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Nottingham’s brightest sports event, the Louisey Rider Cup, is back for its fourth year on March 30th and is going to be bigger, better and more fun than ever before.

EXCLUSIVE: Leader of Nottingham City Council Steps Down

He’s been a fixture in local politics for many people’s lifetimes. To date Jon Collins has served for 32 years as councillor of St Ann’s, and for sixteen years as Nottingham City Council leader.

Now, in an exclusive and frank interview with LeftLion, he reveals that from May he will leave our local authority behind forever. He also gives his thoughts on the council going forward, how our city has changed, how local government should be reorganised, the shambolic state of national politics, Brexit and a whole lot more. Read on...

Nusic Future Session: Soft Girls and Boys Club

New Nottingham music from these talented boggers...

Art Works: David Smee

David gives us the lowdown on his illustrations...

Live Music Review: James at Royal Concert Hall

We got our glad rags on and hot footed down to the Concert Hall for Manchester alt rock icons James…

Art Review: Familiar Machines at BACKLIT

Familiar Machines brings together works which explore the movement of body and machine through public and online space. The exhibition presents mechanisms of power and feminine governance that question patriarchal systems, and reinforce ideas around social disobedience. Our Caroline got down on International Women's Day to see the exhibition...

Theatre Review: The Gilded Merkin at The Glee Club

Boobies and tassels and dancers…oh my!

Is Cornerstone Pizza Any Good?

It's a big hit with Sherwood folk...

Interview: Things Get Quakey With Brad

Tue 12 Mar 2019

We chat with the founder of Nottingham's alternative dance night before its event this Friday...

Dr Julian Onions Attempts to Answer Complex Questions About The Universe in His Role as an Astrophysicist

Tue 12 Mar 2019

For most of us, thoughts about where the Universe ends and what’s really out there are confined to the early hours of the morning when you’re desperately trying to sleep. But for Dr. Julian Onions, answering life’s most challenging questions is simply part of his day job. We caught up with the University of Nottingham astrophysicist to talk galaxy formation, Sandra Bullock and everything in-between…

LeftLion Film Podcast #14 - Tom Stade

Hosts Ashley Carter & Derry Shillitto caught up with stand up comedian Tom Stade to talk comedy, films and being offended ahead of his performance at Glee Club Nottingham on Tuesday 26 March...

Film Review: Border

Are you human? Can you be sure? And what's your definition of humanity? Swedish movie Border delves into these questions and comes up with some pretty murky answers...

Nottingham Music Hub Want All Local Kids to Make Music

Nottingham Music Hub believes that music can make a difference. The registered charity supports young people from across the city, and helps them to develop their musical skills through participation in its ensembles and performances. The scheme was started in 2002 by the City Council and, in 2014, became an independent registered charity. It now runs and supports instrumental tuition in nearly 80% of the city’s primary schools.

This week the charity will hold four short concerts across the city to showcase to the public some of its ensembles. We spoke to one of their team leaders, Helen Murray, about the service and the upcoming performances, called the MAB Week...

City Stylin' #11