Sunday evening saw a lively protest staged by local residents and councilors following the news that pub chain JD Wehtherspoon have applied for a licence to turn an unused building on Headingley Lane into a pub. […]
UPDATE: Two men charged with the murder of former Leeds student
The two Burmese men accused of the murder of University of Leeds graduate David Miller and fellow backpacker Hannah Witheridge have been officially charged in a court in Thailand. Burmese nationals Zaw Lin and Win […]
Wetherspoons apply for Otley Road branch
British pub chain J D Wetherspoon have applied for the right licences to turn an unused building on Otley Road into a pub. The successful company, who currently run over 900 pubs in the UK including […]
Med student saves life on plane
A University of Leeds medical student found himself at the centre of an airline medical drama last week, as he rushed to the aid of an elderly passenger who went into a severe seizure on […]
Hollywood movie filmed on campus
Film crews arrived in Leeds earlier this week to shoot scenes at a number of locations around campus for the upcoming Hollywood production of Hunter’s Prayer. The adaptation of Kevin Wignall’s 2004 novel For the Dogs, which will star […]
Hyde Park ‘letter scam’ revealed as university project
After days of confusion, it has been revealed that letters sent out to a number of student houses in Hyde Park, appearing to be from a bogus letting agent attempting to enter properties illegally, is […]
‘Pick-up artist’ Julien Blanc denied entry to UK
The self-styled US ‘pick-up coach’ Julien Blanc has been prevented from entering the UK after the Home Office announced they have denied his visa application. Mr Blanc, who describes himself as a ‘dating guru’, was […]
S Club 7 set to bring it all back to Leeds
Eleven years after splitting up, British pop icons S Club 7 will be ‘bringing it all back’ to Leeds next year, as part of their 2015 reunion tour. The band, who were formed in 1998 […]
Uber taxi app arrives in Leeds
It has been announced that controversial taxi hailing company Uber has launched in Leeds today, despite ongoing disputes with traditional taxi firms. The app called UberX, which will allow students in Yorkshire’s largest city to […]
BREAKING: Mini-bus driver sentenced following death of Leeds Student
Mini-bus driver James Johnson was sentenced today to six years and eight months in prison, after causing the death of University of Leeds student Bethany Jones in a motorway accident last year. First-year nursing student […]
Victoria’s dark secret: #iamperfect petition gains worldwide support
Three University of Leeds Students have caused what has been described as a ‘social media firestorm’, after their petition against Victoria Secrets’ ‘Perfect Body’ advertising campaign gains international momentum. Students Frances Black, Gabriella Kountourides, and Laura Ferris […]
Breaking: Police investigate deaths of Leeds Uni student and her family
A University of Leeds student has been found dead in her home in Bradford. 19-year-old Biochemistry student Trisha Lad and her family were discovered at their home in Clayton on Monday evening. In a statement […]