Shy Nature; a venue buried deep in the underbelly of the city. The weather outside was abysmal, and the idea of being […]
Film | Out of the Furnace – not one for the squeamish
Image: Appian Way The life of Russell Baze (Christian Bale) is littered with misfortune. Working at a monotonous steel mill in West Braddock, Pennsylvania, his father is terminally ill while his brother Rodney (Casey Affleck) […]
Music | Album Review – Broken Bells
Broken Bells After the Disco 3/5 Collaborations are often exciting. Just think of James Blake and Chance The Rapper cruising in a convertible car, chanting about life. However, in this particular case it’s something a […]
Sport | Debate – Is Eden Hazard the best young player in the world?
Following his hattrick last weekend, LS Sport examines Jose Mourinho’s claim that Eden Hazard is currently the best young player in world football. YES – Euan Cunningham I believe that in terms of shaping, controlling and exerting […]
News | Otley Road closed after gale force winds wreak havoc
Otley Road remained closed this morning between North Grange Road and Victoria Road after gale force winds caused damage and disruption across the city last night. A fallen tree at Headingley Lane reportedly damaged a […]
Film | The Invisible Woman – Dickens' secret love affair comes to light
Image: BBC Films 4/5 Stars Adapted from Claire Tomalin’s book of the same name, The Invisible Woman is an engrossing depiction of the life of Nelly Ternan, a shadowy figure who was Dickens’ secret love […]
Fashion | Men's Corner: Trend Report
Twice a year, the fashion savvy man gets ready to dig out his cravat and polish his shoes for men’s show season. While we were revising and finishing off leftover mince pies, London played host to men’s […]
Science | #sharkatrack: tweeting sharks to save lives
They are commonly portrayed as the oceans’ deadly killing machines, responsible for savaging beach goers and terrifying sun bathers, but thanks to twitter you can now literally “follow” over 300 sharks off the Australian west […]
Comedy | If Joe Lycett then you should have put a ring on it
photo: Graeme Copper Joe Lycett is fairly new on the comedy scene but he’s sure to be a household name soon. After receiving the Best Newcomer award at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2012, the 25-year-old […]