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Creating Mythical Hybrid Creatures, Sophie Ryder's Exhibition Challenges Our Perspective On the Animal World
Tue 10 Jan 2023Mythical hybrid rabbits, hogs, dogs and humanoid figures are now presented in drawings, prints and sculptural forms in this new exhibition by British artist Sophie Ryder at Djanogly Gallery...
Notts Goes Green: Challenges and Opportunities For Heritage Buildings
Wed 09 Feb 2022Nottingham City Council's Carbon Neutral 2028 plan has spurred many local businesses toward going eco-friendly, but what does that mean for our heritage buildings such as those in the historic Lace Market? Becky Valentine, Co-Owner and sustainability lead at property management company Spenbeck takes a deep dive into the issues
Man vs. (Vegan) Food: George White Takes the Sneinton Vegan Market Challenge
Mon 23 Aug 2021Our George White tests his mettle at Sneinton Vegan Market, attempting an ill-advised challenge of smashing down six meals in an hour...
Face Your Fears: One Writer on How Overcoming Their Fears Has Become a Personal Challenge
Thu 17 Jun 2021Clowns. Public speaking. Tories. Everyone has a fear that can stop them in their tracks. And in extreme cases, fear can even severely limit what we’re able to do in life. But it doesn’t always have to be that way, as Amelia Flanagan explores...
University Challenged: 3 Nottingham Students on the Impact of COVID on Their Studies
Sun 11 Apr 2021Often overlooked during the past twelve months, and being excluded entirely from some of Boris Johnson’s key COVID briefings, university students all over the country have been left feeling anxious, frustrated and forgotten during the pandemic. We talk to three Nottingham students to find out how they’ve coped during the past year…
International Women's Day 2021: Women Who #ChooseToChallenge
Mon 08 Mar 2021In celebration of International Women's Day 2021, we've complied a list of articles showcasing times in which Nottingham Women have actively chosen to challenge the norm...
Help Raise Funds For Framework This November By Getting Active
Tue 27 Oct 2020There are prizes to be nabbed too...
Nottingham City Council Wants the City to Be Carbon-Neutral by 2028
Wed 29 Jul 2020Since 2005, Nottingham has reduced its carbon emissions by more than double the target goal first laid out by Nottingham City Council. But now there is a new target – to become the first carbon-neutral city in the UK by 2028. Ahead of the launch of their 28 day challenge, taking place on social media throughout August, we speak to Sally Longford, Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder Energy, Environment and Democratic Services about how they intend to make it happen…
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...
Fancy Taking Part in a Global Nature Challenge?
Fri 17 Apr 2020Nottingham is taking part for the first time in an annual event to document nature and needs your help...
Local Entrepreneur Victoria Prince Has Landed a Deal With Selfridges For Her Healthy Sweet Treats
Thu 19 Sept 2019Entrepreneur Victoria Prince announced her arrival on the food scene after successfully transforming her healthy hobby into a booming business venture...
Luisa’s Vegan Chocolates Produce Healthy, Ethical and Delicious Sweet Treats in Sneinton Market
Wed 07 Aug 2019The only chocolate maker in Nottingham, Luisa from Luisa’s Vegan Chocolates, produces award-winning chocolate at her outlet in Sneinton Market, using a traditional artisan process to transform directly-sourced cocoa beans from bean to bar.
Mindfully Micha: Eating Disorders
Sun 23 Jun 2019This month, Mindfully Micha talks to Hope Virgo, who runs the Dump the Scales campaign, using her lived experiences to influence change in the way we look at eating disorders...
Notes from a Mental Health Nurse: Eating Disorders
Wed 19 Jun 2019Each month, our anonymous mental nurse, who has over two decades on experience working in Nottingham, will deal with a specific mental health issue with practical, accessible advice. This month, it's eating disorders...
Art Review: Paint a Poppy Challenge and Open Day at The Society of All Artists in Newark
Thu 11 Apr 2019Newark holds the space used by the Society of All Artists, a cultural hub bringing creative people together to work, inspire and promote themselves both nationally and internationally. We headed down for their Open Day, to check out the society’s new group exhibition Paint a Poppy...
Artist and Curator Diana Ali on Her Role as Mentor on BBC's The Big Painting Challenge
Sat 09 Mar 2019This month sees The Big Painting Challenge back on our screens for a third series. We caught up with artist, curator and Nottingham resident Diana Ali to talk about her career and role as a mentor on the BBC One show…
Ottar at Contemporary: Award-Winning Chocolate with Healthy, Seasonal and Local Food
Sat 03 Nov 2018Ottar have finally found a home at Nottingham Contemporary and, of course, we had to sample the new grub...
Let's Make Some Mischief: Dennis, Gnasher and Horrid Henry to head this year’s Summer Reading Challenge
Fri 13 Jul 2018Listen up, hell-raisers: The Nottinghamshire County Council have set up another summer reading challenge to get some noses in books. Our man Ian C Douglas is here to give us the low-down.
Meet JemVenturez: The Mackerel-Eating YouTuber on Two Wheels
Wed 11 Jul 2018JemVenturez is a cyclist, YouTuber, and absolute joker from St. Ann’s. He might only have a thousand-odd subscribers, but he’s captured the hearts and tickled the funny bones of the LeftLion office through and through. His channel’s concept is simple: he hops on his bike, straps a camera to his bonce, and narrates the journey. We met up with him in GB Café down Sneinton Market to discover more about the man behind the GoPro…
5 Places to Grab a Healthy Breakfast in Nottingham
Wed 20 Jun 2018We all love indulging in a breakfast sweet enough to rot your teeth, but sometimes you might just want summat a little lighter and better for your body to fuel you for the day. From yer classic avocado on toast to refreshing juices and smoothie bowls, we've found the best places in Nottingham serving healthy breakfasts that'll put that kick in back in your skip...
Noshingham: The Healthy Eating Spesh
Fri 06 Oct 2017Nottingham’s food scene is pretty awesome. There’s tons of eateries to treat yourself to something naughty, but where do you go if you fancy something on the lighter side of life? Well, look no further, Notts. We’ve rounded up three of the best healthy fast food joints the city has to offer...
The Book Group Challenge: Pat Barker
Thu 28 Apr 2016Calling all book groups in Nottingham. Your City of Literature needs you
How To Represent Great Britain in a Triathlon World Championship and Be Wholly Healthy
Wed 24 Feb 2016Nottingham lady Cat Wynne tells all about her development as a sportswoman, and what she's doing to help get the rest of us up and going