A notorious nightclub, known as one of the "best worst night out", and with a history steeped in British politics, could be set to reopen. 

Klute Nightclub in Durham City, will reopen their doors this Friday (October 11), after a cryptic Instagram reel was posted saying "Klute never really left". 

The shock closure of the infamous club last spring was met with outcry from fans. Students started petitions to reopen the venue, and devastated punters left bouquets of 'in memoriam' flowers at Klute's door. 

But despite the apparent comeback, the long-term future of the nightclub still remains murky. 

Klute's management told student newspaper The Tab that the first night back will be "a testing of the waters" as the company feels they are "ready to give it another go".

Klute's parent company, Tokyo Industries, shut down the club after 40 years in operation with little explanation. 

Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson's former advisor, paid tribute to Klute where he once worked collecting money on the door. 

He posted on X, formerly Twitter: "Farewell Klute, the best nightclub outside Moscow, after working there dealing with SW1 felt like easy mode.

Mr Cumming's family owned the venue for decades. He added: "Few know my dad and uncles named it after watching the classic 70s film, watch it if you never have (Maybe The Startup Party should buy the building for our northern HQ...)."

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Klute was previously owned by Cummings's uncle but its ownership was taken over by Tokyo Industries in 2013. 

Becoming famous for its popular club night 'Sunday Night Klute' and signature 'quaddie' drink, the company behind the venture never confirmed the reasons for closure, or made a public statement.