Statistics revealed in a Freedom of Information request show that 89 offences were committed in the Hyde Park and Headingley area, with 78 victims being women. A Freedom of Information request to the West Yorkshire […]
Are students gentrifying Hyde Park?
Hyde Park, Leeds. The centre of the student experience for many and the heart of a student community thanks to its proximity to campus, Woodhouse Moor and accessibility to town centre and transport.
Favela creates an entrancing soundscape @ Hyde Park Book Club
Last Tuesday night, Hollie Griss made her way down into the basement of Hyde Park Book Club to join the crowd anxiously waiting for a special evening of local Leeds talent, hosted by Yutaru Events. […]
Thurston Moore Preview // 16/10/2019
Our resident music and clubs editor Safi Bugel prepares us for Thurston Moore’s highly anticipated Leeds debut. Next week, Thurston Moore will take on Leeds’ Hyde Park for the first time with his much-anticipated show […]
How to Reduce Your Freshers Footprint
We are Leeds You’re 1 of over 60,000 students studying in Leeds this year. Alongside Leeds Beckett, Leeds Trinity and Leeds Arts University, the University of Leeds is the largest in Leeds. As you can […]
Councillors Campaign for Fairer Bus Prices in Leeds
With climate change and sustainability in the public eye, amid strikes across the country and cities declaring climate emergency, First Bus’ decision to increase the bus ticket fares last October was not welcomed by inhabitants […]
Hyde Park Picture House to Get a Second Screen
The iconic 104 year old cinema has secured £2.3 million of funding from the National Lottery and Leeds City Council for a landmark redevelopment project. The grant will pay for an extensive refurbishment of the […]
104 Years from Opening Night, and it’s Time for Renovation at the Hyde Park Picture House
Arts editor Katherine Corcoran talks to Ollie Jenkins, Marketing and Communications Manager at the cinema, about how the renovation will look toward both the future and the past. So, tell me about the birth of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Curious Case of the Bean Man
If you’re not yet aware, there is a mysterious DJ who is popping up and playing at different house parties around Hyde Park. Here’s the curious tale: You won’t find him on Spotify and you […]