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The Nottingham Project's Greg Nugent: "We’re a creative city where culture thrives, but when other cities were upping their game, we stood still"

With a ten-year vision of turning Nottingham into a globally-recognised cultural heavyweight, and a board including the likes of...

Snap Notts: Bromley House Library

15 August 20

How Are Nottingham's Independents Bouncing Back from Lockdown?

10 August 20

It’s impossible to underestimate the devastating impact COVID-19 and the ensuing lockdown has had on independent businesses. The boutiques, breweries and bars that form the lifeblood of our community were forced to shut their doors four months ago, with many never to open again. But with some semblance of normality returning to the high street, we decided it was time for a catch up with some of Notts’ independents to find out how they’ve coped during lockdown, and the steps they’ve taken to re-open safely…

Nottingham Lockdown Gallery Opens at intu Victoria Centre

14 August 20

The gallery shines a light on the experiences of Nottingham residents during lockdown, and is free to view...

Notts Rebels: Eric Irons

12 August 20

In celebration of the Nottingham Castle Trust’s #VoicesofToday campaign, our Notts Rebels series continues with the story of Britain's first black magistrate: Eric Irons...

Nottingham's Derry Shillitto Promotes Diversity of Thought With BAMEless Series

11 August 20

Derry Shillitto takes to Zoom to promote the importance of diversity of thought in this entertaining satirical web series... 

25 Years Later: Waterworld

11 August 20

Steady yourselves, there’s a storm on the horizon…The clouds are gathering for the 25th anniversary of one of cinematic history’s biggest flops. It's Mad Max crossed with Treasure Island. It’s Kevin Costner at the height of being Kevin Costner. It’s Dennis Hopper as a mad, underrated villainous pirate. Yep, you guessed it - it’s time to return to Waterworld.

City Stylin' #28

10 August 20

We took to the streets to find the most stylish folk in town...

Notts-Born Singer-Songwriter Natalie Duncan on Her New Album, Free

08 August 20

There aren’t many things in life that are a given these days. One exception, however, is the guaranteed beauty of a new album release by Notts-born singer songwriter Natalie Duncan. Free, which was released on 31 July this year, is Nat’s first full-length album since 2012, and is full of her customary soul-infused melodies and candid lyrics. Featuring tracks written over a number of years since 2012, it’s one heck of an expansive record, brimming with vivacity and ambition. We caught up with Nat to chat about her Notts roots, the new record and her musical life in the age of COVID-19….

An XR Rebel in Notts

07 August 20

What it's really like to be a part of one of the most controversial groups in the UK... 

The Hunt is On...

07 August 20

We've turned this month's magazine into one big treasure hunt of clues and puzzles. If you think you're smart enough to solve all of them, you could bag yourself a free escape room at Escapologic...

Under Cover Artist: Stuart Jones

05 August 20

We’re back in print with a bang, and Stuart Jones’ cover – a love-letter to all things print – is the cherry on top of this 48-page cake. We chat with this month’s cover artist to find out more about his work...

Fancy Learning Something New? Confetti's Accessible Foundation Courses Have Got You Covered

05 August 20

During lockdown, many people have been using the time to reflect on what they want to do in life. If you’ve been one of them and are fancying a career change or even just want to learn something new, why not get yourself on one of Confetti’s courses... 

The Thompson Brothers on Amazon, Princess Beatrice and August Christmas Parties

04 August 20

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

Nottingham Arts Mela Returns to the New Art Exchange for Its 32nd Year

04 August 20

As Nottingham Mela Network, in partnership with New Art Exchange, gets ready to celebrate the 32nd year of Nottingham Arts Mela in the UK, Alex Stubbs previews the exciting, eclectic online programme of cooking, films featuring South Asian diaspora worldwide, music, dance, debates, poetry and spoken word, family art workshops, murals, archives activated, morning raags and yoga…

Overheard in Notts

03 August 20

Big Baby's back on the prowl...

How to get hold of a copy of LeftLion #128

01 August 20

Our magazine is back in print. But because so many venues are still closed you might find it a little harder to get hold of a copy than you did before. However, here’s some tips of where you can find it and few new ways you can get your hands on a copy

Support LeftLion Magazine on Patreon

24 July 20

For seventeen years and 127 printed issues, LeftLion magazine has shone a light on Nottingham’s culture and entertainment scene. Now we’re asking our readers for a bit of help to get back on our feet...

Left Duck: 2020 Season Preview

31 July 20

With the 2020 cricket season about to start, we take a look at how Nottinghamshire are shaping up to take on the COVID-impacted schedule.

Two Proper Comforting Chicken Recipes

30 July 20

As we start to see family members again, it's only natural that we'll want to cook the tastiest food for them. Two of our food writers share their favourite comforting family recipes...

The Young Hustlers Are A Brand-New Panel of Teens Putting Their Stamp on the City's Future

30 July 20

Meet Nottingham’s Young Hustlers, a group of six 13-16 year olds looking to make their mark on the city’s creative future…

Left Magpie: Home Improvements

29 July 20

During Lockdown, I became particularly partial to home improvement programmes. There was something quite therapeutic, during a time of intense instability and incoherence, watching someone making sense out of chaos by turning a decommissioned Soviet missile into a glamping pod.

Nottingham City Council Wants the City to Be Carbon-Neutral by 2028

29 July 20

Since 2005, Nottingham has reduced its carbon emissions by more than double the target goal first laid out by Nottingham City Council. But now there is a new target – to become the first carbon-neutral city in the UK by 2028. Ahead of the launch of their 28 day challenge, taking place on social media throughout August, we speak to Sally Longford, Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder Energy, Environment and Democratic Services about how they intend to make it happen… 

These Independent Nottingham Restaurants Are Taking Part in the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme

28 July 20

Walking through the streets of Nottingham, it’s lovely to see many of our beloved independents setting up shop again. But for them to stay open we need to support them. Aka we need to eat discounted food, as part of the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme. No problem. 

Exhibition Review: Dot Dot Dash

27 July 20

Ewan Cameron checked out Dot Dot Dash, Surface Gallery's eclectic online exhibition which is still available to view...
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