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From the kitchen: With Dylan Dowling, head chef and co-owner at Pici

Tue 27 Oct 2026

We head to cosy pasta and small plates joint Pici for a chat with Dylan...

Gig review: Fat Dog at Rough Trade Nottingham

Thu 15 Oct 2026

Fat Dog are no strangers to Nottingham's bigger venues. But how would their trade mark chaotic energy translate to the more intimate setting of Rough Trade's upstairs room? While the moshing was more restricted, we discovered endless dancing, plenty of energy and a room full of people who had come for the same reason: to feel alive through the power of music...

Theatre Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time

Wed 14 Oct 2026

An autistic teenage girl investigates a murder...

Imara Charity Art Sale raises money for survivors of childhood sexual and domestic abuse

Wed 07 Oct 2026

Ahead of the Imara Charity Art Sale, which previews this Saturday at Broadway Gallery, Isabel Scott spoke to Imara Fundraiser Kirsty K to find out more about the important work of the charity and why you should spruce up your walls with some of the art they have on offer.

Common Ground: Alan Lodge's upcoming exhibition documents protests, parties and festivals over the last fifty years

Mon 21 Sept 2026

Opening this month at Bonington Gallery is Common Grounds: Counterculture & Confrontation since 1976, a retrospective of the work of Alan ‘Tash’ Lodge. One of the UK’s most prolific photographers of alternative lifestyles, Alan’s work gives a vivid first person insight into the new age traveller movement and the 90s free-party scene, raising questions about the right to gather, policing, surveillance and community.

How Much Does a Divorce Cost? Court Fees, Solicitors and Online Options

Mon 14 Sept 2026

If you’re trying to work out how much a divorce costs, there isn’t one figure that covers everything. You’ll usually need to budget for the court fee, any solicitor’s fees and, separately, the cost of sorting out finances or arrangements for children.

Theatre Review: Till the Stars Come Down at the Nottingham Playhouse

Fri 11 Sept 2026

A wedding might bring everybody together. Beth Steel is much more interested in what happens once they are all in the same room...

What is Trentbelly? Inside the first river-focused episode of local podcast NottsPod

Wed 09 Sept 2026

After one of his pupils caught a case of ‘Trentbelly’, the local nomenclature for illness caught from a polluted River Trent, secondary school teacher Tom Suchoruczka became curious about how the river got to the state it is now. This led Tom to team up with Notts historian and YouTuber Michael Krawec, and together they went down a research wormhole which culminated in Trentbelly – the first series of new podcast NottsPod. Here, by way of laying the groundwork for that, Michael talks us through the winding history of Nottingham’s modern day water system.

Forged in Mansfield: local playwright Beth Steel on her play Till the Stars Come Down and going international

Sat 29 Aug 2026

Born and brought up in Warsop, playwright Beth Steel has seen her work performed in London, Tokyo, Mexico, Iceland, Peru and more. What’s particularly brilliant about this is that they’re usually set in her hometown of Mansfield. She tells us more about her fifth play Till the Stars Come Down, which is coming home to Nottingham Playhouse one week from now …

The Route to Cappyness: Notts filmmaker Sharon Walia on her brand new documentary

Sat 22 Aug 2026

Nottingham filmmaker Sharon Walia’s work has covered a variety of topics – from guinea pigs to refugees. With her newest documentary, The Route to Cappyness, she looks at how the world’s largest rodent could be the key to positivity across the globe, from Brazil and Japan to the USA and Wheelgate Park. We spoke to Sharon about why the capybara is important, how she made the film, and her travels across the UK, USA, Brazil, and Japan.

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.

Nottingham's first citywide Citizens' Assembly creates bold plan for environment

Mon 03 Aug 2026

Nottingham’s aim to reach Carbon Neutrality by 2028 (CN28) sounds like a tall order, but a new manifesto from the Nottingham Environment & Climate Assembly (NCA) might just bring it closer by connecting the public, the City Council, and local businesses.

When We Were B Boys: how breakdancing took over 1980s Nottingham

Mon 06 Jul 2026

This year marks the tenth anniversary of a documentary about a less widely recognised part of Nottingham history. NG83: When We Were B Boys, follows a particular few years in the mid 80s when, through happenstance, Notts became the UK’s unofficial breakdancing capital. In advance of two events celebrating the anniversary of the film, two of its co-directors: Claude Knight and Luke Scott, reminisce on making it.

Interview: Author Ian C Douglas' new creative writing courses at Nottingham Trent University

Sun 28 Jun 2026

This summer, local author Ian C Douglas is teaching two new world-building courses as part of Nottingham Trent University's Creative Short Courses programme. He chats to LeftLion about making stuff up...

LeftLion at Download 2026

Sun 21 Jun 2026

LeftLion's Kieran Lister spills the tea on his first time experience at the legendary Download Festival, which last weekend - despite the crowds - once again turned Donington Park into a place of mass catharsis, self-expression and freedom...

Festival Review: Dot To Dot 2026

Sun 31 May 2026

One of the hottest weekends of the year – what could possibly make it better? I know – Dot to Dot Festival! Always one of the best days in the musical calendar, the sun was shining bright this May Bank Holiday for the annual, jam-packed day of venue-hopping, new music discovery and general good times with good friends. Immersing ourselves in the festival’s unrivalled party atmosphere, this is what we encountered at another incredible Dot to Dot in 2026…

A First-Time Traveller’s Guide to Handling Airport Transfers Smoothly

Thu 28 May 2026

Airport transfers can feel confusing if you’re on your first international trip, especially after a long flight. A busy arrivals hall, unfamiliar signs, different payment habits, and several transport options can make a simple journey feel harder than expected. A little preparation before landing helps you leave the airport with more confidence and reach your accommodation without unnecessary delays.

Here's why you cannot miss Dot To Dot Festival in 2026

Wed 20 May 2026

Dot to Dot is a very special sort of music festival. Held in Bristol and Nottingham over a single weekend, it brings together local scenes and underground darlings, the concrete and the extreme. This year’s lineup is especially strong, with its mix of sleazy electroclash, Irish alt-grunge, rough and tough punk, and Americana emo, all culminating in a once in a lifetime experience...

Comedy, music festivals and local talent: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham 18 -24 May

Mon 18 May 2026

This week in Notts! Enjoy local theatre performances and live comedy, or head to Dot to Dot music festival and dance the night away in various venues across Nottingham. Here's our top picks...

Soapbox races and heavy metal documentaries: Here's what's on this week 4-10 May

Sun 03 May 2026

This week in Notts! Enjoy Nottingham's first ever soapbox race, or relive Iron Maiden's career, brit pop and trip hop. Here's our top picks...

Classical Music Review: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra with Domingo Hindoyan at the Royal Concert Hall

Sat 25 Apr 2026

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is yet another orchestra proving you do not need to go down south to see world-class concert music. And now they're back with a new conductor. Can they still cut the musical mustard...

How ANTI All Genders Barber adds an extra dose of inclusivity to cutting hair in Nottingham