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A walk in the park: how the King George V Memorial Fund helped preserve our green spaces

We’re lucky to have lots of local parks in Nottingham – but they don’t just establish or maintain themselves. As the lungs, playgrounds, and life-givers of our city, they’ve seen a whole range of uses over time, from wartime food growing through to cricket grounds, football pitches, and skate parks. Celebrating the enduring legacy of King George V’s memorial fund, genealogist and local historian Russell Davies of Leaves of History digs deep into the origins of the parks it bestowed, and their shifting purposes and stewardship.

Theatre Interview: Sam Harry Macgregor actor and writer from Hold The Line at Nottingham Arts Theatre

Hold the Line is a new play coming to the Nottingham Arts Theatre that lifts the lid on life and work at the NHS 111 telephone service. Rising star Sam Harry Macgregor, who wrote and stars in the play, talks to Leftlion about the journey...  

LeftLion's Latest Listens #39: Notts music we're currently spinning

In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2026, our music team reviews new releases from ALT BLK ERA, Book of Churches, The Red Line, People Laughing and Pict...

The Red Line, Mist Rolling Inn

Shahana Rajani: Lines That World a River لکیروں سے دریا تھامنا

Winter Tree Identification Walk

Wednesday Walkthrough: Bint Mbareh

Boutique chic: a look inside Flying Horse Walk's high fashion outlet Gigi Bottega

Nestled in the heart of the city centre at Flying Horse Walk, Gigi Bottega has quietly clothed a range of stars and fashion-savvy style lovers for ten years. As thousands of shoppers gear up to hit the city and get their hands on Christmas treasures, we talk to owners Gabriella Trivigno and her mum Debra Trivigno about how this hidden boutique is flying the flag for independent luxury fashion in Notts.

Wednesday Walkthrough With Ntu Ba Fine Art Students

Winter Tree Identification Walk

Wednesday Walkthrough: Victor Kattan

Ghost Story Walks In Sherwood Forest

Ghost Story Walks In Sherwood Forest

Fright Nights: Dead Man Walking

Curator’s Walkthrough

Walk With an Expert: Beeston Trees 2

LeftLion's Latest Listens #33: Notts music we're currently spinning

In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from Bored Marsh, George Gadd + The Aftermath, Molly Godber and The Red Line...

Wednesday Walkthrough With Annie Jael Kwan

Welcome Walkthrough: Dr Anna Ball and Manjit Sahota

Listening Walk With Dr Andrew Brown

Walk With an Expert: Beeston: Street Art Central

Lost & Found Listening Walk With Dr Helen Foster

Walk With an Expert: Urban Design - New Developments In Beeston

Walkthrough With Ambivalent Archives, Crassh, University Of Cambridge