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Interview: Stephen Bailey
Thu 17 Aug 2023Pioneering director Stephen Bailey chats with Ian C Douglas about his new interpretation of the Elephant Man...
Meet Stephen L. Holland, Owner of Nottingham's Page 45 Comic Book Shop
Sun 16 Apr 2023Meet Stephen L. Holland, the owner of Page 45 who’s changing perceptions about what comics can be…
We Explore Little Brunette Bakery, the Best Spot in Southwell for Fresh Pastries
Tue 21 Mar 2023We take a trip north east to check out the Little Brunette Bakery, a family-run business who overcame the odds to deliver life’s greatest delights - freshly-made pastries…
Colin Baker Chats Doctor Who, Nadine Dorries and Bringing Sherlock Holmes to Mansfield
Tue 18 Oct 2022Ahead of the Palace Theatre's showing of The Hound of the Baskervilles, LeftLion sit down with Sherlock Holmes himself, actor Colin Baker. We discuss the iconic detective, Doctor Who, Nadine Dorries in the jungle, how Davros got him wearing Crocs, and the status of Colin’s lucky underpants...
The Bakehouse Owner Craig Poynter Lifts the Lid on Hockley’s New Artisan Bakery
Mon 07 Feb 2022After gaining a loyal following for its award-winning food in Sherwood, The Bakehouse has now opened a second cafe in the heart of Hockley. We chat to owner Craig Poynter about what people can expect from the city’s brand new artisan bakery…
Bake Off and Pie's Baz the Baker Provides Flour for Lockdown Baking
Fri 01 Jan 2021Since lockdown, home baking has emerged as one of the nation’s favourite hobbies. But while demand for bread has gone up, flour has been tricky to get hold of...
Mapperley Bakery Betty Rose Bakes Has Been Thriving During Lockdown
Sat 22 Aug 2020A proper good slice of cake can always help put the world to rights, and Sam Rose of Betty Rose Bakes knows how to do just that, and more. Her sweet treats are made with beautiful local ingredients, as she has a keen focus on them being environmentally-friendly. We chat to her about the makings of her business and how she’s been keeping calm and baking on during lockdown…
Confetti Industry Week 2020: Stephen Graham, Jeanie Finlay and Julian Foddy
Mon 09 Mar 2020Confetti's Industry Week is now in its 14th year, giving students the chance to hear from experts in film and television. We checked out the highlights...
Small Food Bakery Source All Their Ingredients From Local Suppliers
Wed 27 Feb 2019Based inside Primary Studios, Small Food Bakery sells artisan produce to the Hoodtown masses. All ingredients that go into their loaves, pastries and treats are bought directly from local farmers, ensuring both small food chains and good community vibes. Our Alex Kuster had a word with chief baker and maker, Kimberley Bell…
Racism in Notts: Remembering Stephen Lawrence
Fri 20 Apr 2018Sunday 22 April marks the 25th anniversary of the death of Stephen Lawrence, an apt time to think about the current state of racism…
Stephen Barker: The Creative Quarter's New CEO
Tue 26 Dec 2017The Creative Quarter was set up by Nottingham City Council in 2012 to help create jobs and economic growth in the east of the city: the Lace Market, Hockley, BioCity and Sneinton Market all included. Now that former CEO Kathy McArdle has handed the reins over to Stephen Barker, we thought we’d hit him up to see what his plans are with the organisation...
SweetVibes Bakery is Bringing the Guilt-Free Goods
Sun 15 Oct 2017Sugar-free cakes? Surely that’s missing the point of the glory of sweet and indulgent baked goods? Not for Chamiah Goulbourne of SweetVibes, who’s not only created a range of sweets free from refined sugars, but has also managed to make them vegan and, most importantly, bleddy delicious.
The School of Artisan Food is Hogwarts for Bakers
Wed 13 Sept 2017Long-forgotten baking techniques are seeing a new lease of life thanks to The School of Artisan Food, based up in North Nottinghamshire. The School is a not-for-profit organisation that teaches anyone, from the enthusiastic foodie to the professional baker, the art of artisan food production. After it was shortlisted for awards by the Great Food Club and the Great British Food Magazine, we popped over to the Welbeck Estate, eager to learn more about the movement that’s taking the culinary world by storm...
Poetercize: The Poetry Game Show at Nottingham Poetry Festival
Sat 22 Apr 2017Stephen Thomas is a locally-based poet and rapper whose show Poetercize: The Poetry Game Show will be performed as part of the Nottingham Poetry Festival. We had a chat with him about his latest projects in preparation for this year’s festival...
Stephen Lowe on Altitude Sickness and DH Lawrence in Taos
Tue 10 May 2016"Lady Chatterley's Lover came out when I was thirteen and I've spent my whole life living with and thinking about him. I've written about him so much he's like family now"
Rough Trade Open Up In Nottingham
Wed 10 Dec 2014Stephen Godfroy, director and co-owner of Rough Trade, is credited with revitalising the company after joining a decade ago. Firstly he introduced the subscription-based ‘Album Club’ and then helped develop Rough Trade East, the company’s flagship store on trendier-than-thou Brick Lane. After setting up Rough Trade New York last October, the independent record store has opened its first UK store outside of London on Broad Street. He came to Nottingham for the store’s opening, so we nipped in for a chat…
Interview: Alan Davies
Fri 07 Nov 2014Some might know him from the telly as Stephen Fry’s sidekick on QI, some as the lovable magician-cum-detective Jonathan Creek, but Alan Davies is also a dab hand at stand-up and he’s rolling through town with his new show.....