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10 Nottingham Women in Literature

Fri 12 Jan 2018

Mention Nottingham’s literary heritage and people often cite Byron, Lawrence or Sillitoe. But our female writers are equally as rebellious and ground-breaking. Margaret Cavendish was one of the earliest science fiction writers; Lucy Hutchinson was the first female writer of an epic English poem; Ada Lovelace is credited as the first computer programmer; suffragist, Alice Zimmerman, worked as a writer and translator; and Alma Reville was an influential screenwriter. In more recent times, Nottingham has been home to one of Britain’s funniest authors, Mhairi McFarlane; Pippa Hennessy played a key role in our successful bid to become UNESCO City of Literature; and Sandeep Mahal took up her position as its first director last year. Up the women. Here’s ten more who’ve contributed to Nottingham’s incredible literary landscape...

Rock Duo Haggard Cat Sign Deal with Earache Records

Fri 12 Jan 2018

Big news for metal heads...

Left Panther: Nottingham Panthers News & Updates

Thu 11 Jan 2018

The Panthers didn't have a particularly happy Christmas, was it too many mince pies? Our Sally gives us the low down

Sam Craven Talks Vertex Soccer and Helping Young Footballers

Thu 11 Jan 2018

What happens when a youngster gets released from a football club? There was a time when all those years of hard work could have gone to waste but now thanks to Vertex Soccer, founded by former Notts County youth player Sam Craven, these players can now get a second chance.

Short Story Competition: City Arts at 40

Thu 11 Jan 2018

They celebrated their fortieth birthday in September, and have been ringing in the celebrations ever since. We were promised a year-long schedule of exciting opportunities and events, and they haven’t disappointed…

From USA to Notts: Studying Creative Writing in the City

Thu 11 Jan 2018

Ashley Silvey, from the USA, is a postgraduate student at NTU, and here tells us all about the hows and whys of studying in humble Nottingham...

Stanley Middleton Was My Form Tutor

Thu 11 Jan 2018

Basia Zamorska is a fashion stylist in New York, who has worked with Mohammad Ali, Grandmaster Flash, Mariah Carey and Natalie Portman. She was born and bred in Nottingham and had the honour of being one of Stanley’s pupils...

David Belbin on the Life and Works of Stanley Middleton

Thu 11 Jan 2018

Novelist and chair of UNESCO City of Literature David Belbin on the late, great Stanley Middleton...

Theatre Review: Thriller Live

Wed 10 Jan 2018

Do You Remember A Time when Michael Jackson seemed Invincible? A Dangerous Smooth Criminal who was so Off The Wall that he changed the use of the word "Bad" in History? Can You Feel It? If that’s The Way You Make Me Feel and you’re looking for a Thriller, This Is It. You can’t Beat It.

Neil Fulwood on the Life and Works of Alan Sillitoe

Wed 10 Jan 2018

Notts poet Neil Fulwood explains why Sillitoe is important to the landscape of Nottingham literature...

Miranda Seymour on Lord Byron, Ada Lovelace and Life at Newstead Abbey

Tue 09 Jan 2018

The English literary critic and novelist talks us through the legacy of the historical figures...

The Renewal Trust Opens Community Art Hub in Sneinton Market

Mon 08 Jan 2018

It’s set to be a one-stop-shop for people to find out more and get involved with local art across the city.

5 Things to Do in Nottingham This Week

Sun 07 Jan 2018

This week, we're here to take you on a journey to become a better you. Plenty of relaxation, exercise and brain stimulation coming your way...

Celebrating DH Lawrence's Birthday in a Tree

Sun 07 Jan 2018

LeftLion’s owd Literature Editor James Walker, on retracting DH Lawrence’s footsteps across Eastwood...

Poems Picked by Nottingham's Young Poet Laureate Georgina Wilding

Fri 05 Jan 2018

Our new Young Poet Laureate and Mud Press founder, Georgina Wilding, treats us to a selection of proper Notts poetry…

Book Review Competition: Win a £25 Token and Get Published

Fri 05 Jan 2018

We’ve teamed up with the UNESCO City of Literature squad to deliver a book review competition...

Top 5 Wes Studi Performances

Fri 05 Jan 2018

Ahead of his lead role as Chief Yellow Hawk in Hostiles, which is in cinemas from today, we take a look back at five of the best performances from the career of Cherokee actor Wes Studi

Nusic Advice: 4 Top Spotify Tips

Thu 04 Jan 2018

Our mates over at Nusic have got a few words of advice for your lot in the music industry. This time, it's all about Spotify...

Word War III: Poetry by First Story Students at Farnborough Academy

Thu 04 Jan 2018

Local author Paula Rawsthorne treats us to a selection of writings from her First Story students at Farnborough Academy, published in their anthology Word War III...

5 Things to Do in Nottingham This Weekend

Wed 03 Jan 2018

New year, new you an' all that...

Sandeep Mahal on Nottingham’s Status as a UNESCO City of Literature

Wed 03 Jan 2018

Nottingham is a literary city. From the heritage of Byron, Lawrence and Sillitoe, to the proliferation of today’s writing scene, the literary conversation here in Nottingham is a roiling cacophony. Within LeftLion's January issue, we find pressing proof of Nottingham’s remarkable contribution to literature and why it is deserving of its UNESCO designation...