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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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Time

May 7, 2026May 6, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Isobel James

‘How on earth do we keep track of her? Her Strava is definitely rigged’, writes Isobel James in her satirical piece on how fast time goes by.

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Gig review: Pentire at The Grove

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Isobel James

“Together, Pentire make live music feel genuinely alive.” Isobel James recounts the vibrancy of Pentire’s recent gig in Newcastle.

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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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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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Coffee and culture: Charlotte’s Colombia

November 21, 2025January 31, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Isobel James

Interview Editor Isobel James speaks to Charlotte Aspen about her time in Colombia.

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