Young voters have claimed they feel let down or ignored by the political system in a TV debate in Leeds last night. Students grilled politicians from five political parties in a programme broadcast live by […]
Nepal earthquake appeal aims to reach £1,000
A Union society is aiming to raise £1,000 to help victims of the Nepal earthquake. Leeds Indian Student Association has launched a Just Giving page and a donation scheme to match £5 donations to the […]
UPDATE: Hyde Park man charged with murder of Leeds student
A Hyde Park man has been charged with the murder of Leeds University student Billy Mankelow. Thirty-one-year-old Richard Danter, who lives on Queen’s Road, appeared in court today for a brief hearing. He will stand […]
UPDATE: Police release new image of Beeston rapist
Police have released a new e-fit image of a man who raped and attempted to murder a woman in Leeds. The image was created by combining descriptions of the man from the victim and from […]
Vigil for Kenya university attack
Leeds has taken part in a worldwide vigil in memory of students killed in a terrorist attack at a Kenyan university. The memorial service was organised by the University’s East African Society to remember the […]
Preview – Dancing For Despo
Distrikt bar is the beating heart of the house music community in Leeds. Over its five years in establishment, in a sort of extension of the Back to Basics golden era of West Yorkshire house, […]
Italy court clears pair of Leeds student murder
Italy’s highest court has acquitted Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito of the murder of Leeds University student Meredith Kercher. In a final decision following seven years of trials, judges concluded that a guilty verdict ‘could not […]
Leeds alumna becomes new female bishop
The Church of England has named its second female bishop as Leeds University alumna the Rev Canon Alison White. The 58-year-old will become the new bishop of Hull following legislation to allow the appointment of […]
Interview – Getting to Know Audio Chronicles
How often do you feel alienated on the dance floor these days? Some greasy boulder of a bloke pushes you aside to get past without even an apologetic nod. Another guy is twisted to the […]
Preview – DJ Yoda
The master of scratch, Duncan Beiny aka DJ Yoda, will be gracing Belgrave Music Hall on 3rd May, bringing with him a set that will undoubtedly be brimming with an uncanny blend of nostalgic remixes and hip […]
Review – Phil Week’s Free Party
I want to talk about the song ‘It’s The Inside That Counts’ by Phil Weeks. I first heard it in Jackmaster’s most recent XLR8R mix, when it blew my socks off – and I haven’t […]
Blind Date: Melissa meets Ivan
Fourth-year English student Melissa met third-year Electronic Engineering student Ivan at Trinity Kitchen for a spot of Rola Wala. Has love got anything to do with this date? Melissa on Ivan What did you expect? […]