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Stirring things up: meeting the voices behind local chronic illness and business podcast 3Spoonies

Running 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.

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A chat with Professor Elemental about lovely things ahead of his gig at The Chapel

Ahead 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

It’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

Death 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…

Brewery round table: Blue Monkey, Bang The Elephant and Liquid Light talk all things ale ahead of Nottingham Craft Beer Festival

Nottingham Craft Beer Festival takes over Sneinton Market Avenues on 20-21 June for three sessions of great beer, live music, street food and more. To celebrate the occasion we put some questions to three of Nottingham’s finest breweries who are all holding stalls at the event. Our interviewees are Ian Wesley of Blue Monkey, Thom Stone of Liquid Light, and Michael Shipman of Bang The Elephant…

Practically Perfect Pictures the Museum Of Marvellous Things

Practically Perfect Pictures the Museum Of Marvellous Things

Dementia Friendly Screening Of Dumbo

Film Review: Babygirl

We had high hopes for Halina Reijn’s Babygirl, the seductive and daring film about a married CEO who has an affair with an intern at her company and… drinks some milk?

Film Review: Small Things Like These

A delicate and moving portrayal of a specific trauma, the Irish Magdalen Laundries, but one that speaks to the universal conflict between what's right and what's easy.

Film Review: The Taste of Things

It might not be Oscar nominated but we're sold on this culinary romance...

We Learn More About Nottingham Hackspace - The Place to Go if You Want to Make Weird and Wonderful Things

Tucked away behind Sneinton Market in a Victorian factory building, Nottingham Hackspace is a place for makers, inventors, tinkerers, crafters, board game enthusiasts, robot designers and, well, anyone who fancies trying their hand at making weird and wonderful things. Set over two floors, the building is home to all manner of machinery and supplies that anyone can access for a monthly membership fee. We went along to speak to members Aaron, Steve and Douglas to chat about the organisation’s history and how people can get involved…

Film Review: Poor Things

Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos are raking in the awards for this one, but should they be? Yes.

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We Met up With Antonio Vendone to Talk All Things Suede’s 10th Birthday

With the pizzeria’s tenth birthday celebrations approaching, we met up with Antonio Vendone at Suede Bar to take a trip down memory lane and chat about all things pizza and Nottingham, with a touch of nostalgia…

Monstrous Flesh: The Fascinating Film Podcast Diving Into All Things Horror

More popular than ever, horror is big box office business. We love to watch it, we love to hate it, and, above all, we love to talk about it. That’s why there’s no better podcast to listen to right now than Monstrous Flesh - the fortnightly chat that breaks down monstresses on screen. Hosted by film buff Clelia McElroy and folklore expert Megan Kenny, it’s an accessible listen for die-hard horror fans and newbies alike - you simply watch the films and listen along. We catch up with the two co-hosts about how the podcast came into being, collaborating with the local horror community, and learning from your audience…

Starring in Snow White as the Dame, David Robbins Chats All Things Panto

David Robbins dons his frocks again to play the dame in this year’s Theatre Royal pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. But what’s a dame’s life like? David shares the highs and lows, alongside the secrets of his costume-making and wig-crafting skills, with us...   

How Wiff Waff Designs Became Nottingham's Go-To Spot for All Things Pets

Making bespoke collars, harnesses, bandanas, bow-ties, and dog coats, Wiff Waff are the perfect place for pampering your pups... 

6 Great Things to Check Out in Notts This Week: Halloween at Hickings, Nottingham Fireworks and More

Zombies? Fireworks? Bob Dylan? What's piquing your interest this week? 

5 Things to Do in Nottingham This Week: Police Story, Nottingham Panthers and More

Bob Marley, Burlesque and Coventry Blaze are all coming to the city this week...

5 Great Things To Do In Nottingham This Week: The Clothes They Stood Up In, Nottingham Green Festival and More

From a birthday bash to a protest, there's something for everyone in Notts this week...

5 of the Best Things to Check Out in Nottingham This Week: Sean Paul, Young Creative Showcase and More

From up-and-coming Notts artists to global sensations, we've got it all this week...

5 Great Things Happening in Nottingham This Week: Night Must Fall, No Man's Land and More

Books, music, theatre - whatever you're into, our city has you covered...

5 Fun Things to Do in Nottingham This Week: Cel Animation Workshop, Pots and Pints and More

Whether you want to learn a new skill, soak in some tunes, or be all sophisticated and check out some art - Nottingham is your oyster this week (provided you have Thursday evening free)...