Book Banning in America
According to PEN America, across the 2024-2025 school year, 6,870 instances of book bans were recorded across the United States. Donald Trump instructed the US Department of Education to end their investigations into these bans, and the official Department of Education press release described the bans as “removing age-inappropriate materials”. Continue Reading
Stranger Things Season 5: What Will Happen?
Season 5 premieres its first 4 episodes in the UK on November 26th. People are starting to question what will happen. Will someone die? Who would that be? Many fans believe that all the cast will return as the website digitalspy.com claims that ‘The new episodes will see the gang fight together to Continue Reading
Superman – Film Review
4 out of 5 stars Superman starring David Corenswet is directed and written by James Gunn who has previously directed other superhero themed films including Suicide Squad and the Guardians of the Galaxy series of films. This film is the first time David Corenswet has played a Super hero having Continue Reading
Gridline Racing: Adrenaline Under Control
Tucked away in the heart of Lincoln, Gridline Racing has become a hotspot for adrenaline seekers, competitive spirits, and go-karting enthusiasts. Since opening its doors in 2006, it has grown from a modest track with big dreams into a buzzing, high-octane venue with loyal customers, a dedicated team, and plans Continue Reading
Not Quite North: A Dream Shop For Photographers
Tucked away on Guildhall Street in Lincoln, Not Quite North is more than just a camera shop — it’s a haven for analogue photography lovers, beginners, and curious creatives alike. Born from a desire to challenge what it means to be ‘northern’ and to build a community around film photography, Continue Reading
Lancaster – Flyover
This year marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day). In commemoration of this event, Boston High School in Lincolnshire was fortunate enough to secure a flyover of one of the only two remaining Lancaster Bombers, one of the most famous RAF heavy bomber planes of World Continue Reading
The Impact of War
War is a devastating event for everyone, whether it is returning soldiers or civilians. Everyone knows and mourns the physical impacts; collapsed buildings, malnourished people and lost lives. Yet there’s the psychological effect that not many seem to discuss: how did individuals cope post-war and what mental toll did the Continue Reading
WAAF: The Women of the War
Image: IWM (CH 14211) With the 80th anniversary of VE day just around the corner, a quick dive in BHS’s school archives brought up some old school magazines. One of which has an article about the departure of one of their staff members to join the WAAF. The article explains Continue Reading
Dad’s Army Returns
With the upcoming VE (Victory in Europe) Day 80th anniversary celebrations across the UK, the BBC is reviving the time old classic comedy series “Dads Army” on BBC one and iPlayer. However, the real Dad’s Army was more than the laughs and good times portrayed in the show. The Home Continue Reading
Counting the Casualties of WW2
It is agreed that millions of people died during World War II, however official statistics vary on an actual figure, we will look at how these accounts differ and why that should be. According to Britannica.com “35 million to 60 million” deaths during WWII whereas Lumen Learning explains that the Continue Reading