Further developments in the union upgrade project have been completed, with the opening of a new ramp and lift aimed at improving accessibility in the building. Although significantly behind schedule, a new lift has […]
Students organise Leeds rally against Chechnyan ‘gay prison camps’
Leeds students have planned an event in Leeds city centre, due to take place next Sunday 22nd April, in response to allegations of abuse from newspapers and human rights groups in the Chechnyan region. Independent Russia […]
The Bengal Brasserie: Tasty traditional Indian cuisine
Set not far across the road from the Wetherspoons Stick or Twist (remember this, it’ll be crucial later), The Bengal Brasserie is a swanky new Indian restaurant in Leeds City centre, serving a diverse range […]
Review: J W Anderson’s ‘Disobedient Bodies’ at The Hepworth Gallery Wakefield
Last weekend I dragged my hungover self to Burley station and spent £2.60 on a train to Wakefield. Not my usual destination of choice for a post-fruity Saturday but the Hepworth Gallery had just opened […]
Preview: Luke Sital-Singh @ Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen, 18/5/17
Singer songwriter Luke Sital-Singh first came onto the scene in 2012 with his debut EP Fail for You and this song was actually featured on an episode of Grey’s Anatomy. He’s gone on to release […]
Bear’s Den @ O2 Academy, 02/04/2017
I was first introduced to Bear’s Den a couple of years ago when I watched their heart wrenching video for ‘Above the Cloud’s of Pompeii’, a haunting track about the loss of a loved one. […]
Arc, Headingley – The perfect way to ease those mid-Otley Run munchies
We all know Arc as that slightly classier stop on the Otley Run, but did you know it also serves food? And pretty good food at that. Following the launch of its brand new menu, […]
Riders protest against Deliveroo mistreatment of workers
Last week, cyclists took to Leeds City Square and protested against the mistreatment of workers by the takeaway delivery app, Deliveroo. The demo, dubbed “The Roosistance”, involved Deliveroo employees, trade union members and supporters protesting […]
Roundabout: The Enchanted Laboratory at Mint Warehouse 24/03
The guys behind the wonderfully wacky Roundabout events proved once again they know how to throw a party worth talking about. The promoters are students on their ‘Year In Enterprise’, in which the university helps […]
Referendum fails to attract enough voters for idea to pass
A campus-wide referendum organised by LUU failed to attract enough voters for the result to pass. The question of whether Leeds University should limit the participation of companies who breach international humanitarian law, and support […]
Woman’s body found in Roundhay Park lake
The body of a women has been pulled from the lake at Roundhay Park after police were alerted at 9.19am. Police have cordoned off the area, and an investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances. […]
Limit: The Social 002 at Wire 22/03
After the success of their first ‘Social,’ Limit UK came back to wire last Wednesday, to host ‘The Social 002,’ an event focused on showcasing the maximum amount of talent in a minimum space of […]