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Whether it’s a suit for that posh wedding you’ve been invited to, or a set of quality saucepans to last the happy couple a lifetime, Ilfracombe’s...

A unique service tackling anti-social behaviour and noise in inner north-west Leeds launched this week, thanks to a unique partnership between the city's two biggest universities and the city council.The dedicated service is a national first, with th

SIR – Sir Graham Brady (“We must end this disastrous assault on liberty”, Comment, December 12) gives some hope that the Government is powerless to extend restrictions on our freedoms.

Leeds Beckett becomes first UK uni to introduce safety net policy Students are also asked not to return to campus until further notice 3 months ago Leeds Beckett has become the first university in the UK to introduce “safety net” measures for all students. The decision has been made following concerns expressed by students about the detrimental effect of the coronavirus pandemic on their studies. In an email sent to all students, Vice-Chancellor Peter Slee wrote: “We also want to confirm...

With students told to stay away from uni for at least another month, calls are growing for institutions to bring in no detriment policies. Students, stuck at home, won’t have access to libraries, in-person teaching, and are hugely impacted by the disruption. Whilst the vast majority of universities introduced the policies last year – which mean students won’t suffer academically as a result of exams and essays completed while things are topsy turvy – things have been more patchwork this...