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Why Nottingham Crocus Volunteers Are Aiming to Plant More of These Iconic Flowers Around the City

Michael Krawec, founder of the Nottingham Crocus Volunteers group, delves into why planting more of these iconic flowers will add...

Hopewood Hospital: Nottingham's Hub for Maternal Mental Healthcare

25 September 21

Nottingham is a hub for maternal mental healthcare. Writer and former patient Rachel Imms visits Hopewood Hospital in Woodthorpe to talk to specialists caring for new mothers as they overcome severe (and often scary) symptoms of complex psychiatric conditions.

Photos: The Specials at The Motorpoint Arena

24 September 21

Film Review: Sweetheart

24 September 21

Featuring Nottingham's own Sophia Di Martino, this coming of age story is well worth your time...

The Best of Robin Hood on Screen and in Literature

24 September 21

With the green hat, archer’s bow, and occasionally a goatee, Robin Hood is a true icon of Nottingham. Our home-grown legend has been featured in thousands of different stories around the globe since his conception hundreds of years ago – here are some of the most notable examples of his pop culture presence..

How New Students Can Make a Difference in Nottingham

23 September 21

If you're a student starting at NTU or UoN, find out how you can get involved in local politics, activism and more... 

RuPaul’s Drag Race Stars to Visit Nottingham’s Oldest Gay Bar for Special Netflix Event

22 September 21

Iconic drag queens The Vivienne and Tia Kofi are set to perform at a sold-out show in Nottingham next week.

Asad Fazil MBE on Al-Hurraya, the Charity Supporting Communities of Colour

22 September 21

Asad Fazil is the frontman of Lenton based organisation Al-Hurraya, who’ve been working since 2014 across Nottingham, Derby and Burton-on-Trent to provide support to communities of colour affected by substance abuse, mental health, crime, radicalisation – you name it. Asad sat down to talk about his journey and the MBE he was recently awarded…

The LGBTQIA+ Clubs, Venues and Support Networks in Nottingham

22 September 21

We've put together a list of the clubs, venues and support networks that can help you meet more people in Nottingham's vibrant LGBTQIA+ community...

Overheard in Notts

22 September 21

Featuring Shrek references, e-scooters and more...

Preview: New Nottingham Festival Meadowlands Announced for Summer 2022

21 September 21

Brand new festival Meadowlands is coming to Victoria Embankment on Bank Holiday Friday 3 June 2022, and they’ve announced the record-breaking Gerry Cinnamon as their first headliner… 

Nottingham International Film Festival 2021 to “Champion Young British Talent,” Says Director Neil Jeram-Croft

21 September 21

2021 sees the return of an in-person cinema experience for Nottingham International Film Festival. Aaron Roe sits down with festival director Neil Jeram-Croft to get the lowdown on the event...

How New Students Can Stay Safe in Nottingham

21 September 21

If you're just starting university and no longer have the ‘rents watching over your shoulder, you need to take responsibility for yourself. That includes staying safe around the city, and being a standup member of your local community. Student living is fun, but remember, your neighbours have jobs, families or may be elderly, and they won’t like listening to your drum and bass at 4am on a Tuesday. Take heed of this advice...

A Bus Driver in Notts

21 September 21

"The role is customer-facing and interacting with passengers is both the best and the worst part of the job." 

Nusic New Music Podcast #255 with Rob Green, Tori Sheard, Snowy and more...

20 September 21

Preview: National Youth Jazz Orchestra Celebrate Amy Winehouse

20 September 21

The National Youth Jazz Orchestra are coming to the Royal Concert Hall on Thursday 23 September to celebrate the life and music of Amy Winehouse…

The Best Places for Gaming in Nottingham

20 September 21

Video games have risen into the spotlight, and other aspects of “geek culture” are quickly following suit. Notts is home to a handful of awesome places where you can go along with your mates and dive into your favourite hobby, or even give something new a go...

Tracy Neale of Extinction Rebellion Nottingham on the Fight for the Future

19 September 21

A self-proclaimed rebel, Tracy Neale is on the front line in the fight for our future in her role with Extinction Rebellion. I spoke to Tracy about her active role in the XR Nottingham faction and beyond in order to understand a movement which is so much bigger than any individual...

The Best Places in Nottingham for Fans of Reading, Writing and Poetry

19 September 21

If words are your thing, our city is the place to be. Back in 2015, Nottingham was given permanent status as a UNESCO City of Literature, on account of our literary heritage, as well as our commitment to encouraging emerging writers.

Notts Author and Teaching Assistant Roza Bazrafshan Discusses Her Children's Book Big Squeeze Little Squeeze

19 September 21

Roza Bazrafshan is combining her biggest passions, writing and teaching, to share an important message. Having recently released a unique children’s book, the teaching assistant discusses what it's like to inspire the next generation of budding writers…

How Nottingham Is Working Towards Becoming Carbon Neutral by 2028

18 September 21

Thanks to its love of solar panels and electric transport, Nottingham has become the UK’s most energy-self-sufficient city. That’s a title we are dead proud of, and we are always trying to improve and expand on what we’re doing – so much so that Nottingham City Council has recently launched a campaign to make the city carbon neutral by 2028. So, how has Notts painted itself this lovely shade of green?

Max Cooper On Studying a PhD in Nottingham and Performing at the Acropolis of Athens

17 September 21

Originally hailing from Belfast, electronica DJ and producer Max Cooper came to the University of Nottingham in the late nineties. He left the city eight years later with his debut EP and a PhD in Computational Biology, two assets that would coalesce to influence his career for years to come...

Passagers by Circus Legends The 7 Fingers Comes to the Royal Concert Hall

17 September 21

The Canadian circus group will visit Nottingham on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 October...

Poet Leanne Moden on swimming the channel, Wikipedia rabbit holes and accidentally becoming a teenage goth

16 September 21

UNESCO City of Literature, Paper Crane Poets, Poetry Takeaway, DIY Poets… Chances are, if you’re in any way involved in the Notts literary scene, you’ve come across the lovely Leanne Moden. As a poet, educator and spoken-word performer, she’s heavily involved in Nottingham’s poetry community, and even released her own collection, Get Over Yourself, last year

12 of Nottingham's Most Famous Graduates

16 September 21

Both of the universities in Nottingham have seen household names step foot through their doors over the years...
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