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Best London Restaurants and Pubs for England Matchdays

Thu 11 Jun 2026

Discover the best hidden London restaurants and pubs for England matchdays. From Soho favourites to Shoreditch sports bars...

10 Gems: Best Hidden Restaurants in London that Locals Swear by

Sat 14 Feb 2026

Discover the best hidden restaurants in London that locals swear by - ten under-the-radar spots serving bold flavours, from Israeli kitchens to cult pasta bars.

Local Picks: London’s Best Mediterranean Restaurants You’d Never Notice

Wed 10 Dec 2025

Many of the best hidden restaurants in London that locals swear by come from the Mediterranean dining scene, tucked into neighbourhoods like Soho, Shoreditch, Hackney Road and Primrose Hill. These spots attract loyal local followings through word-of-mouth, flavour-first menus, and warm hospitality...

LeftLion Interviews Podcast #12: Writer James Graham on Dear England, Sherwood, Broadway, London theatre and writing for stage and screen

Mon 25 Aug 2025

Our latest episode is a conversation with the Notts-born Showrunner of BBC TV's Sherwood, who is taking Notts to New York stages and returning home to celebrate the 160th Birthday of Nottingham's Theatre Royal...

We built this city: celebrating twenty years of I'm Not From London with head promoter Will Robinson

Fri 11 Jul 2025

Man about town, creature of the night, gig aficionado, and master of mayhem Will Robinson has been keeping Nottingham’s music scene alive and kicking for twenty years with promotion company I’m Not From London. As the fifteenth Waterfront Festival draws close on Saturday 2 August at the Canalhouse, anniversary celebrations in the works and a great roster of gigs coming up, we caught up with Will to hear some highlights from two decades of gigs.

Classical concert: London Philharmonic Orchestra with Andrey Boreyko

Thu 30 Jan 2025

A last minute substitution does nothing to dampen the success of the world famous orchestra in Nottingham...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #6: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 27 Sept 2024

After a week off, LeftLion's Latest Listens is back with our music team's picks of the latest and greatest sounds from all around Nottingham and the Midlands. This time, we feature new releases from Drew Thomas, London Grammar, The Days of Tomorrow, The Publics and flöat...

Pick Six: Will Robinson, gig promoter at Im Not From London

Fri 05 Jan 2024

Since we’re on the topic of DIY, we thought there would be no better person for our Pick Six than grassroots music aficionado Will Robinson of local record label and events promoter I’m Not From London...

Concert Review: The Sinfonia of London at the Royal Concert Hall

Mon 05 Dec 2022

Ian C Douglas reviews the London Sinfonia at the Royal Concert Hall…

Review: London Film Festival 2022

Tue 18 Oct 2022

Wanting to make sure it's not just those posh lot in the capital getting to see all the greatest new releases, we sent Jack Francis down south for two weeks of world premieres, incredible debuts and a surprising amount of cannibalism...

We Investigate How Nottingham Compares to Manchester and London as an LGBT+ City

Wed 12 Oct 2022

With large-scale queer scenes in cities like Manchester and London, it might be easy to overlook the LGBT+ community in Nottingham. But, according to Sam Harvey, our city is still an important place for young queer people. He tells us more about his experience and the need for safe spaces…

Gig Review: London Grammar at Motorpoint Arena

Wed 03 Nov 2021

After setting up at the University of Nottingham back in 2009, London Grammar returned to the city for their first arena gig...

Five of the Best Movies From BFI London Film Festival at Broadway

Mon 18 Oct 2021

The BFI London Film Festival came to Nottingham this month, as special screenings from the event were beamed onto screens at Broadway Cinema. We pick five of the LFF films you should keep your eye on...

Liam Bailey on His Career Highlights, Collaborating With Leon Michaels and Taking Long London Walks

Wed 08 Sept 2021

Released towards the end of 2020, Liam Bailey’s genre-crossing album Ekundayo has been reworked by prominent New York producer Leon Michaels, founder of Big Crown Records. The result? Ekundayo Inversions, a dub/soul/reggae crossover that showcases Bailey’s silky-smooth voice like never before...

Karoline Sofie Lee on the London Korean Film Festival

Mon 19 Nov 2018

We sat down for a chat with the lovely Karoline Sofie Lee, star of The Return, which is screening at Broadway Cinema on Saturday 24 November as part of the 2018 London Korean Film Festival...

Preview: London Korean Film Festival 2018 at Broadway Cinema

Mon 19 Nov 2018

The London Korean Film Festival is coming back to Nottingham with a pair of one-off screenings at Broadway Cinema...

Women in Music: London In Stereo Editor Jess Partridge Talks Gender Equality in the Industry

Wed 10 Oct 2018

From establishing her own music magazine to managing an international PRS Foundation initiative, Jess Partridge has forged a successful and multi-faceted career in the music industry, and is a firm believer in going your own way. This evening she will be part of the panel at DHP’s Women in Music event at Rescue Rooms, the second in a series of events in Nottingham aiming to unpick gender imbalance in the music industry...

Xylophone Man to be ‘Immortalised’ in Historic England exhibition?

Mon 30 Jul 2018

Nottingham legend Xylophone Man, aka Frank Robinson, may be about to be 'Immortalised' in a new exhibition down south by Historic England

Sara Poyzer is a Star on London's West End

Sat 26 May 2018

After four years touring the world with hit musical Mamma Mia!, Nottingham duck Sara Poyzer is now smashing it in London’s West End. She plays Donna Sheridan, a role made famous by Meryl Streep in the film, but Sara’s feet remain firmly on the ground, and her heart still belongs to Notts...

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