West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that a murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body in Hyde Park. Both Police and Fire Services were informed of a small fire involving a rubbish […]
Government to cut student maintenance grants without parliamentary debate
The government will today push through its plans to replace student maintenance grants with loans via a Third Delegated Legislation Committee with a Tory majority, rather than a Commons debate and vote. The move has […]
Alan Rickman dies aged 69
Film star Alan Rickman has died aged 69 after a battle with cancer, his family have confirmed. The actor was much loved, known for playing Hans Gruber in Die Hard and gaining the attention of […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Leeds burglar impaled on broken window pleads guilty
A Leeds burglar, who was impaled on the glass of a window he had smashed in order break into a student house, has pleaded guilty. William Bedford, 42, has pleaded guilty to burglary with intent […]
Anonymous hacks Thai police websites in protest against Koh Tao murder verdict
Image: BBC Cyber activist group Anonymous has hacked a number of websites to protest against the “scapegoating” of two Burmese men in the murder case of British tourists David Miller and Hannah Witheridge. Mr Miller, […]
Junior doctors to strike next week
Junior doctors in England will strike next Tuesday, after meetings with the government failed to reach an agreement on conditions for the new junior doctors contract. Members from the British Medical Association (BMA), NHS Employers […]
Leeds burglar who targeted student houses is jailed
A 44 year old man, Conrad Cooke, has been sentenced to two years and eight months in jail over a series of robberies in Leeds. Cooke specifically targeted student houses in Headingley and Burley. Cooke […]
Leeds city centre flooded
Severe flooding has hit Leeds city centre after the River Aire reached a record peak, with flood warnings still in place. A red warning, the highest level of alert, has been issued for Sovereign Street, […]
Two men found guilty of murdering former Leeds student
Two Burmese men have been convicted of the murder of two British tourists on the island of Koh Tao in Thailand. Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo have been sentenced to death for the rape and […]