Since its publication in 2011 E L James’ Fifty Shades of Grey has never been far from controversy. Many critics have expressed concern that the nature of the main couple’s relationship is characteristic of an abusive […]
Hidden Cafe launches cereal bar
Leeds University Union’s Hidden Cafe yesterday launched its very own cereal bar. A variety of different cereals will be available until 11.30 every morning at Hidden Cafe, along with a selection of flavoured milks and […]
Campus Watch – 20/02/15
Robert Gordon Uni ban lectures using masks to train mental health nurses Aberdeen based Robert Gordon University has banned the use of silicone masks to help train student nurses in the treatment of mental health […]
Valentine’s Day house fire leaves tenants shaken
Fire fighters and police officers were called to the scene of house fire in Hyde Park on Saturday Night as a Valentine’s Day date nearly ended in disaster. The fire, which was reported at around […]
G4S email sparks student backlash
LUU Joblink, the employment service based at Leeds University Union, has come under heavy criticism after an email was sent to a section of Leeds University students advertising part-time jobs with the controversial British security […]
Schoolboy killer loses appeal
Schoolboy Will Cornick, who murdered Leeds teacher Ann Maguire last April, today lost his appeal against his 20-year minimum prison sentence. The 16-year-old was arrested last April after stabbing Mrs Maguire seven times during a […]
Yorkshire’s first cereal cafe set to open in Headingley
Student hot-spot Headingley is set to become only the second location in the UK to boast its very own cereal cafe. Moo’d Cereal House, which will be located at 59 Otley Road in Headingley, describes itself as “Yorkshire’s first cereal […]
Halo announces immediate closure
It has been announced that Halo nightclub is set to close with immediate effect. The popular student venue only re-opened in September following alleged planning permission disputes which saw the club briefly close in May. […]
Union to provide free exam breakfast
Leeds University Union will be making free breakfast available to all students during the exam period. Between 8am-9am during the slog, LUU’s Hidden Cafe will be providing free porridge to all students. Bacon, sausage and veggie sausage […]
Accused Majestyk fire-starter to face trial in March
The man charged with starting a fire which caused extensive damage to the iconic Majestyk building in the centre of Leeds will face trail in the spring. Stuart Jefferson, 32, will appear at Leeds Crown […]
Two patients tested for the Ebola virus at Leeds Hospital
Two potential Ebola cases were signalled in Leeds this week after two people with symptoms of the fatal virus arrived in the city from West Africa. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust confirmed that it has […]
LUU set for multi-million pound investment
Monday saw Leeds University Union announce the launch of their 2014-2018 strategic plan which is likely to result in a multi-million pound investment in LUU facilities. The plan, which uses student feedback from LUU’s Slate Your Building and Express Yourself […]