Calling all students, now's your chance to save some pennies at Victoria Leedsand indulge in luxury dining and designer brands.
Fresher's week is here and students across the country are getting ready to tighten their purse strings as they learn to live frugally for the next three years.
However, for Leeds students there is some hope on the horizon. Say goodbye to beans on toast and hello to sushi and cocktails on a rooftop, as Victoria Leeds are coming through with the student deals.
Until Wednesday 5 October 2022, those with a valid student ID can enjoy a range of exclusive savings, freebies and chances to win prizes at retailers and restaurants at Victoria Leeds.
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So, what can you save money on and who from? Buckle up because these deals are about to blow your socks off.
Some of the offers available at retailers include: 20% off at Anthropologie, 20% at Sweaty Betty, 10% off new retailer Astrid & Miyu’s jewellery, 10% off at Harvey Nichols, 10% off at Cos, and 20% off at Coach.
And it doesn't just stop there, you can also sip champagne whilst you browse at Boodles with a complementary drink as you enter the store, receive a luxurious ‘Wellness Essential Pouch’ free gift with every £35 spend at L’Occitane, and have a chance to win an ‘Anyday’ competition bundle at John Lewis.
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Of course after all this shopping, you'll have worked up quite an appetite but do not fear because some swanky restaurants are also getting in on the action.
Contemporary rooftop cocktail bar and eatery, East 59th , as well as modern Japanese restaurant, Issho, are offering students 15% off the entire a la carte and drink menus.
Gosh, all of these deals have got us wishing that we were students again. To find out more about these incredible deals, take a look at the Victoria Leeds website.
Leeds United fans looking for a crisp pre-match pint, you're in luck.
Why? Because new data has revealed Leeds United as one of the Premier League clubs offering the cheapest pints in their stadium
And it's all down to credit card provider Zable, who analysed the average price of a pint at every Premier League stadium.
You'll be glad to know that Leeds United ranked a very respectable eighth among the Premier League teams with the cheapest pre-match pints, with fans paying an average £5.60 at Elland Road.
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However, supporters can currently get a cheaper drink at pubs around the stadium, where the average pint costs £4.74.
Ipswich Town have the cheapest pint at £3.50, followed by Coventry at £3.60 and Hull City at £3.90.
The top 10 cheapest stadium match day pints:
Ipswich (£3.50)
Coventry (£3.60)
Hull City (£3.90)
Liverpool (£4.80)
Sunderland (£5.00)
Everton (£5.50)
Newcastle United (£5.60)
Leeds United (£5.60)
Bournemouth (£5.60)
Brighton & Hove Albion (£5.80)
Adam McAllister at Zable says: "For many fans, grabbing a pint before kick-off is part and parcel of the matchday experience, but our research shows that where you choose to drink can make a noticeable difference to the price. While stadium pints are often assumed to be more expensive, that's not always the case.
"With the cost of attending football continuing to add up, from tickets and travel to food and drinks, small differences like these can make a real impact on the overall cost of a matchday. Taking a little time to compare prices before heading to the stadium this season could help fans make their money go further, whether they choose to have a pint at the pub or inside the ground."
Leeds Bradford Airport workers to strike over half term, as industrial action escalates in dispute over pay
Clementine Hall
Strikes by almost 130 workers at Leeds Bradford Airport are set to escalate.
If you're planning on catching a flight from Leeds Bradford Airport, then you may want to double check the date.
Last week it was announced that workers were set to strike and bring the airport to complete standstill in a dispute over pay.
Today it has been announced that thestrikes are set to escalate and a second set of strikes have been announced.
The Unite members planning on going on strike are a mixture of air traffic control workers, customer experience staff, security staff and cleaners.
The workers involved in the dispute have recently come out of a four-year pay deal, with some of the departments having fallen behind other airports in equivalent roles.
Pay talks have been happening since December 2025, with the airport's formal offer not going far enough to address the lack of pay parity.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: "It is wrong that workers at Leeds Bradford Airport are paid far less than those doing the same job at another nearby airport.
"These are essential workers who play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the airport and the safety of passengers and deserve fair pay. Unite will always fully back our members taking action at Leeds Bradford Airport.”
The original strikes were due to take place from 03:00 this Friday 16 October to 06:00 Sunday 18 October for hourly paid staff and from 06:00 Friday 16 October to 06:00 Sunday 18 October for air traffic control workers.
The next round of industrial action will now take place from Monday 23 October to Wednesday 2 November, which coincides with the busy half term period.
Unite regional officer Neil Whitaker said: “We appreciate those travelling to and from Leeds Bradford Airport will be concerned to hear that there are further strike dates, but the situation is completely the fault of the airport’s management. It can end this dispute, but that relies on it coming back to the table with a fair deal for our members.”
Clementine Hall -
23rd September 2022 
