Housing crisis: “the bills are now too high, so rent is too high”
A student says she has to buy cheap food in order to afford rising rents as tenants face increasing pressures amidst the housing crisis. Students on average pay £535 per…
Sadly, the impact of the cost-of-living crisis is not just financial
A student has spoken of how she has been affected by the cost-of-living crisis, saying rising bills mean she can no longer turn to her parents for support. Engineering student…
The amount of people in the UK seeking help from foodbanks continues to rise as bills and the price of food are increased
A foodbank manager says he has seen “significant increases in the number of families we’re supporting”. When looking at the figures of those using the foodbanks, manager Mike Bristow notes…
Member of staff of West Yorkshire Police is charged with sexual assault
A police officer is due to appear in court after being charged with sexually assaulting a woman.Matthew Oxby has been charged with the offence which allegedly took place in December…
A6177 in Bradford is closed in both directions after “serious” crash
A “serious” crash on Mayo Avenue, a road in Bradford has left the route closed in both directions. The road closure has happened following a car collision just before noon…
Learner drivers are left worried after Huddersfield DVLA Centre relocates unexpectedly
Learner drivers in Huddersfield are beginning to feel anxious as there is an increased likelihood of driving on unfamiliar roads following the relocation of the Huddersfield Driving test centre. After…
#WeCantLoseLeadmill: The ongoing threat of The Leadmill closure and its effect on the Sheffield music scene
By Robyn Smith Then future for iconic Sheffield music venue remains uncertain as customers speak of their anger at the threat of its closure. The Leadmill, originally opening in 1980,…
Students call out for Huddersfield’s Camel Club to take more responsibility for spiking
By Robyn Smith There has been a recent call by students for more support from club staff surrounding the issues of spiking within the town’s nightlife. Camel Club, located in…
Knife crime in Huddersfield and Sheffield is leaving parents in fear, but prevention tactics show light at the end of the tunnel
By Robyn Smith Knife crime rates in Huddersfield and Sheffield are on the rise, despite relevant preventions in place. Whilst considered one of the safest major towns in West Yorkshire, Huddersfield…
Two men jailed after 3D printing homemade submachine guns
Two men have been jailed after creating 3D printed guns with the intent to manufacture and supply. The men have been named as Christopher Gill and Sibusiso Moyo, their associate…