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Bittersweet streets: a look at artist Julian Pinnick's new exhibition at Broadway Gallery

Anyone who has lived in Nottingham for years will have snapshots in their mind of characters, shops and moments lost to time, but one local artist has gone a step further, memorialising fleeting scenes of Nottingham’s past in paint. Ahead of an upcoming exhibition at Broadway Gallery, Liz Johnson talks to Julian Pinnick about his creative journey and why slow art can capture a changing urban landscape

Breaking Bread: charity FoodCycle talk promoting communal eating in Nottinghamshire

A keystone of human culture since the dawn of time, communal eating is underpinned by ideals of compassion, connection, and care for those in our community. FoodCycle, a nationwide charity with three branches in Nottinghamshire, provides just that and more. Frances Danylec went to one of their weekly dinners to see what was on the menu, and how the charity tackles food waste, poverty and loneliness.

Beeston Tales - Bittersweet and Brave

Alfie Brown talks broken down BMW's and banana bread

Comedian Alfie Brown's journey from Top Shop to top billing has met challenges along the way. Ahead of his forthcoming Open Hearted Human Enquiry tour, Alfie shares his insights into the lessons learned thus far... 

Less Bitter, More Glitter at the 2019 Louisey Rider Cup

This weekend saw the return of Nottingham Roller Derby's Louisey Rider Cup, an event that celebrates the life of fallen skater Louise Wright and raises money for the road safety charity Brake. The culmination of months of planning and hours of hard work; skaters, officials, fans and volunteers come together from all over the UK and beyond to participate in the biggest and brightest tournament in the roller derby calendar. We sent our Fabrice Gagos along to pap the action. 

Lainy Malkani on Her Book Sugar, Sugar: Bittersweet Tales of Indian Migrant Workers

Dan Wright talks to Lainy Malkani about her first book Sugar, Sugar, the transition from journalist to novelist and how her cat helped her to overcome the loneliness of being a writer. Malkani offers advice to aspiring writers and reveals which of the stories in the book is her personal favourite…

Ugly Bread Bakery

Ugly Bread Bakery

carlton street
the original Ugly Bread Bakery on Pelham Street opened in 2014. we recently relocated just a few metres down the road to a cosier location on Carlton Street.

THE FOOD

here we serve pizzas, filled focaccias, salads, cakes, cannelloni, coffee and fresh juices. there is also an olive counter where we sell a selection of deli items and freshly baked breads to take home!

THE SPACE

our new location is cosy and full of character.

with only a few tables to choose from, it is the perfect place to chill out and relax and watch the world go by with a coffee.