Ryan Maxwell

As approximately 80,000 students descend onto the city to begin a new academic year in Leeds, many will be heartened to hear that student favourite restaurant Get Baked: The Joint will be re-opening on September 16. Not only will the highly popular venue on Woodhouse Lane re-open following a refurbishment over the summer (despite only opening in February), but an exclusive chat with co-owner Rich Myers has revealed some brand new features and plans for the forthcoming 12 months: 1. Even later night drinking  Although the restaurant will still be a large part of the business, Get Baked will now stay open until 3am. If the Cactus Jack burgers weren’t inviting enough, now an extended curfew means more drinks in the establishment.  2. Even more live music Live music events will be taking place with a DJ playing out of the kitchen. Digest that (no pun intended), along with the usual excellent quality of food, and various drinks offers (including two cocktails for £8 and drafts/pints priced at a measly £2.50). 3. You'll be able book your own private space One of the side rooms has now been redecorated and made available as booking only. So, you and a bunch of mates can hire the room which will feature a sofa, TV, games console, refrigerator, and pretty much everything you need to re-create a home environment. 4. The Get Baked Sunday roast This is one feature that many people are VERY excited about. We aren't talking Toby Carvery here: an American-style Sunday roast menu that promis

On Saturday September 5, current EBU Featherweight Champion and local boy Josh Warrington will fight New Zealand prospect Joel Brunker at the First Direct Arena in Leeds. Here are four reasons why you should grab a ticket to watch one of the boxing highlights of the year: 1. Because he's the 'Leeds Warrior' and he'll have a home crowd Warrington is a HUGE Leeds United and Leeds Rhino's fan, and the colour white runs through his veins. It's been said that the incredible support from the people of Leeds has been a big help to Josh throughout his career. At his previous fight, against Philippines-based boxer Dennis Tubieron, over 10,000 tickets were purchased by his avid fans.  2. Because he is undefeated With an impressive professional record of 21 wins and no losses, Josh Warrington is currently unbeaten. He's also managed four knockout's during his career (two of which have come in his last three fights). However, his fight on September 5 will be Warrington's toughest to date, as Brunker can boast his own impressive record: 28-1 with 16 knockouts in his career. 3. Because his title is on the line Warrington will defend his WBC International and Commonwealth Featherweight titles against Brunker. This will be Josh's third title defence of the Commonwealth Featherweight title he won in November 2013. Any title defence fight will see a top performance from both fighters. 4. Because he's taking his career to the next stage At the recent official press conference, Warrington said: