Palatinate (newspaper)

Palatinate serves as the official student newspaper for Durham University and is recognized as one of the oldest student publications in the UK, marking its 60th anniversary in 2008. In 2001, it earned the title of NUS/Independent Student Newspaper of the Year.

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#466248

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#36390

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#565

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Lord Pannick KC “If I only defended people I liked, I would be unemployed.”

1 month 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.
Sign in Bill Bryson Library for Post-Offer Visit Day claimed it was open 24/7

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

By Oliver SmithA sign in the Bill Bryson Library during Durham University’ Post-Offer Visit Day (POVD) have claimed ’The BBL is normally open 24/7 during term time’. This comes after the University ceased 24/7 operation of the library on 27th January to save energy and reduce costs, apart from during the main exam period.
Palatinate speaks to Northern Lights A Capella group

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

By Oliver SmithDurham University’s Northern Lights acapella group have been nominated for three CARA awards (the Contemporary A Capella Recording Awards), which internationally recognise recorded songs from university and non-university groups. Northern Lights have had their EP Endeavour, a recording of the group’s International Championship of Collegiate A Capella (ICCA) set, nominated.
Durham SU to Launch "Rate Your Landlord" - Palatinate

1 month ago | palatinate.org.uk

Durham SU set to launch a new website, Rate Your Landlord.
HMP Durham criticised for improper use of restraints on inmate

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

By Oliver SmithHMP Durham has been criticised in a recent Prisons and Probation Ombudsman report which labelled the restraining of a William Dawson, a 64-year-old disabled prisoner, as “unjustified and not in line with the policy framework”. Dawson was being escorted to hospital, where he died two months later from pancreatic cancer, when he was restrained with a long metal cable with cuffs at either end.
Review: Jesus Christ Superstar

1 month ago | palatinate.org.uk | Alex Roy

By Alex Roy ★★★★★As both a musical theatre lover and theology student, the prospect of Trevs College Musical Society (TCMS) resurrecting Jesus Christ Superstar filled me with excitement. The production balanced theological authenticity with a bold, modernised vision, breathing new life into this iconic musical. Told from the perspective of Judas – Jesus’ ultimate betrayer – JCS follows the final seven days of Jesus’ life, from Gethsemane, to his trial, and eventual crucifixion.
To be or not to be a traitor: Is that really the question?

1 month ago | palatinate.org.uk | Erin Donnelly

By Erin DonnellyWhen asked if I was free any Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday evening this January, the automatic response was always “not until after I have seen The Traitors”. I was unashamedly addicted, absorbed, and attachedto the hit BBC One show. Whether it be the iconic scenes, memes, or Claudia Winkleman herself, an amalgamation of features underscored the show’s success and appeal to an entire nation.
Review: The Moth - northern tour

1 month ago | palatinate.org.uk | Alex Roy

By Alex RoyA political thriller which directly confronts its darkness,The Moth is a play which interrogates the fraught nature of forgiveness: who has the right to grant it? Should it be granted? Who deserves it? In this World Premiere, the writer, Paul Herzberg, has crafted a piece of theatre which is as much about personal reckoning as it is historical accountability – the result being a harrowing yet beautifully deep human piece of theatre.
Musical Mondays with Grace Mouat

1 month ago | palatinate.org.uk | Alexandra Roy

By Alexandra RoyThis week, I had the pleasure of attending Mrs Riot’s latest installation: Musical Mondays, hosted by Grace Mouat. An immersive evening bursting with live performances, hilarious games, candid backstage stories, and the chance for you to take the mic, belting your favourite show tunes. Think pink, think sparkles, and think an unabashed love for all things musical theatre, and you’ll be halfway to capturing the magic of the evening.
Badenoch Struggles Through PMQs

1 month ago | palatinate.org.uk | David Fagan

By David FaganLeading a weakened Conservative Party into opposition after fourteen years of government was never going to be easy. More than 100 days into her leadership, Kemi Badenoch is facing increased scrutiny after a series of poor performances at Prime Minister’s Questions. PMQs is an opportunity for Ms Badenoch to challenge Sir Keir Starmer by raising policy issues, exploiting his weaknesses and positioning her party as a credible alternative.