Following Tråd Collective’s recent launch party, Bethany Wright interviewed store owner Josefin Wanner about ethical fashion, her own designs and student sustainability.
Students fearful as pre-teen gang rampage local streets
The Gryphon spoke to students in Leeds about the events of the last week. Following the recent reports of a machete wielding pre-teen gang in Hyde Park, West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that four arrests […]
Reclaim Headingley Stadium: Protesters call for a safer city
A petition has been set up to encourage local authorities to implement further safety procedures for those using the alleyway which joins Headingley and Burley. Following huge social media attention surrounding recent alleged sexual assault […]
Introducing Life in Leeds
Lauren Woodley tells all on her first impression of Leeds and gives advice on how to navigate the city for freshers
New Wetherspoons to Ban Otley Runs
Plans to construct a JD Wetherspoons Pub in Headingley have been granted by Leeds City Council. However, the pub will have regulations to ensure it doesn’t encourage further anti-social behaviour in the area. As part […]
‘Low Carbon’ Property Badge Proposed to Lower Student CO2 Footprint
Zero Carbon Headingley, a scheme launched by Leeds Property Association, aims to introduce a ‘Low Carbon’ badge to properties with high energy efficiency ratings. The label will enable students searching for a house to easily […]
89 Sexual Offence Crimes Committed in Hyde Park and Headingley This Year
Statistics revealed in a Freedom of Information request show that 89 offences were committed in the Hyde Park and Headingley area, with 78 victims being women. A Freedom of Information request to the West Yorkshire […]
Councillors Campaign for Fairer Bus Prices in Leeds
With climate change and sustainability in the public eye, amid strikes across the country and cities declaring climate emergency, First Bus’ decision to increase the bus ticket fares last October was not welcomed by inhabitants […]
Brooks and Ballance brilliance ensures Yorkshire survival
An imperious 194 and 60 from Gary Ballance, along with seven wickets from Jack Brooks in his Yorkshire swansong ensured Yorkshire ended their season with a resounding seven-wicket victory over Worcestershire to secure survival in […]
Question Time Looking For Under 30s In Leeds
The popular BBC debate show, Question Time, is returning to Leeds for the first time since 2015. Due to be filmed on Thursday, March 22, at the Headingley Campus of Leeds Beckett University, the episode […]
Mass Brawl In Headingley Bar
Shocking footage has been released showing a mass brawl at a Leeds bar in the early hours of February 17. The fight at The Arc, Headingley, supposedly broke out due to a confrontation between two men before […]
Your House Hunting Worries, Debunked
House hunting can be stressful, especially if it’s your first time. Rumours are already starting to get around which might be making you anxious about looking for somewhere to live. As someone that’s done house […]