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A Goodbye From Our Outgoing Arts Editor…

Our wonderful Art Editor is hanging up her easel and beret, after two years of doing a marvelous job…

The United States of Nottingham: How Much Do You Know About the American Towns Named After Notts?

28 December 19

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…

Out of Time: Southwell’s William Williams and the First Māori Dictionary

27 December 19

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...

The Nottingham Culture Review of 2019

23 December 19

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...

Culpeper Tonic and the Perfect Festive Cocktail

23 December 19

You can’t have your G without a T, and the folk at Culpeper Tonic know all about creating tantalising bubbles for your buds...

3 Books to Check Out this Christmas

20 December 19

We took a look at three books that would make perfect stocking-stuffers for the readers in your life...

A Santa in Notts: "We’d been told that we shouldn't suggest the kids should sit on our knee"

19 December 19

'Tis the season to be jolly! Unless, of course, you're a Victoria Centre Santa Claus...

My First Time... Ruining Christmas

16 December 19

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?

5 Nottingham Albums to Listen to This Month

14 December 19

The latest sounds from the Nottingham vault...

Notes From a Mental Health Nurse: Self-Compassion

13 December 19

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...

Name Sakes: Nine Notts Residents Who Share Their Names With Celebrities

13 December 19

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...

Snap Notts: Winter Wonderland

13 December 19

Lucy and Lentils' Tasty Festive Veggie Tart Recipe

12 December 19

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… 

Louise Evans on Nottingham Community Wardrobe and Her Marvellous Collection of Costumes

10 December 19

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...

Nottingham City of Literature are Running a Creative Writing Competition for Writers Aged 10-25

09 December 19

Are you a youngster in our city who has gifted gears whirring away? We have a corking competition for you… 

Basket Brigade: The Charity that Delivers Parcels of Joy to Nottingham's Most Deserving Residents

09 December 19

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… 

Food Review: Carluccio's Christmas Menu

08 December 19

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...

Overheard in Notts

07 December 19

We've been earwigging on your lot's conversations...

City Stylin' #20

05 December 19

We took to the streets to find Notts' best dressed...

Notts’ Panto Legends Kenneth Alan Taylor and John Elkington on Bringing Sleeping Beauty to the Playhouse This Christmas

05 December 19

The Thompson Brothers on 2019, New Year and The Election

03 December 19

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

The Snowman Animator Hilary Audus on Bringing Her Industry Knowledge to the Next Animorsels Meet-Up

02 December 19

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…  

Under Cover Artist: Tom Morley

02 December 19

LeftLion photographer Tom Platinum Morley gives us the story behind the cover and poster for this month’s issue...
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