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Closing chapter: Jane Streeter looks back at thirty years of Lowdham shop The Bookcase

Sun 25 Oct 2026

After thirty years at the heart of Lowdham village, The Bookcase — an independent bookshop founded and owned by Jane Streeter – has now closed its doors. Selling an abundance of local and global books, the shop supported local schools in the community, and also welcomed a few famous authors over the years, along with founding the Lowdham Book Festival which happened for over twenty-six years. Jane told us about the journey of the bookshop, along with the highs and core memories, over three decades…

LeftLion's Latest Listens #54: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 23 Oct 2026

In this 54th edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from ROB GREEN, Revenge of Calculon, Pillow Fort, Lucas Walters and A-Tota-So

Beyond the senses: author Kerry Ward discusses her new publication This Book Will Make You Psychic

Mon 19 Oct 2026

The concept of having psychic powers beyond our physical senses is one we often associate with movies – a rare talent reserved for a special few – but can these abilities be learned? This Book Will Make You Psychic is a new guide by local author and professional tarot reader Kerry Ward, created for anyone interested in tapping into their psychic abilities. We sat down with Kerry to have a chat about mindfulness, intuition, coincidence, and what lies beyond our physical senses…

LeftLion's Latest Listens #53: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 02 Oct 2026

In the 53rd edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews releases from Otala, Matt Blaney, Wayne Banks and Make Strangers...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #52: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 18 Sep 2026

For the 52nd edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from Mondo, Hunch Power, Eyre Llew and Blu Syrup...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #51: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 04 Sep 2026

As autumn begins to take hold, with rain replacing the sun, the LeftLion music team are taking refuge in the best new local music. This week, the team reviews recent releases from Stone Black Witches, Amantes, People Laughing and Revenge of Calculon...

Nottingham Book Festival 2026 is coming to Broadway Cinema

Fri 21 Aug 2026

For the first time in ten years, Nottingham is celebrating all things books. The Nottingham Book Festival will call Broadway Cinema home this year. LeftLion turns the page and delves into the small print…

LeftLion's Latest Listens #50: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 14 Aug 2026

We have reached the 50th edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens! Thanks to all our writers who have contributed since our first edition in 2024, and a very big thank you to all the Notts artists who have made our lives better with their music. In this edition, our music team reviews new releases from Di$mal, Wayne Banks, Rainbow Frog Biscuits, Laura Williams and ronnietoldus...

Putting down roots: the story of the Windrush Generation and St Ann's Allotments explored in a new book

Mon 10 Aug 2026

Colin Haynes’ book, Caribbean Pioneer Gardeners, tells the story of men whose love for gardening gave them much more than callaloo and oxheart tomatoes. It shares the true story of a group of Windrush residents who turned the neglected, overgrown Hungerhill Gardens, or St Ann's Allotments, as they would become known, into a Caribbean-inspired culinary and horticultural haven.

LeftLion's Latest Listens #49: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 31 Jul 2026

In this 49th edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from Richard Snow, Emily Ashberry, Pillow Fort and CATHEDRA...

Locating Lawrence: July 1926

Wed 29 Jul 2026

The hot weather is affecting Lawrence’s ability to write, but he has the energy for sword-dancing…

Jazz and archeological finds: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week: 27 July - 2 August

Sun 26 Jul 2026

This week in Notts is, like usual, another great one. If you fancy a mix of live music (either jazz or emo, up to you) Peggy's Skylight and Rescue Rooms both have gigs waiting in the wings. But if you've got young ones to entertain then Lakeside Arts has you covered. Here's what's happening...

Overheard in Notts: July 2026

Fri 24 Jul 2026

This month you've been talking about bacon vodka, chakras and thrash metal...

Big City Reads - Young Adult Book Reviews

Mon 20 Jul 2026

The Nottingham City of Literature free book giveaway campaign (29 June -12 August) features five compelling Young Adult titles, selected by young people, for young people…

Notts Pride, immersive theatre shows and great sporting events: here's what's on in Nottingham this week: events 20 July - 26 July

Sun 19 Jul 2026

This week in Notts is just as vibrant as the last. If you're still not ready to say goodbye to the summer festivals, Boho Festival might be your solution. Or maybe you're looking for a change of pace? Whether it's an immersive theatre show at People's Hall, sporting events to get your adrenaline pumping, live music and more, here's what Nottingham has to offer this week...

Splendour Festival's last hurrah, musicals, ballet and immersive art experiences: here's what's on in Notts this week: events 13 July - 19 July

Sun 12 Jul 2026

This week is one for the books, including Splendour Festival celebrating their final weekend, Beyond Monet & Beyond Van Gogh, a convention for hit sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf, and events for theatre, music and ballet fans alike.

LeftLion's Latest Listens #48: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 10 Jul 2026

This week, our music team reviews new releases from Ben McElroy, KID SPIRIT and E.R. Thorpe...

Punk, sustainability, physical theatre and opera on screen: here's what's on in Notts this week: events 6 - 12 July

Sun 05 Jul 2026

We've got quite the variety of events happening this week, from opera on screen and DIY punk gigs with Bad Milk Blood Robot to theatre infused with circus skills. Here's our top picks...

LeftLion Issue #197 July 2026

Fri 03 Jul 2026

Our July issue features Notts Pride 2026, NG83: When We Were B Boys, the drag queens of Nottingham, Sidedoor Social, the Future Sound of Nottingham 2026 winners, Write Queer, and loads more...

Overheard in Notts: June 2026

Mon 29 Jun 2026

Cheese sandwiches and Big Tall Dave From Bulwell feature in this month's Overheard in Notts

Nottingham Puppet Festival, music at the waterfront, film quiz, and history made fun: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 29 June - 5 July

Sun 28 Jun 2026

This week our list of things to look out for this week includes the Nottingham Puppet Festival, Waterfront music festival, a walk down memory lane with events for music, film, and the sewing history in prisons.

LeftLion's Latest Listens #47: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 26 Jun 2026

In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2026, our music team reviews new releases from Drinking With Lucy, EMiDORA, Saffron Gray and Isaac Neilson...

International movements, queer events, and classic film & music : Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 22 - 28 June

Sun 21 Jun 2026

The next week in Nottingham is jam-packed with events catering to all - including a play uplifting hidden voices in our community, two documentary screenings about critical movements, and a night of gothic drag bingo at Rough Trade. Here's our full list of things we'd recommend getting involved in.

Historian CJ DeBarra on their book Queer Nottingham 1991-2020

Thu 18 Jun 2026

Journalist, author, historian, and LeftLion history editor CJ De Barra takes us back to Nottingham’s resilient queer scene from the 90s all the way through to surviving 2020, in their second archival history book Queer Nottingham.

Book reviews: Nottingham City of Literature's Big City Reads giveaway 2026

Wed 17 Jun 2026

Big City Reads is a free book giveaway campaign run by Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature to encourage reading for pleasure among young people in Notts. Returning for its fourth year, they’ll be giving away 2250 books this summer. Here, members of Nottingham City of Literature’s Youth Selection Panel have reviewed some of their favourites from the shortlist.

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