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The Nottingham Project's Greg Nugent: "We’re a creative city where culture thrives, but when other cities were upping their game, we stood still"

With a ten-year vision of turning Nottingham into a globally-recognised cultural heavyweight, and a board including the likes of...

Snap Notts: Bromley House Library

15 August 20

How Are Nottingham's Independents Bouncing Back from Lockdown?

10 August 20

It’s impossible to underestimate the devastating impact COVID-19 and the ensuing lockdown has had on independent businesses. The boutiques, breweries and bars that form the lifeblood of our community were forced to shut their doors four months ago, with many never to open again. But with some semblance of normality returning to the high street, we decided it was time for a catch up with some of Notts’ independents to find out how they’ve coped during lockdown, and the steps they’ve taken to re-open safely…

Nottingham Lockdown Gallery Opens at intu Victoria Centre

14 August 20

The gallery shines a light on the experiences of Nottingham residents during lockdown, and is free to view...

Nina Smith on Music and Mental Health

13 August 20

I’d like to talk about the quiet divorce I had with music. I’m ready to share my unhealthy relationship with my career and the effect it had on my mental health. I’m not sure why I feel the need to share this, but I do. Maybe it’s to help other artists? Maybe it’s cathartic? Whatever the reason, I’d like to share how my drive to become a successful music artist eventually made me ill.

Food Review: CHEFF

12 August 20

Cheat day without the guilt? Yes please.

Notts Rebels: Eric Irons

12 August 20

In celebration of the Nottingham Castle Trust’s #VoicesofToday campaign, our Notts Rebels series continues with the story of Britain's first black magistrate: Eric Irons...

Nottingham's Derry Shillitto Promotes Diversity of Thought With BAMEless Series

11 August 20

Derry Shillitto takes to Zoom to promote the importance of diversity of thought in this entertaining satirical web series... 

25 Years Later: Waterworld

11 August 20

Steady yourselves, there’s a storm on the horizon…The clouds are gathering for the 25th anniversary of one of cinematic history’s biggest flops. It's Mad Max crossed with Treasure Island. It’s Kevin Costner at the height of being Kevin Costner. It’s Dennis Hopper as a mad, underrated villainous pirate. Yep, you guessed it - it’s time to return to Waterworld.

City Stylin' #28

10 August 20

We took to the streets to find the most stylish folk in town...

LeftLion Magazine #128

03 August 20

Featuring The Nottingham Project's Greg Nugent, a catch up with some of Nottingham's independent businesses, an XR Rebel in Notts, Nottingham Arts Mela preview, BACKLIT, Nottingham Refugee Forum at 20, Sally Longford on Notts being carbon neutral by 2028, Feixue Huangdu, Natalie Duncan and a treasure hunt of puzzles that could lead you to a free escape room...

Ruddy Fine Gin is Crafted By a Married Couple in Ruddington

09 August 20

They say it takes a village to raise a child. But really, they should be saying it takes a village to make a bloody good bottle of gin. Ruddy Fine Gin has been two years in the making, but now they’ve perfected their recipe, and they’re ready to launch in Ruddington and beyond. We chat to the co-owners, husband and wife duo Cheryl and Rory Stretton, to find out all about it…

Notts-Born Singer-Songwriter Natalie Duncan on Her New Album, Free

08 August 20

There aren’t many things in life that are a given these days. One exception, however, is the guaranteed beauty of a new album release by Notts-born singer songwriter Natalie Duncan. Free, which was released on 31 July this year, is Nat’s first full-length album since 2012, and is full of her customary soul-infused melodies and candid lyrics. Featuring tracks written over a number of years since 2012, it’s one heck of an expansive record, brimming with vivacity and ambition. We caught up with Nat to chat about her Notts roots, the new record and her musical life in the age of COVID-19….

An XR Rebel in Notts

07 August 20

What it's really like to be a part of one of the most controversial groups in the UK... 

The Hunt is On...

07 August 20

We've turned this month's magazine into one big treasure hunt of clues and puzzles. If you think you're smart enough to solve all of them, you could bag yourself a free escape room at Escapologic...

LeftLion Film Podcast #28 - The Lockdown Tapes: Part 2

07 August 20

Notts Rebels: John Deane

05 August 20

Despite a long and illustrious naval career that saw him interact with the likes of Robert Walpole and Peter the Great, as well as being a key figure in the capture of Gibraltar, Wilford-born John Deane would always be associated with the events on Boon Island. For all the heroics and accolades he received afterward, it would be those 24 days of deception, shipwreck, murder and cannibalism that would haunt Captain Deane until the day he died…

Under Cover Artist: Stuart Jones

05 August 20

We’re back in print with a bang, and Stuart Jones’ cover – a love-letter to all things print – is the cherry on top of this 48-page cake. We chat with this month’s cover artist to find out more about his work...

Fancy Learning Something New? Confetti's Accessible Foundation Courses Have Got You Covered

05 August 20

During lockdown, many people have been using the time to reflect on what they want to do in life. If you’ve been one of them and are fancying a career change or even just want to learn something new, why not get yourself on one of Confetti’s courses... 

The Thompson Brothers on Amazon, Princess Beatrice and August Christmas Parties

04 August 20

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

LeftLion Football Podcast Episode 10: End of the Season

04 August 20

Nottingham Arts Mela Returns to the New Art Exchange for Its 32nd Year

04 August 20

As Nottingham Mela Network, in partnership with New Art Exchange, gets ready to celebrate the 32nd year of Nottingham Arts Mela in the UK, Alex Stubbs previews the exciting, eclectic online programme of cooking, films featuring South Asian diaspora worldwide, music, dance, debates, poetry and spoken word, family art workshops, murals, archives activated, morning raags and yoga…

Overheard in Notts

03 August 20

Big Baby's back on the prowl...

How to get hold of a copy of LeftLion #128

01 August 20

Our magazine is back in print. But because so many venues are still closed you might find it a little harder to get hold of a copy than you did before. However, here’s some tips of where you can find it and few new ways you can get your hands on a copy

Support LeftLion Magazine on Patreon

24 July 20

For seventeen years and 127 printed issues, LeftLion magazine has shone a light on Nottingham’s culture and entertainment scene. Now we’re asking our readers for a bit of help to get back on our feet...
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