Lucy joined The Tab in 2025, after being News Editor and then Editor-in-Chief of The Leeds Tab during her time as an undergraduate. She had stories picked up by local and national outlets whilst working as a student journalist, and also had a book review column at another Leeds magazine.
In 2025, Lucy graduated with a BA Honours in English Literature with Creative Writing from the University of Leeds. She also completed an exchange year at Monash University in Melbourne, where she studied Australian and American literature.
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Fakhar Zaman was a 29-year-old international student
Mia O’Brien was handed a life sentence after being arrested on holiday last year
I really thought we were past this
David Izekor’s film, One In Two, documents his journey as a teenage cancer patient
Poppy Johnson has been described as a ‘total legend’ by friends and family
‘When I thought uni couldn’t get worse’
‘I feel so powerful and proud of myself – my coming out story wasn’t the easiest’
Harry John Bartram had ‘completed A-Levels with exceptional results’ despite struggling with anxiety
Two nursing courses are being cut at a time when the city’s healthcare services are already strained
Applications close at on Thursday 13th November at midnight
We’re looking for an ambitious grad for our two-year programme – applications open now
Abigal Eggleston was a ‘constant ray of sunshine’ in her family’s life
Yubin Tamang was killed when British rapper Ghetts allegedly failed to stop after a fatal crash
Yubin Tamang’s father described him as his ‘little world’
Li Liu and Wanqinq Yu created 16 fake identities to exploit the refund scheme
A man in his twenties has been taken into custody
A man has been arrested after three people were attacked in one morning
Olivier Bojda’s housemates tried to resuscitate him
‘Immediately the f*ck no this is legitimately insane’
People have called Alex Davidson’s reaction ’embarrassing’ and a ‘first world problem’
Madison Smyth said she received death threats before her arrest in Spain
Because apparently sweet treats weren’t sweet enough
With no students in sight, the ‘Bang Bus’ had to entertain itself
Who knows what’s awaiting the ‘Bang Bus’ in the country’s capital
Don’t add another Freshers’ Week regret to your list
Expect absolute chaos
Who knew Bonnie had so many die hard fans in the city?
We’re hiring for a TikTok Editor, Social Media Editor and News Editor
Ellis Matthews admits her videos were ‘a big hoax’ but wants the ‘online hate campaign’ to stop
Authorities believe the family was murdered after discovering their bodies in a pickup truck
We’re recruiting for a Features Editor and a Social Media Editor
Kaylee Muthart was 20 when she blinded herself during a meth-induced hallucination
A clip of the 19-year-old’s statement now has over five million views
Is a couple more inches really worth £80k?
The rapper said he loved seeing his fans ‘up close’, but people don’t believe those fans are even real
At least 60 student jobs have been lost due to its closure
Apparently, we’re all completely clueless when it comes to how much money unis actually make
When rent’s due, it won’t be you with FOMO anyway – it’ll be all your mates in halls x
The Student Loans Company (SLC) sent out advice to incoming university students
Turns out even your common, everyday meds could be making this heatwave more unbearable
One star says she spends most days in ‘excruciating’ pain as a result of the illness
This comes as the Office for Students (Ofs) sets out new laws aiming to protect free speech on campus
Many grads are facing unemployment despite being highly-qualified in their sectors
Chad Michael Busto was arrested last year after demanding to see the Harry Potter star
Apparently even Gen Zers can still be past their peak
It’s not you babe, it’s the 12 hour shift with no lunch break
A watchdog has told Trip not to make claims its drinks can prevent, treat or cure human diseases
Suddenly we’re all wishing we went to Cambridge