By Samuel Bannister An energetic new Leeds band are hoping their music will stand out from the rest of the local scene. Heavy alternative duo Raw Optics formed this year, in the wake of singer/guitarist Joe Wray’s previous band, Flash Bats. “We’re taking a bit of a heavier route with this band,” says Wray. “In the…
By Lewis Oldham This Saturday sees the final round of league fixtures in this season’s National League North. Promotion chasing Harrogate Town come up against Curzon Ashton in their last game before the play-offs get underway next week. Harrogate are already confirmed to finish in 2nd no matter what the results are on Saturday, which…
By Samiya Ahmad There is a new way to watch movies, interact with people and also exercise at the same time! One of the event’s this week, at Capital of Cycling, Hall Ings, are Showing the film Mr Bean. The events are suitable for both those who have never cycled before, or an an experienced…
By Adele Lyth West Yorkshire based supermarkets Morrisons and Asda are among 40 different retailers to pledge cutting plastic pollution. These retailers have promised to ban plastic by 2025 and vow to change the design of their packaging. The UK Plastic Pact was introduced by Environmental Secretary Michael Gove. The aim of the pact is…
By Kieran Cobley Bradford City AFC host Southend on Saturday as Simon Grayson’s side look to build on Tuesday’s two nil victory over MK Dons and continue their push to the play-offs. The Bantams look to be in full fighting mode, as they take on a Southend side who are 12th in the league with…
By Amy Goodall and Josh Brooke Around 213 houses have been left with slow internet in Horsforth and Bramhope. Attention has been brought to this area after it has been found to take two to three hours when downloading films, in comparison to it only taking a few minutes in other areas. BT have said…
By Ed McIntyre Spanish midfield maestro to remain in West Yorkshire. Championship club Leeds United announced this morning that they have re-secured the signature of fan favourite Pablo Hernandez. The former Spain international has signed a two-year contract extension to remain at Elland Road until the summer of 2020. Hernandez has been a stand…
By Joshua Brooke and Amy Goodall The Easter break has just finished and thousands of students have come back to Leeds to resume studying. The massive influx of students into the city has given transport app Uber a massive increase in business, but is it good news for more local taxi companies? Recently drivers of…
By Kieran Cobley and Ed McIntyre Tonight sees the Bantams take on the MK Dons in a League One clash at Valley Parade. The Bantams are currently placed 11th in the league, and are nine points off the play off places, while MK make the trip up north knowing that a win will put them…
By Amy Goodall, Josh Brooke and Cody Doherty England’s mid-April heatwave saw any available patch of grass in Leeds occupied by a mass of students and workers alike, grateful for every second of the early summer sun. It seems as if even the briefest appearance of the sun is accompanied by a shared desire…