The U.S. Elections, 2024

The recent U.S. 2024 presidential election has sparked speculation and questions about what this means for women worldwide.  The US election saw President-elect Donald Trump back in the white house ‘running the show’; this time, he will be in a position of more power. Trump has been outspoken over his Continue Reading

Snapchat enters its teenage years!

Snapchat recently celebrated its 13th birthday, the same age you must be to use this platform. Within Snapchat, many things appear to children for them to do, hence the popularity of Snapchat. There are features such as the camera, which has filters that are frequently used, stories, which can be Continue Reading

Social Media Doomscrolling: The Damage

Many people use social media daily, ranging from Facebook (the most prominent social media app) to Discord (one of the smallest). Still, all social media have their advantages and disadvantages. Some mental issues can also be raised throughout these media, with how people compare themselves to others being a primary Continue Reading

Breakdown of Cults

Our ever-evolving society has produced various ideologies, beliefs, and theories. Most derive from the attempt to answer insoluble questions. These questions usually concern life choices, lifestyle, and the existence of omnipotent figures (specifically, which one is ‘True’).    The word ‘cult’ is predominantly known to religious movements. However, in recent years, Continue Reading

Is the criminal justice system around the world becoming more corrupt by the day?

Various categories of crimes are met with corresponding punishments; however, it is widely recognised that the criminal justice system exhibits significant unfairness globally. This arises from multiple factors. In this article, I will examine the systemic flaws within the judicial system and courts that undermine public trust and create cycles Continue Reading

Boston Brilliance!

A grand, new festival is coming to the small town of Boston. Lights, colour, artwork and so much more!  8 iconic landmarks will be illuminated with breathtaking colour projections and light displays, to celebrate the town’s unique history and heritage. The festival is free for all, on Friday 14th and Continue Reading

SELCP – Council Partnerships

SELCP is a partnership between East Lindsay, South Holland and Boston councils. Though it is wonderful that they are bringing these communities together, what does this mean for the future of Lincolnshire? SELCP’s aims are to improve their communities, for example in 2022 Boston was voted the “most unhappiest place Continue Reading

Boston’s Bigger Picture…?

The Arts Council England according to GOV.UK ‘champions, develops and invests in artistic and cultural experiences to enrich people’s lives.’ This year, our beloved town of Boston is benefitting but by how much and why? Arts Council England states that ‘for the next three years until 2026, we’ll invest:  £458.5 Continue Reading

Sutton-on-Sea Celebrates Light Waves Festival

Late afternoon on Saturday, 26th October, the Light Waves festival took over the high street of Sutton-on-Sea.  The event, which involved a Fire Garden, Lantern Parades and much more, saw crowds of around fifteen hundred people from across the country- drawn in like moths to the light (which rather fittingly Continue Reading

Michael Rosen EXCLUSIVE interview

The Young Journalist Academy was given the exclusive opportunity to interview Michael Rosen about his book ‘The Missing’ and find out about the creation of the book and the stories behind it. Michael was appearing in Newark as part of the 2024 Newark Book Festival. Our team of reporters headed Continue Reading