Running has always been part of James “Jiggsy” McLeod’s survival. This year, it becomes a symbol of remembrance. In the months ahead, the Durham PhD student will run 52 miles each week for 52 weeks.

"The 1990s rom-com perfected the art of delaying epiphany." Abbey Hayden discusses emotional revelations within romantic comedies and how they serve as a plot line.

"Rae is entirely herself here." Saskia Fellowes traces the course of Addison Rae's unexpected "rebrand to be admired".

Alexander Ringsmith makes the case for mutualising the BBC to secure its future as a public service broadcaster.

Daisie Mackay outlines the government's decision to water down its policy regarding inheritance tax for farmers after sustained pressure.

After months of waiting, on 18th November 2025, Congress finally managed to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act. As its name suggests, this demanded the release of the Epstein files, something US ...

Animal rights activists consider this policy to be a cornerstone of animal welfare' - Emily Holts guides us through the unprecedented changes to animal safeguarding law proposed by DEFRA.

"Living a life with no meaningful connections." Natasha Ranawake discusses the film Before Sunrise and its usage of conversations to evoke realisations and meaningful connections.

Performance vs appearance: is the term ‘iPhone face’ a valid critique, or just another misogynistic term used to oppress women?

"These stories cannot offer the comfort of resolution when no such comfort is available in the shifting society they portray" - Anna Collins-Room reflects on the pivotal role of epiphany in the ...

Several Durham locals and University professors have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours. Among them are two leading polar researchers at Durham University, a couple who have campaigned ...

The Durham Students’ Union (Durham SU) is supporting a bill recently introduced to Parliament which aims to make students’ maintenance loan payments monthly, rather than termly. The Student Finance ...