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2 weeks ago | palatinate.org.uk | Emily Hough

Emily Hough On Monday, 5th May 2025, fashion journalists and fanatics worldwide held their breath as the carpet was rolled out and the doors were opened for this year’s Met Gala Ball. Perhaps you stayed up till the early hours to watch in real-time as celebrities from art, entertainment, politics and more took their place on the red carpet.

3 weeks ago | palatinate.org.uk | Emily Hough

By Emily Hough You either know one, or you are one. Or perhaps, you know one long enough to become one. I’m talking about runners. Over the past 12 months, I can’t seem to avoid them, and maybe you can’t either. As someone who still struggles to complete a 5k, even with my 6:30 splits, there is certainly an element of jealousy to my view of running as the cult of my generation.

4 weeks ago | palatinate.org.uk | Alex Roy

By Alex Roy★★★★★Last night, I had the joy of venturing to the Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms to see St John’s College Bailey Theatre Company’s iteration of Little Shop of Horrors. With its nostalgic Motown-meets-B-movie score and a premise that demands intense theatrical creativity, this is not a show one stages lightly. I approached with cautious optimism; what I witnessed, however, was nothing short of exceptional.

1 month ago | palatinate.org.uk | Oliver Smith

By Oliver SmithDurham Nightline is a confidential, student-run listening service at Durham University, providing anonymous emotional support to students during term time. Operating from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am, Monday to Wednesday and Saturday to Sunday, it offers a safe space for students to talk about anything on their minds, whether via phone or instant messaging. Durham Nightline ensures that students can speak freely without fear of judgment or unsolicited advice.

2 months ago | palatinate.org.uk | Krishan Sharma

By Krishan Sharma“If I only defended people I liked, I would be unemployed.” Lord Pannick KC delivers this remark during our interview for the Bar and Mooting Society. It is a striking statement, one that encapsulates the ethical dilemmas inherent in a barrister’s role and one that he will spend the rest of the interview justifying. Having spent decades navigating the complexities of advocacy at the highest levels, Lord Pannick has faced public scrutiny for the clients he represents.