Our wonderful Art Editor is hanging up her easel and beret, after two years of doing a marvelous job…
Two intrepid reporters. Five stateside locations. One giant waste of time. This is the whirlwind story of our investigation into how the name of our great city made its way across the New World. This is the United States of Notts…
As New Zealand prepares to remember the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook’s arrival in the country, we take a look back at the life of WIlliam Williams, the Nottingham Bishop and linguist who created the first Māori to English dictionary, grammar book and Bible...
A year can go by pretty quick and, to paraphrase Ferris Bueller, if you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. With that in mind, our Editor-in-Chief Jared Wilson looked back on the last 365 days of life in Hoodtown...
You can’t have your G without a T, and the folk at Culpeper Tonic know all about creating tantalising bubbles for your buds...
We took a look at three books that would make perfect stocking-stuffers for the readers in your life...
'Tis the season to be jolly! Unless, of course, you're a Victoria Centre Santa Claus...
The family is all together, the mince pies are coming thick and fast and Home Alone is on the box. What could possibly go wrong?
The latest sounds from the Nottingham vault...
Each month, our anonymous mental nurse, who has over two decades on experience working in Nottingham, will deal with a specific mental health issue with practical, accessible advice. This month, it's self-compassion...
All of the name, none of the fame. We delved into the lives of nine Notts' residents who share their monikers with the rich and famous...
When it comes to providing veggie food at Christmas, it can be tricky to think of something that isn’t Linda McCartney’s finest. Luckily, our Lucy has created this terrific tart…
Imagine a world where you can be anything or anyone. Cruella De Ville? Alice the Camel? Crazy scientist? Whatever your desire, Louise Evans has got your back. In a warehouse nestled away in a corner of the city, her huge collection of theatrical costumes sits waiting patiently to stimulate and complement future imaginations – yes, it’s the marvellous Nottingham Community Wardrobe...
Are you a youngster in our city who has gifted gears whirring away? We have a corking competition for you…
It’s estimated that Brits spend over £19 billion on presents during the festive season each year, and feast on 308 million slices of turkey. But not everyone thinks of December as a season of indulgence and happiness. That’s where Basket Brigade come in. Each year, with the help of a team of volunteers and the support from local businesses, they reward individuals and families in need with an extra dose of love, in the form of a present from their community…
When you think about Christmas food, it’s hard not to imagine gluttonous platters that will leave you in a food coma for days. Italian gaff Carluccios has turned that on its head with its festive menu, which indulges you in rich, beautiful flavours rather than over-stuffing you like nana’s turkey...
We've been earwigging on your lot's conversations...
We took to the streets to find Notts' best dressed...
Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...
This month, Nottingham will play host to a real christmas legend. Hilary Audus, the creative force behind The Snowman, The Snowman and The Snowdog and The Bear, will be speaking at the next Animorsels – a bi-monthly meet-up for local animators and creators at Antenna. We caught up with her to get her thoughts on animation, directing and her artistic process…
LeftLion photographer Tom Platinum Morley gives us the story behind the cover and poster for this month’s issue...