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5 of Vicky McClure's Greatest Performances

Ahead of Vicky McClure’s return to the small screen in ITV’s Trigger Point this week, we take a look back at five of the best...

Notts Barrister Christian Weaver Opens Up on the Importance of His New Pocket-Sized Book on Human Rights

21 January 22

We chat to Carlton’s Christian Weaver, writer of The Law in 60 Seconds: A Pocket Guide to Your Rights, about his route into law, Kill the Bill, and why it’s so important to protect our freedoms…

8 of the Best Films Coming Out in 2022

19 January 22

From Martin Scorsese to the MCU, the next twelve months will see plenty of exciting releases come to the big screen. Here are some of the best... 

Two Notts Creatives Discuss the Future of Ratcliffe-On-Soar Power Station

18 January 22

Architectural Designer William Harvey and artist Ryan Boultbee, two creatives obsessed with the built environment, discuss the uncertain future of Ratcliffe-on-Soar (R-o-S) power station - that’s the big’un, with the giant cooling towers, that you can see dominating the landscape on the approach to Notts…

Film Review: Memoria

17 January 22

It has 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, but does Memoria get the much-coveted LeftLion seal of approval? Yes, as it turns out...

Film Review: Scream

17 January 22

The fifth film in the Scream franchise, um, Scream, is in cinemas now - and it is well worth a watch...

We Chat to Sophie Gargett, the Nottingham-Based Editor of Creative Culture Magazine The Dilettante

16 January 22

Artists, agony aunts and adorable cats - ‘creative culture’ magazine The Dilettante really has it all. We hear from its Nottingham-based editor, Sophie Gargett, about what people can expect from this peculiar publication…

POTW 17-23 January

16 January 22

From rap legend Jay Electronica to a night of classical music, this week has something for everyone... 

Exhibition Review: John Newling in the Studio at Beam

15 January 22

In this online exhibition, John Newling explores the Earth and ecology through the medium of soil, followed by a short essay. We discuss some of the most poignant works on display…

A Tribute To Colin Slater MBE 1934-2022

13 January 22

Colin Slater MBE, the BBC Radio Nottingham Sports Broadcaster who spent over half a century covering the fortunes of Notts County FC, died on Monday 10 January at the age of 87.

50 Years Later: A Clockwork Orange

13 January 22

He wasn't a bad filmmaker, that Stanley...

We Hear All About New Book Follow the Moon and Stars: A Literary Journey Through Nottinghamshire

13 January 22

Approached by Five Leaves Publications, John Baird set off on a mission to uncover Nottinghamshire’s literary history. We catch up with the author about his new book Follow the Moon and Stars: A Literary Journey Through Nottinghamshire…

We Are Recruiting: Marketing and Editorial Assistant

12 January 22

We are delighted to announce that we are offering another paid role at LeftLion as part of the Department of Work & Pensions Kickstart Scheme.

Hetain Patel’s Exhibition Trinity Comes to the New Art Exchange This January

11 January 22

Showcasing the largest solo exhibition by Hetain Patel, Trinity is coming to the New Art Exchange this January...

Theatre Review: How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found

11 January 22

After a two-year delay due to COVID, Fin Kennedy’s How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found is finally at Lace Market Theatre for a five-day run. Theatre Editor Rebecca Buck headed down there to see if it was worth the wait...

We Hear From Notts Director Liam Dexter on the Inspiration for His Short Film Bums: A Day in the Life

11 January 22

We speak to Liam Dexter, writer, director and star of the entertaining yet emotional mockumentary Bums: A Day in the Life - which follows three down-on-their-luck lads who spend their days roaming the streets of Nottingham… 

Paul Thomas Anderson: 13 of his Best Characters

10 January 22

To celebrate the release of Licorice Pizza, his ninth feature length film, we delve into the glorious world of Paul Thomas Anderson to pick thirteen of his best characters. We've avoided leading roles, so don't expect to see a Daniel Plainview or Dirk Diggler knocking around...

POTW 10-16 January

09 January 22

Small venues and upcoming bands, this week's gigs won’t put you too much out of pocket…

How Notts Suburbs Have Seen a Resurgence Since the Start of the Pandemic

09 January 22

From greengrocers to coffee shops, the pandemic inspired people to shop independent and support their local high streets. Almost two years on from the first lockdown, we investigate whether these shopping habits stuck and how they’re transforming Nottingham…

Film Review: Licorice Pizza

08 January 22

Paul Thomas Anderson maintains his winning streak…

Exhibition Review: ESW-213 Pine at TG Gallery

08 January 22

Pine furniture boards are set against bare white walls in TG Gallery, as Lawrence Leaman’s latest solo exhibition explores the intersection of textile, contemporary art, and the humble wooden shelf…

Confetti Announce Two Exciting Esports Events for This January

06 January 22

There will be tournaments for popular games including the newly-released Halo Infinite... 

Film Review: The Tragedy of Macbeth

05 January 22

Joel Coen goes solo for this passion project. But is one Coen as good as two?

5 Nottingham Acts to Check Out at Beat the Streets 2022

05 January 22

Beat the Streets, the city-spanning celebration of music which aims to raise money for local charities like Framework, is back this month. We take a look at some of the best Notts artists taking to one of the many stages on Sunday 30 January… 

Rebecca Grant Chats BBC’s Showtrial, Working With Line of Duty Producers and Growing Up in Nottingham

05 January 22

Actress, singer, dancer and artist – Rebecca Grant has done a lot since growing up in Nottingham and beginning her career in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical Bombay Dreams, aged just nineteen. We chat to the talented all-rounder about her time in Notts, passion projects and her most recent appearance in BBC’s Showtrial…
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