26.10.12 Two separate incidents of alleged voyeurism have occurred at The Edge gym on the same day. An eyewitness has told Leeds Student that at approximately 5pm on Tuesday October 23, a girl fled her […]
Police helicopter deployed in burglary drama
A police helicopter was called to the rescue this week after a dramatic burglary in Hyde Park. Police were called out late on Thursday evening to a house in Hyde Park Close as the burglary […]
Virgin Media still failing
Virgin Media is still failing to meet students’ needs, a survey by Leeds Student has found. With internet speeds “nowhere near as fast as advertised”, more than half of students asked claimed that the internet […]
Leeds Student speaks to Nick Griffin, leader of the BNP
Despite being shunned by student media across the country, Leeds Student challenged BNP leader Nick Griffin to an interview. James Greenhalgh spoke to the censured MEP about racism, gay rights and the future of his […]
Shift cuts leave Union workers out of pocket
Workers at Essentials were this week told their shifts have been cut due to plunging footfall numbers in the Union. The number of shoppers in the Union was approximately 17% below target last week, partly […]
Shoplifter caught red handed in Essentials
A student has been caught red handed stealing from Essentials. The incident took place at the Union shop on Wednesday afternoon. It is understood that a woman attempted to steal a small amount of make-up, […]
Tax dodging donor gives cash to Uni
The University has received huge amounts of money from a ‘sex addict’ who avoids an estimated £50million in tax every year. Last week, Leeds Student exposed the University’s connection with alleged paedophile Jimmy Savile. […]
Fire extinguished in Back Room deal
Fire nightclub has been allowed to keep its licence after promises from new owners that they will turn the club around. The club, which is on Call Lane, had its licence reviewed after […]
Dodgy vodka seized in raid
120 litres of illegal vodka have been seized after raids on shops in Hyde Park. The authorities were made aware of a number of retailers who had been allegedly selling illegal duty free vodka. An […]
Leeds Student interviews Lord Ahmed, the first Muslim peer
From humble beginnings as a first-generation immigrant fishmonger, Nazir Ahmed has risen to become one of the most prominent Muslim politicians in the UK. In 1998, he became the first Muslim life peer, and the […]
Uni using shamed Savile's cash
The University is continuing to receive money from the late Jimmy Savile, who this week has been accused of rape and child abuse. During the last five years of his life, Sir Jimmy had donated […]
Club faces closure after violent attacks
Club Fire faces having its licence revoked after a string of attacks and criminal offences at the club. West Yorkshire Police have requested that Leeds City Council licensing committee review Fire’s licence “on the grounds […]