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England and the art of collective belief 

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Theo Hallsworth

Theo Hallsworth describes how our England team has the ability to bring all our fragmented clubs together in a collective belief.

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Durham Regatta oversubscribed once again

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Lyra Coulthard

Sport Editor Lyra Coulthard writes about this year’s Durham Regatta

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Polo in the Park? We’d rather play at Dart! 

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Lauren Hewett

Lauren Hewett brings us the inside scoop from Dart Polo Club x Durham University’s Polo Club’s second invitational tournament of the year.

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England Squad announcement greeted with debate, surprise, and dissatisfaction.

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Will PRice

Will Price discusses the announcement of this years England squad. He takes us through Tuchel’s picks and asks whether he has made the right decisions.

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Mercedes Formula 1 team visits Durham

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Samara Patel

Samara Patel reports on the Mercedes Team’s recent visit to Durham

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The state of play for grassroots football

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Jennifer Bailey

By Jennifer Bailey For decades, Wallsend Boys Club in Newcastle has been synonymous with footballing success. With alumni including Alan Shearer, Michael Carrick, and Steve Bruce, its reputation as a breeding ground for talent is well established. Yet, to focus solely on its contribution to the

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The next chapter for Team Durham. In conversation with Peter Kennedy

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Alfie Winter, Jennifer Bailey

Sports editors, Alfie Winter and Jennifer Bailey, speak to Team Durham’s incoming President.

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Durham Women Football Club announce threat of closure

June 10, 2026June 11, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Alfie Winter

Alfie Winter reports on Durham Women Football Club’s financial crisis.

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22 years in the making: Arsenal win the 2025/26 Premier League

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Alfie Winter

Alfie Winter reflects on Arsenal winning the 2025/26 Premier League title

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Durham Water Polo aims to make the sport more accessible through new college tournament  

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Jennifer Bailey

We spoke to Team Durham Water Polo’s Dan Robinson and Sofia Roberts about their new inter-collegiate tournament and breaking down intimidating preconceptions about the sport.

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