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University Challenged: 3 Nottingham Students on the Impact of COVID on Their Studies

Often overlooked during the past twelve months, and being excluded entirely from some of Boris Johnson’s key COVID briefings,...

A Midwife in Notts

10 April 21

"We run a 24-hour service that never stops, meaning we have to be in a constant state of readiness."

Nottingham Pubs, Bars and Restaurants Re-opening on 12 April 2021

09 April 21

As Nottingham pubs, bars and restaurants start to re-open here's a list of places you can go to for al fresco food and drink from Monday 12 April onwards and whether you need to book in advance or not... 

Young Creative Awards 2021: Writer Andrew Tucker on Creativity and Why You Should Enter This Years' Competition

09 April 21

Writer and 2019 winner Andrew Tucker talks to previous winners of Nottingham’s Young Creative Awards about their creative process and how your life can change by entering this year’s competition… 

Nottingham Young Creative Awards Winner Kate Sharp Designs Car for Carshop

09 April 21

The UK’s leading used car retailer, CarShop – which recently opened a new flagship store on Enterprise Way, has pledged its support of Nottingham's young, creative talent by announcing its headline sponsorship of this year's Young Creative Awards.

Broadmarsh Big Conversation Results See Loud Calls For Nature and Heritage

08 April 21

Since covid struck and knocked Intu’s shopping centre plans for six, the future of Broadmarsh has become a hot topic in Nottingham. Today marked a step forward in the citywide discussion, as the key findings of Nottingham City Council’s Big Conversation were released...

One in Four: Nottingham's Experiences with Baby Loss

08 April 21

Despite occurring in a quarter of pregnancies, the subject of baby loss remains one of society’s great taboos. Friends and family can feel awkward and uncomfortable around grieving parents, who in turn are forced to bottle up their grief in order to avoid being ostracised, and antenatal classes and books all too often avoid the subject altogether. We speak to Nottingham residents Charlotte Kingsbury, who experienced eleven losses in eight pregnancies, and Carly Williams and Martin Sommerville, whose son Zephyr was stillborn in 2013, to ask why Britain is so poorly prepared to deal with baby loss...

The Thompson Brothers: Generations Special

07 April 21

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

Nadia on... Hate Crime

06 April 21

In her monthly LeftLion column, Nadia Whittome, MP for Nottingham East, discusses issues affecting both Nottingham and Westminster. This month, she talks about incidents of hate crime...

Overheard in Notts: The Insults

06 April 21

Seems like you lot are feeling particularly snarky of late, especially towards each other... 

Under Cover Artist: Jay Wilkinson

05 April 21

Artist Jay Wilkinson talks us through his second LeftLion cover, a collaboration with Rupert Rennie...

Film Review: Minari

04 April 21

Minari has received countless nominations and tonnes of awards, but does it win the coveted approval of LeftLion Screen Co-Editor George White? Very much so...

Generations of Film: The Movies That Shaped Our Lives

03 April 21

Films have the power to shape our identities and the way we see the world, as well as transporting us back to simpler times. We asked our screen section writers to each share three movies that left an impact on them at three different stages over the course of their lives...

Level Up: Framework Are Running a 30 Day Fundraiser to Bridge the Digital Exclusion Gap

03 April 21

Digital exclusion is becoming an increasingly important issue as the world becomes more and more digitised, with studies indicating that more than 90% of jobs now require a level of digital skill. While many homeless people have access to phones, they are increasingly being left behind by advancing technology. Throughout April, Framework are encouraging locals to utilise their own gaming skills for a fundraising campaign, Level Up… 

How To Get Hold of Issue #134

03 April 21

Once again we'll mainly be stocked in branches of Sainsbury’s, ASDA, Morrisons and Tesco. Plus local libraries and some lovely local delivery people. 

Film Review: Godzilla vs. Kong

02 April 21

The much-anticipated monster mashup is a mostly enjoyable blockbuster that fails to tell a compelling story, says Jamie Morris...

No Fake Orgasms: The 30 Day Merch Campaign Raising Money for Sex Education Charity Fumble

02 April 21

Frustrated by the lack of education for young people around consensual and pleasurable sex, artist and fitness coach Rebecca Ounstead has created No Fake Orgasms, a clothing collection designed to shout loudly and proudly about her effort to de-stigmatise not climaxing...

LeftLion Receives Vital Funding From Government Culture Recovery Fund

02 April 21

We have received a grant from the second round of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help our organisation recover and continue.

10 More Singles You Should Listen To This Month

29 March 21

Our recommendations to see you through spring...

15 Years Later: V for Vendetta

29 March 21

It's been 15 years since this iconic film, but does it still deserve hold up? Screen Co-Editor George White thinks so...

GOBS: Notts Spoken-Word Collective set for Live Digital Showcase

25 March 21

The dynamic collective of twenty spoken-word artists will be joined by Birmingham Poet Laureate Casey Bailey this Saturday...

Nottingham Is Getting its Own Tiny Forest Thanks to Green Hustle

24 March 21

The city's first tiny forest will be planted on Woodthorpe Grange Park... 

25 Years Later: Toy Story

22 March 21

Is the original Toy Story really still worth the hype? Chris King takes us back to where it all began…

25 Years Later: Space Jam

21 March 21

The Michael Jordan–starring Looney Tunes adventure Space Jam turns 25 this year—Katie Green takes a look back at this crazy 1996 live-action (and animated) sports comedy...

Film Review: Zack Snyder's Justice League

21 March 21

The director’s cut of DC Comics’ superhero team-up is four hours of wacky, over-the-top fun, writes Screen section co-editor Jamie Morris...
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