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June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Grace Chalmers

Grace Chalmers exposes the devastating consequences of essay season on Durham’s landscape.

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Avesta Afshari-Mehr discusses the astonishing profit margins of everyone’s favourite sweet treat temptation station.

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Oliver Rothnie relays the feelings of Europe’s foremost football-centric economist.

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Housemates band together to rebuild entire house from scratch days before landlord’s inspection

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Tatty Anton-Smith

Tatty Anton-Smith narrates the unimaginable horror of inspection day. Take this as a warning…

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Durham University nightlife under threat from smoking ban

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Alec Symington

Alec Symington exposes the latest threat to Durham’s famously vibrant nightlife.

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A goodbye letter, from a satire editor

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Connor Petts reflects on a year that could have been well spent, but was instead poorly budgeted.

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Cathedral to be converted into college accommodation

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Megan Preston reports on Durham University’s proposed 18th college.

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