French native and international student in Leeds Marjolaine Marsille reviews how France have handled the pandemic in comparison to the UK.
Students left in the lurch: We’re not happy!
Sarah Garraway reflects on students’ feelings about the government’s negligence.
Leeds’ sports societies raise over £23,000 for Movember and CALM
This year saw a magnanimous effort from University of Leeds sports societies as each took part in their own activities to raise money for men’s health and suicide prevention. Sport’s societies from the University of […]
Tom Grundy: Leeds Alumnus Reporting through the Tear Gas
“Not one of my staff avoided being tear-gassed and pepper-sprayed, you know, myself included”. Tom Grundy left the University of Leeds to co-found Hong Kong Free Press; a paper that has become even more significant since the National Security Law. Clarissa Leung interviewed him about upholding free press in a dangerous climate.
In conversation with Julie Duodu: Should healthcare go beyond the ‘medical model of care’?
Ella Spittall interviews Dr Julie Duodo, a local Leeds GP, on her outstanding work and outlook on healthcare.
Leeds to return to Tier 3
On Thursday (26 November), Matt Hancock announced which areas in England will be assigned to Tier 1, 2 and 3, respectively, under the so-called ‘COVID-19 Winter Plan’ set out by the Prime Minister earlier in […]
Meet the Artist: Kimberley Burrows
Phoebe Walker speaks to Kimberley Burrows about creating and studying as a blind artist,
Low traffic neighbourhoods: a ‘drive’ in the right direction
Leeds City Council began its first ‘low traffic neighbourhood’ (LTN) trials this month in Hyde Park and Chapeltown following funding from the Department of Transport. The implementation of LTN trials, also known as ‘active travel […]
Fire on Hessle Place
Sources claim houses were filled with smoke coming from the electrics. On Thursday the 19th of November, a fire started in popular student area Hessle Place lasting a few hours. Hessle Place, situated between Headingly […]
How Prepared for Brexit is Leeds during the Pandemic?
Since June 2016, the UK public has been anxiously waiting for the day when Brexit will finally mean Brexit.
Businesses, local councils and individuals have been preparing themselves for various outcome scenarios, yet none could have ever anticipated that Brexit would coincide with a pandemic.
Harrogate Town AFC: Non-league veterans to football league newcomers
Football is very much alive and well in the Yorkshire region, boasting teams such as Leeds United, with its rich history, and Bradford City, an example of a massive club within the area. However, Harrogate Town AFC isn’t exactly the first name on everyone’s lips when you think of the enriched football culture in Yorkshire. Well, not until now.
Beating the odds: Local, female-led businesses during COVID-19
While the current business climate is not particularly favourable and promising, it is not all a story of doom and gloom. Against all odds, these local, female-established businesses paint a picture of resilience and innovation.