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The Thompsons on David Bowie, Elton John and Their Favourite Notts Band

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

CBeebies Favourites and ‘Mr Nostalgia’ to Bring Fun For All The Family at Gloworm Festival

Gloworm, Nottinghamshire’s biggest family festival, has announced some exciting additions to the line up across the August weekend at its new Holme Pierrepont home. With more than 100 acts and activities in total, hands-on fun and new outdoor adventure activities, the 20,000 capacity festival delivers a huge amount all included in the ticket price...

The Best Places to Catch Festive Favourites and Classic Films in Nottingham This Christmas and New Year

From Die Hard to Home Alone, Notts cinemas have got you covered...

6 of Our Favourite Notts Performances of All Time

From The Last of Us to Without Sin, Nottingham actors are smashing it at every level and across every genre right now. But what are some of the best Notts performances of all time? We take our picks... 

From Nottingham International Film Festival to Fan Favourites Amber Run, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week

Film fans, music fans and fashion fans are all in for a treat...

A Favourite of Sir Elton John, We Hear About Nottingham Fashion Brand Daniel Hanson

Launched by the late Daniel Hanson and his wife Julie Hanson in 1989, Nottingham luxury dressing gown and fine garment design and manufacturer brand, Daniel Hanson, has garnered an elite following for over three decades. Its premium fabrics and exquisite designs have made it a household name in Hollywood, amongst royalty and around the world. We catch up with Associate Julian Hanson and his mother, Managing Director Julie Hanson, to find out more about this special family-run business…

Our Favourite Films of All Time

On the Street: We Hear from Nottingham's Residents About Their Love for Cycling and Favourite Biking Memories

Like any good local journalists worth their salt, we wanted to head out into the community and learn more about you lot. And with this month's theme being all things bicycle, this seemed like a good place to start. From those who cycle thousands of miles for charity to others who pop on the bike for a quick neighbourhood ride, Nottingham definitely has its fair share of cyclists. For some, the love of the sport stems from childhood, while for others it’s a recent venture. Yet they all have one thing in common - an undying devotion to cycling and all the places it can take them...

What Your Favourite Notts Spot Says About You

Here at LeftLion we don't like to be judgemental. We think of ourselves as open minded, free flowing types. That being said, here's a list of places in our great city, alongside an even longer list of stereotypes...

Best Crime Films: Our Favourite Movies About Sins On Screen

The Loft Movie Theatre on Their Favourite Screenings and Welcoming Film Fans Back to the Cinema

A decade after setting up an at-home cinema in their attic, Gavin and Lucy Morrow have become key figures in Nottingham’s screen scene - holding popular monthly showings of cult and classic releases at the Savoy. We catch up with the film fanatics behind The Loft Movie Theatre...

Best Musical Biopics: Our Favourite Films About Icons

The Best Boxing Films: Our Favourite Movies That Pack a Punch

Nottingham Rapper Diana Drill Chats EPs, Favourite Artists and Why She Wears the Mask

Notts rapper Diana Drill has been building up a reputation as one of the most exciting up-and-coming musical talents in the city. As she gets ready to drop her EP, we catch up with the masked artist to find out what she’s all about...

The Thompson Brothers on Their Favourite Restaurants and Nottingham Craft Beer Week

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

Illustrator Daniel Allen Takes on His Favourite Notts Pubs

Local illustrator Daniel Allen pays homage to five of his favourite Notts watering holes...

Food on Film: Our Favourite Food Scenes on the Big Screen

Historical Films: Our Favourite Movies About the Past

With our latest issue of the mag focusing on Nottingham Castle, an iconic landmark throughout the city's history, we thought we'd discuss our favourite films depicting the past... 

The Thompson Brothers on Nottingham Castle, Old Money and Their Favourite On-Screen Robin Hood

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

The Thompson Brothers on Rom-Coms, Love Songs and Their Favourite Vegetable

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

The Thompson Brothers on Brian Clough and Their Favourite Pub in Town

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

Our Favourite Moments from Light Hustle

Yesterday, over £5500 was raised by our friends at Circle of Light and Hockley Hustle with their mammoth 8-hour online music festival. If you missed it here's our guide to the highlights and how to watch them back...

Film Review: The Man Who Killed Hitler and then The Bigfoot

Robert D. Krzykowski's slightly surreal American drama delivers exactly what it says on the tin...

Film Review: The Favourite

Absolute power corrupts absolutely in Yorgos Lanthimos' satirical dark period drama...