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The Kingston Queen: A profound coming-of-age novel with accompanying musical album

Mon 28 Sept 2026

A spare time lockdown project lay dormant in Melvin Grant’s drawer for three years before resurfacing as an emotional, inspiring coming-of-age novel, spanning themes of abuse, homophobia, racism, love and loss. And if that isn’t enough, The Kingston Queen even has an accompanying musical album, written entirely by Melvin.

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The Thompsons on Mansfield, The Death of Robin Hood, and vaccinations

Mon 28 Sept 2026

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on Mansfield, The Death of Robin Hood, and vaccinations 

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Life Behind Bars: With Jake Jenkinson, assistant manager at Effy

Mon 21 Sept 2026

For this month's instalment of Life Behind Bars we spoke to Jake Jenkinson: assistant manager of Effy, Heathcoat Street's cosy haven for coffee.

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Mansfield Town Film Festival 2026: in conversation with director Jay Martin

Mon 07 Sept 2026

Coming up later this month, Mansfield Town Film Festival provides a packed three day schedule of working-class voices, locally made films, live screenings, masterclasses, and Q&As. We spoke to festival director Jay Martin about representation, community and why Mansfield is putting the East Midlands firmly on the cinema map… 

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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 …

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We talk to a band who define runaway success: Westside Cowboy

Thu 27 Aug 2026

Manchester formed four-piece Westside Cowboy are one of the most exciting bands emerging on the current UK circuit. Within three years of forming during freshers week at university, they have toured with masterclass rock group Geese, secured the most viewed performance on the current series of 'Later… with Jools Holland', performed at  Glastonbury and filled venues of  thousands - all before their debut album was even released. Ahead of their Nottingham record store appearance, we sat down with Reuben (vocals / guitar) and Aoife (vocals / bass) to discuss the new album, their upcoming record store and headline tours, and meeting music legend Elton John...

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Theatre Review: The Mantrap at Theatre Royal

Thu 27 Aug 2026

Set on a wet and wild winter night, a desperate husband is searching for his missing wife and is confronted by a woman claiming to be her... 

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Life Behind Bars: With Gaz Peacham, Deputy Manager at The Embankment Pub

Thu 27 Aug 2026

For this month's edition of Life Behind Bars we take a jaunt down to Trent Bridge to speak to Gaz... 

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Gig review: Man/Woman/Chainsaw at Rough Trade

Thu 13 Aug 2026

It was a baking hot Tuesday in mid-August, the nation was awaiting an eclipse, and Man/Woman/Chainsaw were in the mood for dancing. Rough Trade Nottingham provided the venue...

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Theatre Review: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold at Theatre Royal

Thu 25 Jun 2026

A new play, based on a classic novel by British author John le Carré, is showing at Nottingham's Theatre Royal starring TV actor Ralf Little as a weary 1960s MI5 agent...

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Spilling the tea: Frances Russell on managing the White Rabbit Teahouse through adversity

Fri 12 Jun 2026

Serving tea, cake and scones, White Rabbit Teahouse is a quintessential British tearoom, providing a peaceful setting among the noise and crowds of the city centre. Behind the scenes, owner Frances Russell has weathered many storms to keep the business alive. Food co-editor Lucy Campion sat down with Frances to talk about the evolution of her teahouse, how the hospitality landscape has changed and what the future holds. 

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Under the microscope: who deserves to win NTU's Images of Research 2026?

Thu 11 Jun 2026

Each year, the talented researchers at Nottingham Trent University are asked to capture their work in a single striking image for the Images of Research competition. Here's a look at the top finalists and how you can vote for whose work you think should win...

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Life Behind Bars: with Isad ‘Happy’ Habibovic, General Manager at 400 Rabbits

Fri 22 May 2026

We visit 400 Rabbits to chat to Isad the General Manager about cocktails and Ed Sheeran.

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Truth or Legend: the case of the Notts Whomobile

Wed 29 Apr 2026

Matthew Blaney, our resident investigator of Notts weird history, delves into the story of Dr Who's car which was created in 1970s Notts...

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The Thompsons on vinyl, the Kardomah and King George parks

Tue 28 Apr 2026

Nottingham's most opinionated greengrocers on vinyl, a Notts coffee shop lost to time, and King George parks

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A walk in the park: how the King George V Memorial Fund helped preserve our green spaces

Wed 15 Apr 2026

We’re lucky to have lots of local parks in Nottingham – but they don’t just establish or maintain themselves. As the lungs, playgrounds, and life-givers of our city, they’ve seen a whole range of uses over time, from wartime food growing through to cricket grounds, football pitches, and skate parks. Celebrating the enduring legacy of King George V’s memorial fund, genealogist and local historian Russell Davies of Leaves of History digs deep into the origins of the parks it bestowed, and their shifting purposes and stewardship.

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Life Behind Bars with Tong Man, Proprietor at The Pillar Box Sherwood

Tue 24 Mar 2026

We dropped into Sherwood hotspot The Pillar Box to speak to proprietor Tong Man

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Gig review: Connexion Man at The Grove, with flöat and Andrew Tucker Leavis

Mon 23 Mar 2026

The Grove has hosted a steady run of single, EP and album launches over the past year and a half, and this time it was Connexion Man stepping up to mark the release of their debut record A Forest and a Town...

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Notts folk rockers Connexion Man talk songwriting and shared history

Thu 12 Mar 2026

Connexion Man are a relatively fresh name on the Nottingham circuit, but their roots in the city still run deep. Built on long standing friendships, shared history and a renewed love for their home’s music community, the group are reconnecting with the scene that first shaped them. Ahead of a debut record and gig at The Grove, the band talk about returning to Notts and their evolving sound. 

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