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The Thompsons on St Ann's Allotments, singing and summer 2026
Mon 31 Aug 2026Our latest chat with Nottingham's most opinionated grocers.
Ten things Splendour Festival brought to Nottingham
Wed 22 Jul 2026This weekend Nottingham waved goodbye to eighteen years of its biggest festival, Splendour. This late-July homegrown occasion welcomed over 25,000 guests into the grounds of Wollaton Hall & Deer Park each year. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights and what it’s provided to Nottingham in the long run...
When We Were B Boys: how breakdancing took over 1980s Nottingham
Mon 06 Jul 2026This 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.
The story behind forward thinking Notts menswear brand Sauce & Brown
Thu 25 Jun 2026Fashion editor Addie Kenogbon-Harley catches up with Anthony Wallis, co-owner of Nottinghamshire independent menswear brand Sauce & Brown, to find out how their Annesley Woodhouse shop and ‘one of one hundred’ ethos is helping men break the mould without breaking the bank.
Night Creatures Podcast #8: The Soul Buggin' crew on life as promoters, the vibrant Nottingham scene and things that wind 'em up
Mon 15 Jun 2026Night Creatures is a LeftLion podcast, shining a light on the promoters of Nottingham. Your host and interviewer is Beane, co-founder of Nottingham’s beloved Soul Buggin’ night and he brings with him two decades of experience of putting on great parties in the city...
Free entry to Rock City and Nottingham painted red: Here's what's on this week 8-14 June
Sun 07 Jun 2026Live music, free exhibitions and artistic workshops, here's what's happening in Nottingham this week.
A one way ticket to nostalgia: visiting Alfreton's 80s Video Shop
Fri 20 Mar 2026Right on the border between Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire sits the 80s Video Shop – a one-way ticket to the age of neon, fuelled by original Big Box Rental VHS Tapes. Owners Chris Annable and Rob Lane talk to us about the story behind this tucked away portal to another time…
Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet launches yoga sessions alongside their immersive Nottingham summer exhibition
Thu 05 Mar 2026Fancy doing some stretches to a backdrop of Van Gogh's Starry Night? Or perfecting your balance while staring at Monet's The Beach at Sainte-Adresse? Nottingham art lovers have the opportunity take part in a unique series of yoga sessions this summer set amid some of the world’s most mesmerising masterpieces.
From painting, to our Panthers and gigs in between: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham, 2 - 8 March
Sun 01 Mar 2026We're welcoming march in true Notts fashion: a week filled with live music, creative meet-ups, and a celebration of positive change...
Stirring things up: meeting the voices behind local chronic illness and business podcast 3Spoonies
Fri 13 Feb 2026Running a successful podcast is quite the task in itself, but what happens when you pair it with chronic illness, fluctuating energy levels, and times when you feel like your body is fighting against you? Emily Davies sat down to talk to the minds behind 3Spoonies, a Nottinghamshire-based podcast hosted by Karen Duncan, Claire Napper, and Jo O’Neil, about everything from balancing their work and home lives to how we can make entrepreneurship more inclusive.
Comedy Review: Vittorio Angelone's 'You Can't Say Nothing Any More' at the Nottingham Arts Theatre
Thu 12 Feb 2026Vittorio Angelone is back in town again with his new show at the Nottingham Art's Theatre. The show is titled You Can't Say Nothing Any More. However, our Leftlion critic had plenty to say about that...
Live music, light shows, and classic cinema: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 2 - 8 February
Sun 01 Feb 2026From legendary artists and independent musicians, to cinema and light installations, this week brings a wide assortment of events to the Notts creative scene. Here are our picks of this week...
“It’s time to restate the case for the nature-first approach to Broad Marsh” - Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust urge local people to have their say on Homes England consultation
Thu 18 Dec 2025As Homes England moves the Broad Marsh development forward, public consultation continues. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s Erin McDaid argues that whilst the UK Government continues to push the false narrative that nature is a blocker of growth, Nottingham’s Green Heart shows that nature can unlock a once in a generation transformation of our city.
Carol singing, Christmas markets, doom-tinged gigs and the return of Divorce: here's what's on this week in Notts 8 - 14 December 2025
Sun 07 Dec 2025Can we officially say it's time to get festive this week in Notts? From carol-singing and Christmas markets to doom-tinged gigs and the return of Divorce - here's our top picks of what's on...
Monet and Van Gogh to appear at Nottingham Arena next summer in new immersive experiences
Mon 24 Nov 2025Two immersive experiences which bring the work of iconic artists to life in mesmerising, immersive and moving fashion are set to enchant Nottingham art lovers next summer...
Everyone’s a star: Five Seconds of Summer bring nostalgia and new sounds to The Palais Nottingham
Fri 21 Nov 2025We take a trip to The Palais - and down memory lane - for a very special album listening event with Aussie pop-rock four-piece Five Seconds of Summer...
Competition: Win a Sauna and Plunge experience for up to 8 People at Saunahood in the National Watersports Centre
Mon 10 Nov 2025Saunahood offers wood-fired sauna and contrast therapy from a quiet corner in the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham's Holme Pierrepont Country Park. You can win a Sauna and Plunge experience for up to 8 People to be taken sometime between January and March next year by entering our totally free competition below…
A chat with Professor Elemental about lovely things ahead of his gig at The Chapel
Tue 23 Sept 2025Ahead of his gig this week at The Chapel, we caught up with chap-hop maestro Professor Elemental to chat about Bob Ross, his latest album, and injecting loveliness into the world...
A tale of five cities: five things that make Nottingham culture unique
Tue 16 Sept 2025It’s September, the start of the academic year – and with an increased number of student eyes on this magazine, we thought we’d highlight five qualities that make Nottingham culture special: literature, rebels, sport, innovation, and caves. Whether you’re new to Notts or a long-established resident, we hope that these historical tid-bits remind you why it’s great.
We chat to Death Of The High Street about life, music and taking things just seriously enough
Sun 07 Sept 2025Death Of The High Street are a force to be reckoned with: a hard grafting, guitar-based rock band with bags of energy, a distinct social conscience, and a desire to spread their message far and wide. We caught up with founding members Scott Baxter and Ash Simpson to talk about hard work, music with a message, and why they chose Nottingham for their album launch show…