A new alcohol-free night event is to launch in Leeds next week, with the backing of the Leeds University Business School and LUU. The night, called “incLucid”, is being launched at the Holy Trinity Church […]
Firefighters tackle blaze in Hyde Park street
The fire brigade rushed to attend a fire in a residential street in Hyde Park on Tuesday. Onlookers were forced to dial 999 in Harold Grove, a residential street in the student area of Hyde […]
News | WYP Chief Constable suspended over "criminal activity"
The Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police (WYP) has been suspended today following allegations of “criminal activity” in Northern Ireland. Chief Constable Mark Gilmore has also become the subject of an investigation from the Police […]
News | Otley Run under ban threat
Student pub crawls like the Otley Run could be banned by a Home Office-backed NUS scheme. The NUS Alcohol Impact scheme is currently in a trial period and will run for 12 months at 7 […]
News | Uni stats reveal the students most likely to resit exams
Students from the Schools of Business, Mathematics and Healthcare are the most likely to have to resit the exams they take this year, according to figures released to LS. The figures, obtained from the University’s […]
News | UPDATE: Lecturers' marking boycott called off as new pay offer is accepted
The threatened exam-marking boycott has been called off as Higher Education trade union groups accept the two per cent pay rise offer. The Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) announced their ‘full and final’ pay offer […]
News | Leeds ranks high for sexual health services
Leeds has been ranked among the top 5 Universities in the country for sexual health facilities and support. The result comes from a Sexual Health Report Card survey published by Superdrug. Bristol ranked no.1 in […]
News | Landlords accused of 'incentivising' tactics in Union Awards
Large landlords have come under criticism after offering prizes to their tenants in exchange for nominations in the Leeds Landlord Awards. The prizes were offered over social media. One piece of marketing material posted to […]
News | Leeds students escape the city
Students tested out their powers of persuasion last week by taking part in Leeds RAG’s Jailbreak event. As part of the challenge, students raising money for various different charities set off from the Parkinson steps […]
News | String of violent muggings outside Oxley Halls
Police are searching for suspects following a spate of muggings near the Oxley Halls of Residence. The street robberies took place last Saturday and Sunday on Otley Road. In one of the incidents, a 19-year […]
News | Spate of Hyde Park sexual assaults
A student has been sexually assaulted in Hyde Park this week, following a spate of sexual offences in the area. Two individuals suspected of serial sexual molestation are currently being hunted by the West Yorkshire […]
News | £25m spent on St. Mark's halls
25 million has been spent renovating the St. Mark’s Halls of residence, which re-opened last week. The new halls boast 526 new rooms with the redevelopment ongoing since the old building was closed in February […]