McDonald’s has launched an investigation after a video released on social media shows a security guard kick a man in the head outside Leeds McDonald’s on Merrion Street. The incident took place outside the McDonald’s […]
UK Universities Recall Hong Kong Exchange Students Over Safety Concerns
Over the past week, as many as 13 UK universities, including Edinburgh and Warwick, have recalled students studying abroad in Hong Kong due to the increasingly violent protests in the territory. The last few days […]
Man Hospitalised After Falling from Armley Bridge
A man was taken to hospital after falling from a bridge over the Armley Gyratory in Leeds yesterday afternoon. He is being treated for leg injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening. Emergency services […]
Tory Candidate Says “Nuisance” Council Tenants “Should Live in Tents”
A Conservative candidate has released a controversial video on Facebook in which he criticises the “nuisance” tenants living on the Carsic estate in Ashfield. Lee Anderson is contesting the marginal Nottinghamshire seat of Ashfield, which […]
Hong Kong Government Bans Face Masks
As the five month long protests in Hong Kong rage on, Carrie Lam, the country’s chief executive, has held a special administrative meeting in order to enact the ‘Prohibition of Masking Regulations’. This ordinance, which […]
12,000 Protesters at Climate Change Strike in Leeds City Centre
An estimated 12,000 people of all ages protested against climate change in Leeds today. Participants gathered in Millennium Square at 11am to listen to speeches, before a 1 hour march around the city centre, finishing […]
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 […]
Fenty: Rihanna’s new Luxury Fashion Venture with LVMH
After months of speculation over a potential collaboration between Rihanna and the luxury French group LVMH, the pop star announced last week that a new luxury fashion brand, Fenty, will launch in partnership with the […]
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 […]
Players Bar Reportedly Closing Down
Players Bar, a popular destination for students’ sports socials, is reportedly closing down this Sunday. Situated opposite the McDonalds on Albion street, Players is notorious for its cheap Trebles drinks and £5 rounds. The venue […]
Knife Crime Amongst Students on the Rise
Some of the UK’s major cities have experienced a crisis in recent weeks with a spate of stabbings occurring. Birmingham, the UK’s second largest city, has had 3 fatal stabbings in recent weeks with Sidali […]
Man Arrested for Murder on Woodhouse Lane
Armed police arrested the man yesterday (10/11) before 5pm, during a pre-planned operation. The arrest occurred near Parkinson Building, at the front entrance to the University of Leeds. The man was wanted for a murder […]