All-Saints Parish Church in Leamington Spa quietly cancelled a ‘rave’ event last month, following concerns and complaints from parishioners. The event, which was set to take place on 1 November, was advertised as a ‘Holly Bass’ function, with tickets priced at £10 per person. A similar event also took place...
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Christmas lovers up and down the country are set to be disappointed this year, as the companies providing chocolate and trees for the big day seem to be spreading less festive cheer than the public is used to. Families may find less room on their trees for decorations, with tree...
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This section – looking back at stories from The Boar’s archive – originally appeared in Volume 48, Issue III of The Boar, published on Monday 8 December, 2025. 1967: Snowed out of beer This edition marks a first for the Boarchive, as we travel far back to the late ‘60s...
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I was fortunate to interview The Boar’s previous Deputy News Editor, now qualifying journalist, Kara Evans. In this interview, we discuss the challenges of coming from a working-class background and what inspired her to start a new podcast, “Breaking the Class Ceiling”, her first episode released last Sunday (7 December)...
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The ‘performative male’ has become one of the most prominent internet trends of 2025, but it might not be as harmless as it seems. It’s time we truly worked out what makes a performative male tick. Firstly, let’s establish what exactly a ‘performative male’ is. The idea began in response...
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Earlier this Sunday, the 2025 F1 season concluded in the fabled Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi. 4-time World Champion Max Verstappen displayed a dominant performance throughout the weekend, achieving pole on Saturday and converting this into a P1 finish on Sunday to record his 8th victory of the season,...
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It’s deadline season, the weather is excruciatingly British, and you had one too many pints last night… there’s no better time to plan a holiday you will probably never go on. You need look no further than our closest neighbour – but this time, look a little further than Paris....
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Two South Warwickshire charities, talkdementia and Compassionate Kenilworth, have received the King’s Award for Voluntary Service – the highest honour a UK voluntary group can receive. The award recognises work supporting local communities and is announced annually every 14 November on the King’s birthday. The two charities will receive the...
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Step into the season of heightened emotions, with a select series of films chosen by the Warwick Arts Centre in their latest program titled Big Screen Bigger Emotions. The viewing of Pedro Almóvar’s Volver was set up with an introduction by the host of the film podcast Eavesdropping at the...
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“I lived in London for a few years and came back to my hometown of Birmingham and realised there wasn’t anywhere for me to train or play.” – this was Shireenah Ingram’s motivation for establishing the Red Lens Actors G.Y.M. back in 2021. Red Lens offers group and 1 to...
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The cold open, one of television’s most effective tactics at drawing an audience in, provoking a sense of curiosity that keeps the viewer hooked for the next 25 minutes. Heavily utilised in situation comedies, cold opens are also fundamental in establishing character traits, running jokes, and plot points throughout the...
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In an age of budget travelling and backpacking across Europe, some may wonder; “Should I travel during winter?” Don’t worry, I have you covered. Travelling during winter can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you can benefit from the affordable prices of not just flights, but accommodation too....
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My selection of sports teams to support has never been optimal. When I was four and first decided to support a football team I was adamant it would not be Arsenal or Tottenham. Instead, I chose Everton: it was my godfather’s team, they finished seventh that season and they sounded...
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