There was a fantastic article in last week’s Gryphon, outlining the unprecedented level of air pollution found in Leeds. Not only is the air quality in Leeds the third worst in the U.K. It’s also […]
Sweet Like Hunee for Halloween – Review
As part of a scary weekend special, the renowned DJ, Hunee, frightened the crowds of Mint Warehouse for a very wicked night. A spooky Saturday 27th October saw Hunee, Jayda G & DJ Fett Burger […]
Channel 4 Announces Plans for New Headquarters in Leeds
Channel 4 have announced plans for a new national headquarters in Leeds, following a board meeting on 31st October. The city was unexpectedly chosen ahead of ‘front-runners’ Birmingham and Greater Manchester, both of which were […]
Students Supporting Local Leeds Vintage
When it comes to vintage shops, everyone has an opinion. Whether you think they’re junkyards full of old rubbish or treasure troves of one-off pieces, there’s no denying that bargain hunting is back in style. […]
In a League of their Own: University of Leeds Women’s Rugby
Image Credit: [University of Leeds Rugby League] The University of Leeds help lead the way in Women’s Rugby League, becoming only the second University in the UK to establish a women’s team. The University of […]
Fighting For a City: The Gryphon meets Josh Warrington
Image Credit: [Tim Whitby] The Gryphon spoke to IBF World Featherweight Boxing Champion, Josh Warrington, about his journey from Leeds estates to a World Title at the premiere for his documentary: Josh Warrington: Fighting For […]
Discwoman: Amplifying Each Other
Discwoman is an all-female DJ collective and artist agency, focused on promoting equality and representing female talent in the electronic music scene. Before their night at Wire last week, Clubs editor James Dewar briefly caught […]
Equaliser: Partying for Equality
In The Middle had the pleasure of chatting with Ranyue Zhang, the founder of Equaliser: the DJ party collective which promotes non-cis male DJs and diversifying the decks. On a crisp October day, I had […]
Burglaries up by 52% in Hyde Park and Headingley Since 2015
As first year comes to an end in Leeds, and former-freshers are thrust from the comforts of University accommodation, most flock to Hyde Park to seek refuge. Hyde Park has, simultaneously, both a great and […]
Man, 32, Stabbed in Hyde Park on Kings Road, Police Confirm
A 32-year-old man has been stabbed in Hyde Park on Kings Road at around 2pm this afternoon. The man has been taken to hospital and is currently in a stable condition. Local residences reported numerous […]
Crispy’s on the Gravy Train to Success
It’s 6 pm on a cold Monday evening and as students trudge home from uni, the deep fat fryer is beginning to sizzle in everyone’s favourite drunk food destination in preparation for a busy weeknight. […]
Blind Woman and Guide Dog Targeted in Hyde Park Firework Attack
A blind woman in her 50s has been left distressed after youths targeted fireworks at her and her guide dog, at around 8pm in Hyde Park yesterday evening (Tuesday 30th October). The woman and her […]