The News Team quiz the University of Leeds, University and College Union, and Leeds University Union about the ongoing strikes, why they're happening and their impact.

PLUS we speak to students and lecturers about their thoughts on the strikes.

Everything you need to know about what is happening in Ukraine in under 15 minutes! Izzy and Annie break down the current tension between Russia and Ukraine, from where it all started, to what is happening now and what might happen in the future. 

As the Winter Olympics begin, Bella and Tom are joined by Michael Edwards, A.K.A. Eddie the Eagle for an uplifting chat about his wild career, from eating from bins, to ski jumping, and Finnish pop songs and to his very own film. 

If you're looking for inspiration to follow your dreams, or just to find out who was originally meant to play Eddie in the film, this one's for you!

Tom chats to MP for Batley and Spen Kim Leadbeater about restoring decency in politics, and her own story including why she took her sister Jo's seat in parliament following her murder. Kim's story is one of resilience, and one everyone should hear. 

Tom and Astrid go over the most recent twists and turns of 'partygate', and talk to former minister Edwina Currie about Boris Johnson's future, and whether people really care about Downing Street parties.

We're back with a bang as more Downing Street parties emerge and the Prime Minister's position looks perilous. Izzy, Tom, Will and Becca take a look at the allegations and their consequences. 

Join the LSR News Team as they explore all things festive in Leeds and London! Astrid and some of her Hometime team take us round the Leeds Christmas Markets and onto the Leeds Ice Rink. Then Tom and Izzy explore London, including Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square and Winter Wonderland. Merry Christmas! 

The news team look back on the top stories of 2021 including the Capitol Riots, the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, the Euros, Girls Night In and the Downing Street Christmas party.

Tom and Izzy travel to Westminster to speak to Michael Fabricant MP about Boris, the Downing Street Party and his career in parliament and in radio. Plus, there's a cheeky story about a spliff!

Tom debates the ongoing UCU lecturer strikes with Alaric Hall, treasurer of the UCU's Leeds branch, Aysha Burton, Union Affairs and Communications officer at LUU, and students Izzy and Shola.