Moving to a new city is hard enough, but when you come face to face with the culture crawling down every Leeds side street, it’s hard to know where to start. But fear not, our […]
Leeds City Council Bans Advert for Trans-Exclusive ‘Lesbian Strength’ March
Leeds City Council has removed an advert for an upcoming Lesbian Strength march after its organisers reportedly told the council that transgender women would not be allowed to participate. The group Lesbian Strength have said […]
2,000 Tonnes of Air Pollution Removed by Trees On Campus
The University of Leeds campus is loved by many for its green spaces and picturesque nature spots, but a recent report published by the Leeds Ecosystem, Atmosphere and Forest (LEAF) Centre, has shown that these […]
Boris Johnson Avoids Protesters During Visit to LGI
During a visit to Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) on Tuesday 13th August, Prime Minister Boris Johnson managed to successfully avoid protesters who congregated in two locations outside the Old Medical School. The Prime Minister was […]
inner city electronic 2019 – Review
With a strong emphasis on local talent old and new, inner city electronic returned to Leeds last month, rounding off the year in style through its 24-hour celebration of electronic music. Early on in the […]
#LeaveLeedsTidy 2019 Results in 17.5 Tonnes of Items Donated
#LeaveLeedsTidy, the donation scheme run by Leeds University Union (LUU) along with groups like Rainbow Junktion and Zero Waste Leeds, has resulted in 17.5 tonnes of items to be recycled and upcycled. The scheme is […]
The Garden Party After Party: Eats Everything @ Wire – Review
Bank holidays are for one thing, right? Dancing, drinking and… more dancing. James Bate reviewed The Garden Party afters featuring an extended set from Eats Everything. £40, £45, surely not £50. Going, going… gone. These […]
Something For Your Mind: Think Tank
With its bi-monthly nights at Hyde Park Book Club and now Belgrave Music Hall, as well as a regular ambient show on KMAH radio, audio-visual collective Think Tank is currently pushing the boundaries of what […]
Leeds’ Nightlife Under Construction
While we were all attempting to enjoy our Easter, despite the onslaught of dissertations, essays and revision, a little birdy (LeedsFess) informed us that our city’s sacred nightlife is set to undergo some construction. And […]
Dirty Leeds? From Foul Play to Fair Play
Image Credit [NewsHub] Bizzare scenes at Elland Road where Marcelo Bielsa instructed his players to let Villa score. Many pundits predicted that Sunday’s meeting between Leeds United and Aston Villa would be a low-key affair […]
Leeds Councillor Alison Garthwaite Dismisses Bar Brawl: “Grime Is Associated With Trouble”
Following the temporary closure of Norman Bar last month after a large brawl, Councillor Alison Garthwaite, who represents Hyde Park and Headingley, told a Leeds City Council meeting: “I assume this is grime, I know […]
New Report Sets Out Achievable Targets to Make Leeds Carbon-Neutral
According to Sir David Attenborough, “right now, we’re facing a man-made disaster, the collapse of our civilisations is on the horizon. But together we can make real change happen.” His hope that the planet can […]