A fire broke in The Cube in Bolton, which is an accommodation for students. Hundreds of students were evacuated from the building. There were close to 200 firefighters and 40 fire engines on the scene struggling to put down the fire. The building is owned by a private student accommodation provider Urban Student Life (USL), and according to the reports, the firm had been previously reprimanded as it failed to comply with the fire safety regulations for a different building. The building was operational since 2016. Shelly Asquith, who worked as the NUS Vice President, revealed the problems with USL’s history with fire safety regulations. In the recent fire, two students were reported injured. The Cube was supposed to be safe, and the fire safety officers also stated the same, but the recent fire has raised a lot of questions.
Deputy Leader Ed Davey said in his statement that this is going to be a part of his party’s £130 billion infrastructure budget for the next five years, and any additional cost will be paid off via loans. During his speech at Brewery Wharf in the city center, he said that Liberal Democrats are planning to invest big in the infrastructure. He said they would publish the complete details for transport, for energy, for digital, for housing, for the regions. The population of the Leeds region is three million, but there is a lack of any urban transit system in the area. Back in 2016, there were plans to build a £250m trolley bus network in Leeds, but it was rejected by the government, saying it will not be in public interest.
Leeds United’s director of football Victor Orta was asked about the potential return of James Milner to Elland Road. The midfielder from Liverpool Milner came via the academy setup at Leeds. He made around 50 senior appearances for the club. He left and joined Newcastle United in 2004. Milner was one of the key players at Anfield in 2015. His current deal is about to expire by the end of the season, and there are possibilities to start talks for his return. In an interview, Milner said that it would be an honor for him to play for Leeds again. There are speculations that if he comes back, he will be offered captainship. Till anything is finalized, a lot has been hanging on thoughts.
The liquor studio located in Leeds is now offering to teach people how to make gin. They can take their blend home, as well. The new cocktail making masterclass in Leeds will be responsible for the classes offered to the public. The expert bartenders have opened this gin school and drinks lab in Leeds. Those who join these classes will be able to mash botanicals and blend them in their gin. The masterclass will cost £90 per person, and those who are going to book the classes will take home three fine bottles of gin that will include their creation as well. The booking for the masterclass is open now. This is the same team that runs The Hedonist on Lower Briggate.
