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The Thompsons on Wollaton Hall, Drones, and the Lord Mayor's Rolls Royce

This Christmas we chatted to Nottingham's most opinionated grocers about Wollaton Hall (in particular, George the Gorilla), Drones, and the Lord Mayor's Rolls Royce.

Dylan John Thomas

The Thompsons on Raves, the burning of Nottingham Castle and Notts Forest Women

We revisited Nottingham's most opinionated grocers this month...

The Hallé are back and with a suitably wintry programme

The Hallé’s Artist-in Residence, Thomas Adès, conducts a programme centred on Finland’s greatest composer with two of his greatest symphonies, as well as two more pieces influenced by him...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #11: Notts music we're currently spinning

In this week's LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from Grain Mother, ALT BLK ERA (with Wheatus), and Drew Thomas...

Kenny Thomas

The Rose Thompson Charity Dinner & Ball

The Thompsons on JT Soar, Ratcliffe-on-Soar and Goose Fair

We revisited Nottingham's most opinionated grocers this month to have a chat about Ratcliffe on Soar power station, which turned off its chimneys on 30 September, JT Soar and Goose Fair.

Comedy Review: Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes at the Djanogly Theatre Lakeside Arts

Mark Thomas, the ‘godfather of political comedy’ brings his Gaffa Tapes show to a sold-out audience at the Lakeside Arts Theatre. So how did it unwind?

Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes

LeftLion's Latest Listens #6: Notts music we're currently spinning

After a week off, LeftLion's Latest Listens is back with our music team's picks of the latest and greatest sounds from all around Nottingham and the Midlands. This time, we feature new releases from Drew Thomas, London Grammar, The Days of Tomorrow, The Publics and flöat...

The Thompsons on The Cold War, Broadmarsh and stand-up comedy

Nottingham's most opinionated greengrocers on... The Cold War, Broadmarsh and stand-up comedy

Interview: Comedian Mark Thomas

Cathy Symes interviews Mark Thomas, the left-wing political comedian and protestor about his new stand-up show Gaffa Tapes which is coming to the Nottingham Lakeside on Friday 25 October...

The Thompsons on mods & rockers, Beans on Toast and escape rooms

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers, The Thompson Brothers, on... mods & rockers, beans on toast and escape rooms

The Thompsons on Pride, protests and charity shops

Nottingham's most opinionated greengrocers on Pride, protests and charity shops

The Thompsons on poetry, craft beer and the Euros

Nottingham's most opinionated greengrocers on poetry, craft beer and the Euros

The Society of Authors Presents: Carol Thompson

The Thompsons on April Fools, Rainbow and Buses

Nottingham's most opinionated greengrocers on April Fools, Rainbow and Buses

A Deep Dive into William ‘Bendigo’ Thompson - Nottingham's 19th Century Bareknuckle Boxer

This month we take you on a trip back to the early 19th century, to paint a picture of a very different Nottingham, where prize-fighter turned evangelist Bendigo rose from the slums to become a national hero in the ring.

The Thompsons on Warhammer, Inspirational Women and Upcoming Gigs

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

We sat down with Charlotte Thomson-Morley to ask about her ideas, inspiration and other work.

Our wonderful cover art this month is by Charlotte Thomson-Morley, a South Notts illustrator and printmaker who makes work based around folklore and Paganism. We sat down with Charlotte to ask about her ideas, inspiration and other work.

DON'T PANIC & THOMAS NICHOLAS

Dr Rose Thompson: A Tribute to a Remarkable Woman

The life of Dr. Rose Thompson touched many, she would stop at nothing in trying to help those in need. Since her death in June 2023, the numerous communities and support groups she started as well as The Rose Thompson Foundation have continued to support those in times of need. Today we remember her with this tribute.

Poetry After John Clare and a Talk On John Clare, With William Thompson and John Goodridge

The Thompsons on David Bowie, Elton John and Their Favourite Notts Band

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...