There's more content than you would believe. Hopefully this will make finding it a bit easier...
Celebrating Nottingham’s History of DIY Football Fanzines thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Fri 13 Oct 2023Two of Nottingham’s best loved football fanzines Brian and The Pie will be given a new lease of life thanks to a regeneration project by LeftLion, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund…
We Chat to Legendary Broadcaster Clive Tyldesley About Meeting Brian Clough and Studying at Uni of Nottingham
Sun 17 Sept 2023World Cup ties; Champions League finals; England internationals: If you’ve watched a major game of football over the past five decades, you’ve likely heard the iconic voice of Clive Tyldesley commentating on said game. We had a chat with the legendary broadcaster about working in his beloved sport, meeting Brian Clough, and studying Industrial Economics at the University of Nottingham…
Left Stag: August 2023
Thu 10 Aug 2023We've recently bought back our monthly Forest and County columns after a few years in the wilderness. But it's about time we covered the other football team in Notts too, right? We are delighted to launch our new monthly Mansfield Town FC column penned by lifelong stags fan Josh Osoro Pickering...
World Karate Champion Aidan Trimble Runs 'The Dojo' in Beeston - We Hear All About His Fascinating Life
Wed 22 Mar 2023The first European to win a World Karate Title in Japan and listed in the top ten greatest fighters in Great Britain, Aidan Trimble has managed to navigate the path between a successful competition career and remaining true to the traditions of karate, all while becoming one of the best instructors in the UK. Aidan is head of the Federation of Shotokan Karate, and owns and runs ‘The Dojo’, a karate school in Beeston. We hear all about his phenomenal life…
Splendour at Home: Dig Deep in Aid of Framework
Fri 17 Jul 2020This Saturday, when we should have all been moseying down to Wollaton Park for a day of dancing and drinking, the tireless team behind Splendour will be hosting a one-off digital festival, aiming to bring the essence of the festival directly to our homes, while asking us to dig deep for local charity Framework….
Author Rich Fisher Reflects on His Involvement with the Brian Clough Statue Fundraiser
Fri 05 Jun 2020As we celebrate the genius of Cloughie through LeftLion’s #CloughChallenge campaign, Rich Fisher explains how Nottingham’s Brian Clough statue came to exist…
The Thompson Brothers on Brian Clough and Their Favourite Pub in Town
Mon 01 Jun 2020Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...
Notts Rebels: Brian Clough
Wed 27 May 2020In celebration of the Nottingham Castle Trust’s #VoicesofToday campaign, our Notts Rebels series continues with a man who needs no introduction: Brian Clough ...
Get involved in the #CloughChallenge
Tue 12 May 2020It's time to show your love on social media for Brian Clough, one of Nottingham's best-loved rebels. May 2020 marks the anniversary of his two greatest achievements. Please join us in celebrating his life by taking part in the #CloughChallenge...
Nottingham DJs Invited to Join Global Charity Stream in Aid of Covid-19
Fri 08 May 2020Local selectors can play their part in dance music history this weekend by playing a set for what aims to be the world’s largest-ever simultaneous live stream DJ event in aid of the Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (LNADJ) Covid-19 Emergency Appeal.
Nottingham Bike Aid Delivers Free Bikes to City's Key Workers
Wed 22 Apr 2020A number of organisations in Nottingham are coming together to help local key workers and volunteers in their hour of need...
Christmas Without Abuse and Violence: A Campaign for Midland Women’s Aid
Fri 07 Dec 2018Midland Women’s Aid are running a campaign to raise funds for Christmas presents that'll go to 26 children escaping domestic abuse…
Midlands Women's Aid Need Your Help
Fri 17 Nov 2017Crimbo is close, which means it’s time to get giving, and if you’re looking for a worthy cause in need of pennies we’ve got it covered. Midlands Women’s Aid, a refuge service in Notts, is looking to raise £840 to buy presents for forty children (budgeting £20 per child) and they need our help. They’ve only got till Sunday 10 December to hit their target…
Art Works: Rikki Marr
Wed 25 Sept 2013"It has a mix of sarcasm, silliness and seriousness. I think people recognise that as an element of the Nottingham identity"
The Day I Met Brian Clough
Sat 25 Feb 2012Marcus Alton - we wouldn't say he's the most dedicated fan in the world. But he's in the top one.
Interview: Mark Crossley
Fri 12 Aug 2011Mark Crossley - known as ‘Norm’ during his thirteen years as Forest’s goalkeeper, due to a resemblance to Norman Whiteside - started his career being hated by his own supporters. Then he nearly became the hero of the 1991 FA Cup final and a club legend. Nowadays he’s a player-coach at Chesterfield, an after-dinner speaker, and - as of this month - his own publisher...
Interview: Duncan Hamilton
Sun 25 Nov 2007The winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2007 talks to the 'Lion about his experiences with Brian Clough...
The Clough Statue...
Wed 19 Apr 2006Less than a year after its launch, a bid to raise money for a statue of Brian Clough is progressing at a rapid pace...
Goodbye Young Man - Brian Clough 1935-2004
Tue 21 Sept 2004Thanks to Cloughie, everyone knew about Nottingham. Not only were we winning almost everything in sight, but we were doing it in style...