Founders of The Cockpit have launched a new club that claims to be Leeds’ first dedicated rock venue. The venue, ‘The Key Club’, is to host three nights a week catering to all genres of […]
Halo expansion would ‘intimidate’ students
Halo nightclub has been criticised for plans to expand, with officials warning students using the 24-hour library next door would be ‘intimidated’ by clubbers. A planning application to extend opening hours from 3.30am to 6am, […]
Landlords fined £8,000 for illegal rents
Two student landlords have been fined £8,000 each this summer for letting properties illegally. Mohammed and Amaad Afzal failed to obtain Houses of Multiple Occupation licences for their student lets on Regent Terrace and Estcourt […]
The Digest: 3/10/14
Breaking down the stories that matter RAF bombs Islamic State Britain has launched air strikes on IS following Parliament’s decision to take action against the group last week. The MoD reported a heavy weapons post […]
New campus sculpture unveiled
A new sculpture in the recently developed Beech Grove Plaza near the Union has been officially unveiled today. Called a ‘Sign for Art’, the monument was designed by Yorkshire-based artist Keith Wilson. The sculpture is […]
Richard Mayne: A Life
Richard Mayne died in July 2014 at the age of 20. He was amongst the victims of the MH17 incident over Eastern Ukraine. Mr Mayne grew up in Leicestershire and had previously attended Market Bosworth […]
Student backlash to fascists on campus
Students gathered on Wednesday evening to discuss whether they should form an Anti-Racist Society in light of actions by a neo-Nazi group. The meeting, which took place in the Parkinson Building, was formed in response […]
Leeds No.1 For Media Graduates
Leeds has been named the No.1 University for graduates working in the media according to a survey by LinkedIn. The poll was based on how successful recent graduates have been in landing desirable jobs in […]
Suspect of Majestyk fire denies arson in court
A suspect appeared in Leeds Magistrates Court this morning to deny starting the fire that partially damaged the iconic Majestic nightclub last Tuesday night. 32-year old Stuart James Jefferson, from Leeds, pleaded not guilty while […]
UPDATED: Suspects confesses to murder of student backpackers
Two men have confessed to the killings of two British backpackers in Thailand. One of the victims University of Leeds graduate David Miller, who was found dead earlier this month. Both accused men were members of […]
UPDATED: Students stage Union protest in solidarity with Hong Kong Occupiers
Dozens of students stood in protest on the Union courtyard this afternoon in solidarity with the pro-democracy protests currently taking place in Hong Kong. The action started at 1pm and coincided with China’s national day, […]
UPDATED: Man arrested following blaze in Leeds city centre
A 32-year old man has been arrested following a fire which caused damages to the building formerly known as the Majestyk nightclub in Leeds City Centre. The fire started in the early hours of Wednesday […]