In 1988, ten years before the Angel of the North was erected in Gateshead, Leeds was offered its very own ‘angel’ which would have stood at twice the height of the 20-metre high iron sculpture […]
Derby Christmas Decorations Called ‘Disappointing’ by Locals
In Derby, a display of four illuminated Christmas presents have been ridiculed online and described as an embarrassing waste of money. Taking to social media, people were describing the new Christmas additions as a “disappointment”, […]
Leeds: Capital of Culture 2023?
Undaunted by Brexit, an independent group has launched Leeds’ momentous bid for the European title. The Independent Steering Group has launched Leeds’ bid to become a European Capital of Culture by calling upon organisations and […]
Thousands march through Leeds in anti-Trump rally
Protesters gathered at Dortmund Square on Monday evening, in an ad-hoc merging of protests organised by Stand Up to Racism and Momentum. Though the two had stated different reasons for their protests, the emotions on […]
Campus Watch: Union bans right-wing tabloids citing “fascist” tendencies
Last week, students at City University of London voted to ban selling The Sun, Daily Mail and Express in a motion titled “opposing fascism and social divisiveness in the UK”. The motion reflects a surge […]
Fatal traffic collision on Kirkstall Road
West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was killed and a driver seriously injured in a road traffic incident last night on Kirkstall Road nearby the Cardigan Fields retail park. The 33-year-old […]
‘Tent City’ protesters leave Central Village
Protest group Tent City has left Central Village residence following an eviction order from the University. Volunteers and homeless people from the campaign group began leaving on Tuesday after five days camping on land outside the student halls. Activists from […]
‘Tent city’ campaigners reach agreement with council
Homelessness protesters are given semi-permanent space after being moved from Park Square. Campaigners from the Leeds Homelessness Partnership have reached an agreement in court with Leeds City Council for a stay of six weeks for […]
‘End of an era’ as Fab Café relocates
Fab Café has announced that it will close after 14 years in business. The alternative rock bar on Woodhouse Lane opened in 2001, although recent development works mean the business will be moving to a […]
News | Student assaulted in City Centre
A student has been assaulted while on a night out in Leeds City Centre. The attack took place at approximately 12:45am on Saturday opposite the White Rose Leeds Met campus. It is thought police chased […]
Blogs | A Wee Trip To Glasgow
I decided to take a little weekend trip to Glasgow for the weekend. My brother and friend (who goes to the art school) both live there, so I had the perfect excuse. I had been […]
LS Sport meets Anthony Clavane
25.01.13 Leeds born author and journalist Anthony Clavane speaks to Hugo Greenhalgh about the history of Leeds, its football club and its Jewish community… For those who haven’t heard of Anthony Clavane, the two events […]