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Overheard in Notts: November 2026

Wed 25 Nov 2026

Is Coventry in England or is England in Coventry?

Left Stag: Mansfield Town take on Notts County

Wed 11 Nov 2026

Our resident Mansfield Town FC columnist Josh Osoro Pickering gives us a run down of what's been happening for the Stags this month as they take on Notts County FC...

We talk to GIRLBAND! on the cusp of their debut album launch

Mon 09 Nov 2026

GIRLBAND! are a quintessentially Nottingham story: first seen on stage at Dot To Dot Festival; touring the world tirelessly, but always returning to their beloved home city; and choosing Fisher Gate Point to record their debut album. We caught up with the girls (singer Georgie, drummer Jada and bassist Kay) as they took a brief breather from their hectic tour life and prepared for the release of their debut album into the world…

How the Secret Tart Club is bringing professional women together in Notts

Mon 09 Nov 2026

When we first heard of a mysterious Secret Tart Club bringing women together across Nottingham, we didn’t know what to expect. Lucy Campion attended the club’s summer soirée and spoke to founder Sabrina.

LeftLion's Latest Listens #55: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 06 Nov 2026

Welcome to edition 55 of LeftLion's Latest Listens! This week, our music team reviews new releases from Panchiko, Keane Baldwin, Cathedra and Emily Ashberry...

Midnight sun: a new exhibition of the late and loved Notts artist Sarah Cunningham's work

Wed 04 Nov 2026

Nottingham Contemporary celebrates the work of late Nottingham artist Sarah Cunningham with Midnight Sun, the largest presentation of her work to date. Senior Curator Katie Simpson and Senior Marketing Manager Catherine Masters tell us about bringing Sarah’s work home, remembering the artist behind it, and creating an exhibition that feels like stepping inside one of her paintings.

In bloom: Notts ambient rockers Eyre Llew talk their new second album and their show at The Nest

Tue 03 Nov 2026

Notts ambient rockers Eyre Llew became local heroes in Notts in the late 2010s, and went on to tour their immersive sound across continents. Now, they’re back with their second album: Bloom, and a show this month at The Nest, which is set to be truly spectacular…

Soft launch social: the Notts speed dating event for friendships

Mon 02 Nov 2026

Making friends as an adult is hard – despite loneliness being a common issue, it is rarely talked about openly. Enter Soft Launch Social: a speed dating event for friendships that was set up earlier this year and takes place at Bustler Food Hall in Sneinton Market Avenues. We spoke to founder Meigan to hear about the curation of the event, how the event unfolds, and the impact it’s already having on the community in Nottingham.

In the club: Club Jok are bringing global cultures to big screens in Notts

Thu 29 Oct 2026

Club Jok is a Nottingham-based film curation team that is bringing cultures from around the world to the big screen through films both new and old. We speak to film enthusiast and Club Jok’s lead programmer Samuel Leary, to hear more…

Out of Time: How Divine came to Notts

Wed 28 Oct 2026

Over the years, Divine has become one of the most instantly recognisable drag performers thanks to her iconic performances in John Waters’s camp classics, Pink Flamingos and Hairspray. She also had a pop career that took her on UK tours, including two performances in Nottingham.

LeftLion's Latest Listens #54: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 23 Oct 2026

In this 54th edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from ROB GREEN, Revenge of Calculon, Pillow Fort, Lucas Walters and A-Tota-So

Nottsword answers #201 November 2026

Tue 20 Oct 2026

This month's crossword was themed around some of the people we have intervie4wed in LeftLion over 200 issues. Did you get the answers right?

Pedal to the Metal: envisioning how Notts could be transformed via sustainable transport

Fri 16 Oct 2026

What could Nottingham look like if people, not cars, came first? This is a question posed by cycling groups throughout the city, including Critical Mass, Pedals and Ridewise, who demonstrate that cycling isn’t just a healthy, green and economical way to get about, but activism on wheels. Speaking to riders, campaigners and charity workers along the way, Finnuala Brett uncovers a city-wide movement bigger than any single ride.

We chat to Ibibio Sound Machine's Eno Williams ahead of the band's Rescue Rooms show

Sun 11 Oct 2026

Ibibio Sound Machine are a leading act within African and Electronic music. They have had multiple appearances on Later... with Jools Holland and countless plays across the BBC. They bring a showstopping performance to every stage they grace and have echoed the walls of Wembley Stadium. LeftLion sat down with frontwoman Eno Williams to discuss their latest release, Chopping Mountain, and their ongoing tour, reflecting on making music now compared to their 2014 debut, as well as that moment Coldplay asked the band to open for them in the UK’s biggest stadium...

Art Works: Natalie Coe on her new Notts Broad Marsh mural

Fri 09 Oct 2026

For this month’s Art Works, Natalie Coe (aka Talia) tells us about her new public mural which features as part of the Broad Marsh redevelopment, in collaboration with Art Fest…

Small talk: catching up with renowned Notts street artist Kid30

Sat 03 Oct 2026

Kid30 (aka Small Kid) has been creating art in Notts for the best part of three decades, including the cover of our 200th issue. We had a chat with him about his history, his exhibitions, the Notts graffiti scene and why he’s been bulk-buying old condom machines...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #53: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 02 Oct 2026

In the 53rd edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews releases from Otala, Matt Blaney, Wayne Banks and Make Strangers...

Comedy Interview: Ben Macpherson from Nottingham Comedy Festival

Wed 30 Sep 2026

Ben is a familiar face on the Nottingham comedy circuit, including Club Wormhole and Apple of Discord. And in November he's one of the acts at the Nottingham Comedy Festival. He shares some of his comedy secrets with Left Lion...

Overheard in Notts: September 2026

Tue 29 Sep 2026

Nicotine and the Babadook feature in this month's Overheard in Notts.

How the Notts Community Choir is connecting local people through music

Thu 24 Sep 2026

Have you got the X Factor? Or maybe you just enjoy that gratifying feeling of achieving perfect harmony with fellow vocal enthusiasts? The Notts Community Choir, based in Queen’s Walk Community Centre, might be for you. Penny Harrison shares her own, and others' experiences since joining while founder and director, Josh Elliott, shares the choir’s journey…

40 years of Notts County FC's Lifeline scheme

Tue 22 Sep 2026

Notts County FC’s Lifeline scheme is an independent volunteer-run lottery and fundraising scheme, launched forty years ago this month, to support the football club through financial difficulties. Members pay £2 per week and are entered into a range of lottery draws and receive access to events, stadium tours, a training session, hospitality offers and more…

Hidden Notts: six lesser spotted alleways worth visiting in Nottingham

Sat 19 Sep 2026

If you’ve lived in Nottingham a while you’ll probably have at some point found yourself off the beaten path, trying out a shortcut or exploring an alleyway only to discover a cool shop, cafe or bar. Amongst more familiar streets – should you be curious enough – there are some excellent hidden treasures, each with their own historical tales and modern day offerings to enjoy…

LeftLion's Latest Listens #52: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 18 Sep 2026

For the 52nd edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from Mondo, Hunch Power, Eyre Llew and Blu Syrup...

Out of time: anti-vaxxers in Victorian Notts

Tue 15 Sep 2026

When we think of the anti-vaccination movement, we tend to think of COVID and anti-lockdown protests. However, the anti-vax movement is surprisingly far older than typically expected – and one that the East Midlands played a significant part in. In the Victorian era, thousands demonstrated against the new compulsory smallpox vaccinations, leading to fines and arrests…

Stage Interview: Dan Lewis on Tommy Cooper – Have I Got Time For More?

Mon 14 Sep 2026

A new show celebrating comedy giant Tommy Cooper visits Nottingham this November. Director, actor and producer, Dan Lewis, sits down with Left Lion to share the importance of being Tommy. Just like that...

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