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On November 18th, Labour Mayor for the Northeast Combined Authority Kim McGuinness announced plans t...

9th December 2024

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Oliver Tierney

Is Labour Doing Enough to Save Our NHS?

This writer investigates the role that Labour can play in saving the NHS....

13th January 2025

Looking ahead at 2025 for UK politics.

One of our writers looks at the expectations of the upcoming year in British politics....

13th January 2025

Lily Stokes

Cop out at COP 29: the Global North fails to act

Does the Global North owe anything to the Global South?...

Grace Boyle

Holding public figures to high standards: Do we care too much about celebrities?

Are fandoms taking parasocial relationships too far?...

1st January 2025

Charlotte Baker

My experience with Reclaim The Night

Charlotte Baker shares what its like to be a part of the annual Reclaim the Night march....

20th December 2024

Lily Stokes

What does the ICC’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu mean for the Israel Palestine conflict?

With the ongoing conflict between Isreal and Palestine will arrest warrants made by the ICC make a d...

16th December 2024

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Campus Comment

James Kobasa

The Sh*t: Where is the Best Toilet on Campus?

Three of our writers give their opinions about which campus loo is the best......

Amy Mescus

Student Success Stories: Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean)

Learn more about one of our most famous alumni as Newcastle University...

Juliet Orton

New Year, Same Stress: How to Prepare for the Impending Exam Season...

One writer gives some advice for exam season......

2024 in review: Reflecting on Newcastle university's eventful year

Taking a look back on the changes and most significant events of 2024 for Newcastle University. ...

5th January 2025

StuBrew: Newcastle University's Greatest USP?

Learn about how you can brew your own beer on campus......

Lord Armstrong: Excellent Engineer or Wrongful Warmonger?

Is Armstrong's legacy set in stone? One writer gives their opinion......

13th December 2024

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Ella Saint

Fluoride Fiasco: The Controversial Journey from Public Health Hero to Villain

From communist plots to bad teeth, one of our writers covers the history of water fluoridation ...

Safia Adia

Is a lack of ethics regarding science the cause of rising scientific illiteracy?

One of our News Sub-Editors looks at this concerning new problem... ...

Adam Lovegrove

Why your kitchen utensils might be poisoning you

Our Head of Culture looks at how your spatula may be preying on our downfall... ...

Sapphire Ling

What Happens When You Donate Your Body to Science?

Ever wondered what happens? Read on to find out... ...

Alicia McEvoy

Anti-deforestation efforts help public health in Brazil

Our Head of NUTV looks at why public health is improving......

Amy Marsh

Calm in a capsule: breakthrough brain discovery may lead to "yoga pill"

One of our writers looks at this fascinating new development......

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Lifestyle

Chantelle Badhan

New Year but Not New Me: Attainable Resolutions

Time for a resolution revolution.......

Keira Gratton

Your 2025 TBR: the Courier writers' picks

Whether you've ran out of books to read or have an empty shelf to fill, find your next read here......

Lucy Langdon

Exercise: Changes to the body and mind

Get fit and healthy in more ways than one......

Jess Mooney

Women in male fields: a trending discourse

Once again, a TikTok trend exposes modern-day misogyny... ...

Lila Cooksley

Unpacking "I'm just a girl": is it feminist?

One of our writers delves into the internet's favourite phrase......

Charlotte Atkinson

Hobby Hub: Record Collecting

A hobby to spin you right round.......

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Fashion & Beauty

Hannah Sexton

Hybrid beauty: makeup and skincare for the price of one

Take out 2 birds with one stone by using hybrid cosmetics...

16th December 2024

Matt Miers Jones

Fashion in film: Christmas day outfit inspiration

Celebrate Christmas in style this year by taking inspiration from some our holiday favourites......

11th December 2024

Mia Wijayatilleke

Bustle on a budget: an interview with Gaslight’s costume designer

Here is an insight into the creative process......

10th December 2024

Mia Wijayatilleke

A New Year's Eve style guide

From sparkles to satin, here's the only guide you'll need for dressing up this New Year's Eve....

6th December 2024

Hannah Sexton

Is it acceptable to start wearing pyjamas outside?

Peak comfort, but is wearing your PJ's outside peak style?...

4th December 2024

Ali Choudhary

Sabrina Carpenter's tour outfits are nothing short of sweet

From custom corsets to crystal-encrusted boots, the singer's stage wardrobe is undoubtedly stealing ...

3rd December 2024

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Relationships

Chantelle Badhan

My Relationship With Academic Validation

Academic validation plays a big part in many of our lives. Here's one of our writers relationship wi...

Jess Hughes

Justice for Gisèle Pelicot: Shame Must Change Sides

France’s largest-ever rape trial has shattered silence and ignited a powerful call to dismantle ra...

21st December 2024

Noelia Fernández Pérez

The worst Horoscopes to date

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multiple writers

Exploring Non-Monogamy and Kinks: An Interview with Sex and Relationship Therapist Beck Harrison

How can non-monogamy work in modern relationships, and what misconceptions often surround it?...

Ruby Tinkler

'She Wears Short Skirts, I Wear T-Shirts': The Obsession with Being ‘Not Like Other Girls’

Why is 'Not like other girls' a manifestation of misogyny?...

Charley Dobson

Putting your Career first: Navigating your Goals alongside your Relationship

Is your career or love more important?...

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Travel

Tom Tarlton

Travel trends to leave behind in 2025

What have we seen enough of in the travel industry? ...

Rosie McKenna

Methanol spiking in Laos: How to stay safe when drinking whilst travelling.

After the recent spiking of tourists in Laos, staying drink-safe has never been more important......

Maddy Kendall

What should you gift your travel-obsessed friend?

The uni budget doesn't quite cover an all-inclusive... so what are some budget-friendly gift ideas?...

Charlotte Burley-Hnat

Souvenir Stash: "I Heart" T-Shirts

Yes, today we're talking about the infamous, classic, never-not-fashionable "I Heart" t-shirt......

Emma Hunter

Predictions for top travel destinations in 2025 – where’s hot and where’s not?

A collection of the places to explore and the ones to avoid......

3rd January 2025

Olivia Guy

My Travel Wrapped 2024

Our writer wraps up their year by reminiscing on their favourite visits of 2024......

2nd January 2025

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Food & Drink

Elin Auld

Recipes to Cure the January Blues

Post-Christmas recipes to blow the cobwebs away......

Ruby Tiplady

Does a meat-free diet entail more ultra-processed food?

Is being veggie and vegan actually better for your health?...

Dylan Seymour

BITESIZED: Scrambled Tofu

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New Year, New Me: Food and Cooking Habits I Want to Stick to in 2025

Eating habits to start the new year off right......

Amy Marsh

Breaking the Buzz: The Hidden Dangers of Caffeine Addiction

Time to swap out that daily iced latte......

Esther Arnold

Foody Focus: The Small Canteen

Sometimes big flavours come in small packages......

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Music

Lily Tidman

Everything Everything at NX review – high-octane art-rockers climb every mountain

This hometown show for the Northumberland experimental rock outfit showcased their eclectic back cat...

Bertie Kirkwood

The Courier Grammys: Charli xcx pips Fontaines D.C. to Album of the Year

Courier writers were split into two camps when it came to 2024's best album, but Chappell Roan was c...

Rebecca Martin

'A Complete Unknown': a guide to Bob Dylan

Ahead of a blockbuster new biopic, Rebecca Martin is on hand to give an introduction to one of the a...

Amy Mescus

Fontaines D.C. to headline Exhibition Park next summer

The hyped Irish post punk band will also play outdoor venues in London, Cardiff and Manchester in Ju...

Joe Fiddler

Club Can't Handle Me: is club culture in trouble?

Economic pressures and digital innovation are forcing Britain's nightclub scene to diversify....

Christine Soloch

5 of the best upcoming classical concerts at the Glasshouse

Newcastle is blessed with one of the country's premier classical concert halls in the Glasshouse. He...

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TV

Cory Gourley

Actor Spotlight: Julia Sawalha

One of your TV Sub Editors shine the light on the Absolutely Fabulous Star, Julia Sawalha…...

Zoe Lett

Product Placement on TV: Can it be tastefully done?

Or is it just another cash grab?...

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We take look back at the past year in telly land. ...

Aarya Shenoy

Easy on the Eye: Most Aesthetic TV Shows

From Gilmore Girls to The Crown what telly has the best aesthetic?...

Iris Rushton

Actor Spotlight: Tamsin Greig

This week we shine the spotlight on the 'Friday Night Dinner' star. ...

Isla Cordes

'I'm the Bad Guy': TV's Most Complex Villains

From evil kings to flesh-eating serial killers; what would television without its leading villains c...

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Film

Adelaide Dodson

Screen as shelter: how cinema can help you escape from the troubles of the world

This writer looks at how cinema can be an essential form of escape from the madness of life....

Noelia Fernández Pérez

Moana 2: A Sequel that Delivers Adventure, Heart, and Empowerment

A review of Moana 2? What can we say except you're welcome!...

Amelia Thompson

2025's Most Anticipated Films

What amazing films has 2025 got in store for us? ...

1st January 2025

Talia Pope

What to watch if you loved Wicked

Still need to scratch that Wicked itch? This writer has just got the films for you!...

20th December 2024

Charlotte Burley-Hnat

Cinema Wrapped: The Best Films of 2024

It's time for the end-of-year lists... From tennis to tornadoes, this writer rounds up the top films...

Alex Paine

That Christmas: Less Love Actually, more like OK Kind of

How does the new Netflix Christmas offering compare to all the beloved classics?...

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Arts

Taylor Roth

New year, new you, new tattoo? Is this the best time to get a tattoo?

Thinking about getting new ink? Maybe the new year is the time for a refresh......

Talia Pope

Artists as place makers: who has the power to create identity for a place?

One of our writers discusses the authority artworks and architecture have over creating a place's id...

4th January 2025

Cory Gourley

North East Wrapped: Standout Creatives of 2024

2024 wasn’t just the year of Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Drew Starkey and Sarah J. Maas....

Dylan Seymour

British Museum receives £1bn worth of Chinese ceramics amid ongoing scandals

Fine China for Britain during a turgid time for its national museum......

Matt Miers Jones

Albion Review: Newcomers debut their talent.

NUTS host a new rookies only performance...

Poppy Bedford

What art trends look like they're on the rise in 2025?

Our predictions for the 2025 arts scene...

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Gaming

Adam Lovegrove

Discussing Seasonal Game Updates

Genuinely sincere or a heartless cash-grab?...

Amy Mescus

Memory Card: Castle Crashers

The cutest combat game ever?...

3rd January 2025

Amelie Baker

Grand Theft Sexualisation?

Exploring the role of women in the Grand Theft Auto franchise......

2nd January 2025

Daniel Atkinson

Rocket League: What Went Wrong?

One of our writers discusses when Rocket League went downhill......

31st December 2024

Raven Orteza

The Courier's Favourite Games of 2024!

A roundup of the Courier's favourite games of the year......

30th December 2024

Dylan Seymour

Silent Hill 2 Remake: When to Ignore Backlash

Content Warning: Reference to sexual and physical violence, suicide, bigotry and body image issues. ...

28th December 2024

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Sport Features

Sasha Cowie

From Stables to Gold Medals: Team GB’s Paris Equestrian Win

It's time to shine light on one of Team GB's dominating groups during the Paris Olympics: Equestrian...

Emily Martin-Taylor

MotoGP’s Logo Branding: The Fine Line Between Modern and Ugly

MotoGP have recently revealed its new logo. Did it work or is it just another modernised fail?...

Amy Marsh

Blood Sweat and Tears: How your period impacts sport performance

One of our writers discusses the impacts of periods on sport performances....

5th January 2025

Emily Martin-Taylor

Cadillac to Join Formula 1 Grid in 2026: What It Means for the Future of the Sport

As a new era of Formula One leaks onto the horizon, another legendary car brand has started it's jou...

4th January 2025

Jess Mooney

The Christmas Football Tradition: From Festive Matches to a Packed Premier League Calendar

With the Premier League set to play over the Christmas period, people are reflecting on the history ...

24th December 2024

Marcus Williamson

Victory for England in Christchurch Test

England have won the first test of their away series against New Zealand by eight wickets. ...

23rd December 2024

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