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A Colpitts Conversation

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Isobel James

‘The community spills beyond the pub’s walls.’ Interview Editor Isobel James and Colpitts’ landlady Kate Page reminisce over a Taddy.

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A ‘lil’ interview with Lily Cecil-Wright

May 7, 2026May 6, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Poppy Reed

‘Set aside time to feel the fear,’ says Lily Cecil-Wright, blogger and content creator, in this interview about how to deal with burn-out, phone addictions, and self-doubt.

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Women beyond Durham: Philippa Jackson

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Philippa Jackson, Poppy Reed

“You may not end up where you first imagined, but it’s important to embrace every step.” Interview Editor Poppy Reed talks business with Van Mildert alumna Philippa Jackson.

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Ellie Boatman on rugby, body image, and redefining resilience

March 12, 2026March 13, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Jennifer Bailey

Jennifer Bailey speaks to Olympian and Ealing Trailfinder’s player, Ellie Boatman about her mission to spread awareness about eating disorders in sport

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‘They never listen to the grassroots’: former DCC councillor on Reform’s leadership issues

March 12, 2026March 17, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Jarrad Hart, Jasmine Davey

Palatinate spoke to ex-Reform DCC councillor Nick Brown. Cllr Brown discussed his experience within Reform UK, and the leadership issues currently present throughout the Party.

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Women in Durham: Prof. Sara L. Uckelman

March 12, 2026March 6, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Isobel James, Sara L. Uckelman

“I know the answers, and it’s a demonstrable way that I can help.” Interview Editor Isobel James in conversation with our Overheard oracle, Prof. Sara Uckelman.

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Introducing MOMNT: Charlie Coe on rugby, reflection, and building a brand  

March 5, 2026March 12, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Jennifer Bailey

Jennifer Bailey speaks exclusively to Durham Rugby alumni, Charlie Coe, about the brand which will remind you to take a MOMNT

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Discovering Dreamflower

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Dreamflower, Poppy Reed

“A burst of funk, neo-soul and rock.” Interview Editor Poppy Reed goes backstage with Dreamflower

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Celtic connections

January 29, 2026January 28, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Isobel James, Jacob Lavery

“My last name — Lavery — means ‘spokesperson’. It’s funny, because I like to talk.” Interview Editor Isobel James chats to DU Irish Soc President Jacob Lavery about Ireland’s mythic and modern culture.

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Beyond Durham’s ‘lightbulb moments’

January 15, 2026January 14, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Anna Peats, Grace Harvey, Isobel James, Luca MARTIN, Toby Dossett

“Creativity tends to arrive when you stop interrogating it and start listening.” Isobel James chats with three of Durham’s creative talents.

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