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The creators of Queer Notts and Moan Zine tell us why the medium lends itself perfectly to queer creativity and community.
Sat 18 May 2024The creators of Queer Notts and Moan Zine tell us why the medium lends itself perfectly to queer creativity and community.
We take a look at the history of zines, including many homegrown mini-mags made right here in Notts
Sat 04 May 2024From its roots in ‘30s sci-fi fan fiction and ‘70s New York punk, the illustrious medium of the zine has sprouted many fascinating publications, with many homegrown mini-mags made right here in Notts. Let us take you on a whistlestop tour of this curious corner of culture…
The Thompsons on April Fools, Rainbow and Buses
Tue 30 Apr 2024Nottingham's most opinionated greengrocers on April Fools, Rainbow and Buses
A Deep Dive into William ‘Bendigo’ Thompson - Nottingham's 19th Century Bareknuckle Boxer
Sat 20 Apr 2024This month we take you on a trip back to the early 19th century, to paint a picture of a very different Nottingham, where prize-fighter turned evangelist Bendigo rose from the slums to become a national hero in the ring.
Notts Author Rory Waterman Discusses His New Book Come Here To This Gate
Sun 14 Apr 2024Rory Waterman is a writer whose bow has many strings. As a critic and poet, his work has appeared in the Times Literary Supplement, The Guardian and the Poetry Review. His fêted first collection was shortlisted for the Seamus Heaney Prize. We sat down to discuss the creative spark and where it’s taken him…
Nottsvana: The Story of Nirvana and Kurt Cobain in Nottingham
Fri 05 Apr 2024Many would say Nirvana were the biggest band of the nineties, despite them only being active for the first half of it. However, not many people know about the links between the city of Nottingham and one of the biggest bands in rock history…
The Thompsons on Warhammer, Inspirational Women and Upcoming Gigs
Sun 31 Mar 2024Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...
Overheard in Notts: March 2024
Fri 22 Mar 2024I'm not sitting on anyone's face. I'd rather have a bag of chips.
Dr Rose Thompson: A Tribute to a Remarkable Woman
Mon 11 Mar 2024The life of Dr. Rose Thompson touched many, she would stop at nothing in trying to help those in need. Since her death in June 2023, the numerous communities and support groups she started as well as The Rose Thompson Foundation have continued to support those in times of need. Today we remember her with this tribute.
Nottingham Her-story: Our Top Women From Notts
Fri 08 Mar 2024Our fair city has been home to some spectacular women in its time, from comedians and performers to activists and artists. To celebrate International Women's Day we thought we’d round up some of the fabulous ladies who have made us proud and continue to inspire…
Poetry After John Clare and a Talk On John Clare, With William Thompson and John Goodridge
Tue 05 Mar 2024The Thompsons on David Bowie, Elton John and Their Favourite Notts Band
Sun 25 Feb 2024Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...
A Busker in Notts
Fri 16 Feb 2024When I was about sixteen, I tried to go busking. I took my acoustic guitar, walked to Long Eaton's main high street, and awkwardly found a spot in front of a closed down shop. It was embarrassing before I'd even taken my guitar bag off, but I felt determined to stick with it. Gingerly, I lifted my guitar strap over my head, laid out my case on the ground, and looked up to find that people were already looking at me. I didn't know what to do…
NET Shows How It's Helping Young People Get Around Notts
Tue 06 Feb 2024Alison Sweeney, head of marketing at Nottingham Express Transit (NET) - which run our trams in Nottingham – tells us all we need to know about the iconic transport that gets us from A-B.