Once you’ve settled in to the routine of university life, it’s easy to get in to the habit of eating and socialising in the same places. However, it’s a new year, the ideal time to […]
BBC presenter Anita Rani on life after Leeds
Bold, witty and fiercely independent, Anita Rani is a force to be reckoned with. From hosting her first radio show at the age of 14, and graduating from Leeds University with a Broadcasting degree, she […]
Winter Sun in Morocco
It’s getting to that time of year when leaving the warmth of your duvet in the morning is one of the hardest tasks of the day; let alone the walk home in total darkness. Given […]
The Republic of Imagination
We live in an age where the value of arts are constantly being questioned and doubted. As an English Literature student, I have been challenged on countless occasions as to why I’m studying a subject […]
Gastronaut: Bean to Bar at Hotel Chocolat
If you’re a fan of chocolate – and who isn’t? – you’re probably aware of the recent claims of a worldwide cocoa shortage. Despite what you may think, or hope, it isn’t just scaremongering; the […]
The Kite Runner tries to match the novel too perfectly
Turning a novel such as The Kite Runner in to a theatre production was never going to be easy. Spanning almost a lifetime, three countries and the tumultuous events of recent Afghan history, The Kite […]
Books | An interview with Will Self
Having recently released his new novel, Shark, the subject of his recent event at Ilkley Literature Festival, In The Middle grabbed an interview with the controversial author to find out what he had to say […]
Books | There’s more to Yorkshire’s Literature than the Brontës
When asked about Yorkshire literature, Wuthering Heights will most likely be the first book that comes to mind. However, the wild and rugged Yorkshire moors have inspired many authors to put pen to paper, and […]
Books | Top 5 Books to look out for this autumn
We may all be busy enjoying the surprisingly pleasant weather this summer, but it’s only a matter of time before the nights start drawing in. Then, our country will revert back to its normal chilly […]
Travel | Dublin – A magical escape
If you’re stuck for something to do this summer without spending loads of money, grab your mates, book in to a hostel and spend a week exploring the magical city of Dublin. Its perfect blend […]
Books | Top 5 World War One Novels
A hundred years on from the start of World War One, the devastating battle that defined a century has been commemorated in fiction in numerous ways. To mark the centenary, LSi takes a look at […]
TV | The Mill – Bleak historical drama returns
The Mill, a grim and relentless tale of workers at a cotton mill in rural Cheshire, returns for a second series on Channel 4 this summer, and there is little alleviation from relentless bleakness. This […]