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We Explore Little Brunette Bakery, the Best Spot in Southwell for Fresh Pastries
Tue 21 Mar 2023We take a trip north east to check out the Little Brunette Bakery, a family-run business who overcame the odds to deliver life’s greatest delights - freshly-made pastries…
Colin Baker Chats Doctor Who, Nadine Dorries and Bringing Sherlock Holmes to Mansfield
Tue 18 Oct 2022Ahead of the Palace Theatre's showing of The Hound of the Baskervilles, LeftLion sit down with Sherlock Holmes himself, actor Colin Baker. We discuss the iconic detective, Doctor Who, Nadine Dorries in the jungle, how Davros got him wearing Crocs, and the status of Colin’s lucky underpants...
The Bakehouse Owner Craig Poynter Lifts the Lid on Hockley’s New Artisan Bakery
Mon 07 Feb 2022After gaining a loyal following for its award-winning food in Sherwood, The Bakehouse has now opened a second cafe in the heart of Hockley. We chat to owner Craig Poynter about what people can expect from the city’s brand new artisan bakery…
Bake Off and Pie's Baz the Baker Provides Flour for Lockdown Baking
Fri 01 Jan 2021Since lockdown, home baking has emerged as one of the nation’s favourite hobbies. But while demand for bread has gone up, flour has been tricky to get hold of...
Mapperley Bakery Betty Rose Bakes Has Been Thriving During Lockdown
Sat 22 Aug 2020A proper good slice of cake can always help put the world to rights, and Sam Rose of Betty Rose Bakes knows how to do just that, and more. Her sweet treats are made with beautiful local ingredients, as she has a keen focus on them being environmentally-friendly. We chat to her about the makings of her business and how she’s been keeping calm and baking on during lockdown…
Small Food Bakery Source All Their Ingredients From Local Suppliers
Wed 27 Feb 2019Based inside Primary Studios, Small Food Bakery sells artisan produce to the Hoodtown masses. All ingredients that go into their loaves, pastries and treats are bought directly from local farmers, ensuring both small food chains and good community vibes. Our Alex Kuster had a word with chief baker and maker, Kimberley Bell…
#TheLionHunt: We've buried treasure somewhere in Notts...
Fri 29 Jun 2018Crack out yer compass for this swashbucklin' treasure hunt...
SweetVibes Bakery is Bringing the Guilt-Free Goods
Sun 15 Oct 2017Sugar-free cakes? Surely that’s missing the point of the glory of sweet and indulgent baked goods? Not for Chamiah Goulbourne of SweetVibes, who’s not only created a range of sweets free from refined sugars, but has also managed to make them vegan and, most importantly, bleddy delicious.
The School of Artisan Food is Hogwarts for Bakers
Wed 13 Sept 2017Long-forgotten baking techniques are seeing a new lease of life thanks to The School of Artisan Food, based up in North Nottinghamshire. The School is a not-for-profit organisation that teaches anyone, from the enthusiastic foodie to the professional baker, the art of artisan food production. After it was shortlisted for awards by the Great Food Club and the Great British Food Magazine, we popped over to the Welbeck Estate, eager to learn more about the movement that’s taking the culinary world by storm...
Art Review: Monuments Should Not Be Trusted at Nottingham Contemporary
Wed 17 Feb 2016We got down to the Lace Market to check out the latest exhibition at 'Tempreh. This one looks at Yugoslavia and the huge cultural and social changes that ensued after World War II
Joel Baker
Fri 18 Jul 2014"I'm a romantic, 100% and it’s a flaw in my human body. It gets me heartbroken, it gets me into trouble, it's not good"
Art Works: Sara Baker
Sat 02 Mar 2013"I like creating things in the image of nature but also use contrasting materials"
Interview: Will Jeffery
Thu 01 Feb 2007"I've always known the Fresh Prince words ever since I was a nipper. I just put them to a tune I was working on in a sound check for a laugh"
Ugly Bread Bakery
carlton street
the original Ugly Bread Bakery on Pelham Street opened in 2014. we recently relocated just a few metres down the road to a cosier location on Carlton Street.
THE FOOD
here we serve pizzas, filled focaccias, salads, cakes, cannelloni, coffee and fresh juices. there is also an olive counter where we sell a selection of deli items and freshly baked breads to take home!
THE SPACE
our new location is cosy and full of character.
with only a few tables to choose from, it is the perfect place to chill out and relax and watch the world go by with a coffee.