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Beyond the senses: author Kerry Ward discusses her new publication This Book Will Make You Psychic

Mon 19 Oct 2026

The concept of having psychic powers beyond our physical senses is one we often associate with movies – a rare talent reserved for a special few – but can these abilities be learned? This Book Will Make You Psychic is a new guide by local author and professional tarot reader Kerry Ward, created for anyone interested in tapping into their psychic abilities. We sat down with Kerry to have a chat about mindfulness, intuition, coincidence, and what lies beyond our physical senses…

Beyond the senses: author Kerry Ward discusses her new publication This Book Will Make You Psychic

Mon 19 Oct 2026

Pedal to the Metal: envisioning how Notts could be transformed via sustainable transport

Fri 16 Oct 2026

What could Nottingham look like if people, not cars, came first? This is a question posed by cycling groups throughout the city, including Critical Mass, Pedals and Ridewise, who demonstrate that cycling isn’t just a healthy, green and economical way to get about, but activism on wheels. Speaking to riders, campaigners and charity workers along the way, Finnuala Brett uncovers a city-wide movement bigger than any single ride.

Hoppy Birthday: Neon Raptor Brewery turns ten

Wed 14 Oct 2026

Sneinton Market’s Neon Raptor turned ten years old this year. To celebrate they’re also opening another bar just over the road from their current taproom and brewery on Gedling Street. We caught up with Directors and Co-owners Josh Mellor and Tom Ainsley to reflect on the last decade and the changes they’ve seen both in Notts and in the beer industry over that time…

Digging through the archives: 200 issues of LeftLion

Tue 13 Oct 2026

200 issues of LeftLion is a lot, to say the least. Back when co-founders, Jared Wilson, Al Gilby, and Tim Bates founded the mag in their 20s, both Notts and the world at large was very different, and lots of changes, and odd, unexpected parts of Nottingham culture, past and present, have been immortalised in our print mag. Here, we have a timeline for you – an alternate history of Nottingham culture, and some of the most intriguing things we’ve had land on our desks and in our inboxes, lots of which you might not expect…

Dabbling in the Dark Arts: we catch up with organisers of the Dark Arts Market

Mon 12 Oct 2026

It’s officially the spooky season, but for Fiona Holmes and Elyssa Fleming, the eldritch, strange and eerie is more than just an aesthetic that ends with Halloween. They talk to LeftLion about how they created The Dark Arts Market, a place where all ‘alt’ artists and creatives, at all stages of their creative career, can feel seen and supported.

Art Works: Natalie Coe on her new Notts Broad Marsh mural

Fri 09 Oct 2026

For this month’s Art Works, Natalie Coe (aka Talia) tells us about her new public mural which features as part of the Broad Marsh redevelopment, in collaboration with Art Fest…

Nadia on… Pride in Place

Wed 07 Oct 2026

Nadia Whittome, Labour MP for Nottingham East, discusses the Pride in Place community engagement and the Pride in Place programme in St Ann’s East, Broxtowe/Cinderhill and Clifton....

Cover to cover: the LeftLion team pick six personal favourite covers

Tue 06 Oct 2026

Over the years, many wonderful illustrations and photos have featured on the front cover of LeftLion. To celebrate our 200th issue, our office team has each picked out a personal favourite…

Forward thinking: a conversation with Claire Ward, the Mayor of the East Midlands

Mon 05 Oct 2026

In May 2024, there was a fairly big change in the way that Nottinghamshire, and the East Midlands at large, were run. As part of the government’s ‘devolution’ agenda – giving more decision making power to local authorities – Labour's politician Claire Ward became the very first Mayor of the East Midlands. For this special 200th issue of LeftLion, we sat down for a chat with her…

Small talk: catching up with renowned Notts street artist Kid30

Sat 03 Oct 2026

Kid30 (aka Small Kid) has been creating art in Notts for the best part of three decades, including the cover of our 200th issue. We had a chat with him about his history, his exhibitions, the Notts graffiti scene and why he’s been bulk-buying old condom machines...

Competition: Win a pair of tickets to Wingtoberfest

Fri 02 Oct 2026

The ultimate mash-up of chicken wings, beer, live music and Bavarian-style mayhem is coming to Nottingham for a two-day celebration on 23-24 October. We have two pairs of tickets to give away for two clucky readers...

Canne-t? A Friendly, Short Film Festival at Mammoth Cinema

Fri 02 Oct 2026

A look at Canne-t, a DIY short film festival bringing friends, creativity and plenty of humour together at Nottingham’s Mammoth Cinema. From heartfelt stories to surreal comedies, the festival was a reminder to make something simply for the joy of creating.