Gavin Southway (He/Him)

Gavin has written 31 articles for York Vision.

Smoke with no fire? Corbyn and Sultana’s new party launches in York

A strong turnout for the first meeting of an upstart on Labour’s left, but does it really have a chance?

News 2 weeks ago

An Ode to the Compact Library Stores

A piece by a compact store devotee.

Literature 1 month ago

(L) An affectionate, smiling couple; (R) the same couple awkwardly breaking apart

Cheeky couples beware! Coldplay’s kiss-cam comes to Yorkshire this month

The band is set to play Hull in two weeks, and venue managers confirm that the viral Massachusetts kiss-cam will be present.

News 3 months ago

A drag act performs in a sequin dress, looking at the camera.

‘The best kind of entertainment? Get an audience to completely lose themselves’, says Velma Celli

He’s an international award-winning drag superstar, homegrown from York. So how does it feel for Velma Celli to come back and perform for 4,000 at the Summer Ball? Gavin Southway went to find out.

Features 3 months ago

Students’ Union meets for its AGM. Its students don’t

York SU held its Annual General Meeting at Courtyard last Wednesday evening, but with such a low engagement, it was lucky that the meeting went ahead at all. From the start, the […]

News 5 months ago

York’s dreams of Wembley end in play-off heartbreak

York came into the match at the LNER Community Stadium in full spirit, but a play-off defeat condemned the Minstermen to another season in non-league.

Sport 6 months ago

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stands in front of a lectern reading "Securing Britain's future"

‘All we need is EU’: What made Starmer back a youth mobility scheme?

As the PM tries a 'Brexit reset', is it worth reopening the old wounds?

News 6 months ago

The word "life" written in a drug-like powder, next to cash and a debit card

Policing failures leave children vulnerable, say Northern universities

Research from the University of York and others says new national guidance is needed.

News 6 months ago

“Someone will try to smuggle a mobile phone into the conclave”, says Fr Duffield

The saying within the Catholic Church for predicting the result of a conclave is that “one who goes in as Pope comes out as a Cardinal” – the previous papabile (favourite) candidates […]

Features 6 months ago

Charlie Jeffrey named Yorkshire’s 36th most influential public figure

As the University of York loses its top spot in Yorkshire to Sheffield, Vice-Chancellor’s personal ranking falls.

News 7 months ago

The sign from British Steel's headquarters in Scunthorpe, reading "Building stronger futures"

The Scunthorpe Problem: What has happened to British steel?

As the Government steps in to bail out the plant in Scunthorpe, what is going on, and why is it such headline news?

News 7 months ago

York invests in building maintenance, says new study

The jibes of Derwent’s asbestos just might not die, but a new study suggests York is one of the best universities for keeping its buildings in good use.

News 7 months ago

The 7 winning candidates edited together as they make their acceptance speeches.

Parrey Prevails and Beattie-Zarb Beats the Competition: Two Sabbs Re-Elected

York SU’s 2025 election results have come in, and York Vision was there to see it happen.

News 7 months ago

An empty stage with "Election Results Night" on a screen.

LIVE: Student Union Election Night

Missed out on the results night's action? Find a complete rundown of the event here!

News 7 months ago

A cast of performers at the York Chinese New Year Gala 2025.

York’s Year of the Snake Extravaganza Certainly Put on a Show

One of York’s most important cultural events returned to Central Hall, and provided a night to remember.

Stage 7 months ago

Ed Davey: “We are the Antidote to Right-Wing Populism”

Gavin Southway recaps the highlights of a day at the Liberal Democrats’ Conference, featuring debate, discussion, and a good lot of dogs.

News 7 months ago