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Big Baby is back roaming the streets, unluckily for you lot... 

LeftLion Magazine #127

Featuring Next Gen Movement, Anti-Racism Resources, The Pythian Club, Pride 2020, LGBTQA+ Venues throughout the years, Nottingham's Comedy Scene and more... 

10 Years Later: Inception

“You mustn’t be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling” - Chris King delves into Christopher Nolan’s dreamworld…

25 Years Later: Judge Dredd

It's been 25 years since Judge Dredd, which currently boasts a rating of 19% on Rotten Tomatoes - Screen Co-Editor George White thinks that might be too generous... 

Nottingham Beach and Riverside Festival Cancelled for Summer 2020

Nottingham City Council has today announced the cancellation of two major summer events. Both the Nottingham Beach and Riverside Festival will not take place this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.

20 Years Later: Chicken Run

Egg-cellent or dated? Chris King reviews Chicken Run as it turns 20.

Nottingham Grassroot Venues Turn to Fans for Support During Lockdown

Amy Allen explores the lockdown’s impact on our favourite local haunts, as well as a national campaign that’s looking to support them…

LeftLion Football Podcast Episode 8: Football is Back

Gareth, Colin and Jim discuss the return to Championship action for Forest, play-off promise for Notts County and a new face in the boardroom at Mansfield. They also explore the role of coaching during lockdown and reflect on the ways the Black Lives Matter movement has been received in Nottingham.

Film Review: Eurovision Song Contest - The Story of Fire Saga

An over-the-top parody of the much-loved song contest, with a star-studded cast that pays homage to the competition and is laughable – despite the criticism it has received.

Football Without the Margins: Return of Nottingham Forest

Even before the return of Nottingham Forest to active duty against Sheffield Wednesday this weekend, I’d had a realisation...

UPLOAD Virtual Festival: Interactive ‘Digital Park’ Festival In Nottinghamshire This Weekend

This new festival aims to support vulnerable arts organisations and connect through culture, with lots of Nottinghamshire talent involved including Rob Green, Ajay Henry, Major Labia and more...

Streaming from a Distance: George Gretton Interview

The local musician has been busy in his bedroom studio finishing his latest EP, soon to be released to the world. When Alanah Kholsa caught up with George, ‘streaming’ was the order of the day, as she learned about his virtual gigs and his latest single, Slipstream.

Nusic No Rules Session: Jerub - That Place // Trade It All

Our second No Rules Session features Jerub on the Council House balcony. The idea was that whilst we can't do Future Sessions, which have more rules than an EU trade deal, we'd record whoever we want, wherever we want, maybe even let them commit Nusic blasphemy and do a cover. We're drawing the line at sessioning artists from Derby though. Or are we?

Tough Mary’s Bakehouse’s Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

There isn’t a scent that can bring joy quite like ooey, gooey chocolate chip cookies fresh out of the oven. Luckily, the wonderful folks at Tough Mary’s Bakehouse have got an amazing recipe to satisfy all your sweet tooth needs. Share them with friends, drop them outside nan’s house, or just scoff the whole batch yourself…

A Professional Footballer in Notts

From high-profile mystery illnesses to scoring on his first team debut... Can you figure out who our Professional Footballer in Notts is? 

Stop Wars to Stop Racism: The History Behind Belward Street's Iconic Street Art

For years, Richie 'Pops' Baker's 'Stop Wars' design stood as one of Nottingham's most recognisable and iconic street art pieces. Having recently been reimagined as the new 'Stop Racism' piece, the artist, who now calls New Zealand home, explains the history behind his design...

Film Review: The Orphanage

Roshan Chandy has high praise for this loving pastiche of Bollywood, war and magic...

Nusic New Music Podcast #229 with Holly Fallon, Unknown Era, Tiggs, The Amber Herd and More

Nusic No Rules Session: Saint Raymond - Right Way Round // Adore You (Cover)

Our first No Rules Session features Saint Raymond on the Council House balcony.

The idea was that whilst we can’t do Future Sessions, which have more rules than an EU trade deal, we’d record whoever we want, wherever we want, maybe even let them commit Nusic blasphemy and do a cover. We’re drawing the line at sessioning artists from Derby though. Or are we?

Flying Home During COVID: Your Stories of Getting Back to Notts During Coronavirus

Those who had holidays booked as the COVID crisis began to escalate were faced with a difficult decision: to go ahead with their plans and risk getting sick or stranded, or give up their hard-earned holidays and take the financial hit. But for some, the situation was out of their control, as they were already abroad by the time the health crisis had become a serious issue. With panic starting, misinformation spreading and lockdown looming, they faced a ticking clock to get back to the UK before it was too late…

Out of Time: Tim Birkin and the Bentley Boys

Refusing to follow his father into Nottingham’s lace industry, Sir Tim Birkin’s eclectic life was full of exhilaration and tragedy, from flying planes in World War One to becoming one of the most famous names of the Vintage Racing era...

Notts DJs Invited to Join ‘Set For Love’ Fundraiser This Weekend

Carl Cox, Eats Everything and Nightmares on Wax are headlining the second charity DJ stream from LNADJ, and they’re looking for local DJs to join them.

12 Stories and Poetry Collections You Should Read During Lockdown

Our Literature Editor runs down some of the books that have kept her busy during these times...

70 Years Later: In a Lonely Place

Seventy years after its release, we visit auteur Nicolas Ray’s fifties film noir murder mystery.

Bandcamp Launches Juneteenth Fundraiser: Notts Music that Supports Anti-Racism Causes, Update

A portion of any purchase made on Bandcamp today will go towards the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, following the music platform’s latest announcement. We’ve updated our previous Bandcamp Day article to showcase Notts artists who will also be donating profits towards other anti-racism causes.