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Notts Rebels: Henry Garnet and the Gunpowder Plot

In celebration of the Nottingham Castle Trust’s #VoicesofToday campaign, our Notts Rebels series continues with David Yancy's exploration of local-lad Henry Garnet and his involvement in the Gunpowder Plot...

Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome on the Government's Response to COVID-19, Returning to Care Work and Being a Female MP

In a time when politicians are regularly accused of being out of touch with everyday life, Nadia Whittome showed why her constituents in Nottingham East were right to place their trust in her during the last General Election. While no one would have blamed her for stocking up on essentials and hunkering down in safety, Britain’s youngest MP made the decision to put herself on the frontline of COVID-19 by returning to care work, the profession in which she worked prior to her election victory last December. With a unique, first-hand perspective on the devastating impact of the virus on the country’s most vulnerable people, we talked to the Labour MP about the ongoing lack of personal protective equipment, the impact of cuts to health and social care services and the Government’s response to coronavirus…

How to Sleep Well During a Global Pandemic

In one year, your average adult will sleep for just under 3,000 hours. But 2020 hasn’t exactly been a normal year, and a lot of us are grappling with changes to our normal sleeping schedule – whether that’s an extra afternoon nap to combat the constant feelings of lethargy, or a loss of night-time hours due to anxiety triggered by watching the news. To help put your mind at ease when it comes to quarantine shut-eye, we’ve delved deep into the world of sleep to (hopefully) help you lot get a better slumber...

My First... Month in Isolation

We hear your anonymous stories about adapting to life in a pandemic...

40 Years Later: The Empire Strikes Back

It has been four decades since the most iconic Star Wars movie came out in cinemas across the world. George White takes a look at why it remains so popular all these years later...

The Thompson Brothers on Nottingham Rebels

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

Under Cover Artist: Beane

We talk to competition winner Beane about the inspiration behind his beauteous cover...

LeftLion Magazine #125

Our second online only issue, designed to keep you lot comforted and entertained through these uncertain times... 

Just The Tonic Launch Online Comedy Night

Nottingham comedy club Just the Tonic have launched new digital live comedy night This Glorious Lockdown and there's an exclusive discount for LeftLion readers...

Nottstopping Festival: Everything You Need to Know About the 150 Hour Live Stream

The creative, charitable, community loving bunch at Light Hustle are back with another virtual fundraising festival to entertain us lot living through lockdown - this time it’s in support of our key workers. Keep checking this page for updates from the team as we get them, ahead of the event on 23 and 24 May. 

Notts Rebels: Lucy Hutchinson

To celebrate the Nottingham Castle Trust's Voices of Today campaign, our weekly look at the rebellious people, acts and events from Nottingham's past continues with the story of 17th century trailblazer Lucy Hutchinson...

Nusic New Music Podcast #225 with Fast Car to Florence, Jimi Mack, Tori Sheard and More...

Nusic Advice Video: Tik Tok for Musicians

Tik Tok is the most important new platform of recent years. In this video we tell you why it's important, give you examples of artists that have smashed it, and tell ya why you need to get on it A$AP Rocky to save big dollar.

BioCity Company Launch ‘Masks For The Masses' Campaign

A company based at Nottingham’s BioCity, has launched a ‘masks for the masses’ campaign...

Ye Olde Trip Now Covered in Rainbows

Following a BBC news story earlier this month expressing sadness at England's oldest inn being boarded up, we're pleased to report that the place is now covered in rainbows...

80 Years Later: Gone with the Wind

Hollie Anderson says this is a part of Hollywood’s history that needs to be viewed with caution...

Nusic New Music Podcast #224 with Babe Punch, Juga-Naut, Bone Cult, Cinema Gold and More...

Love Your Locals: How to Support Your Independents in Their Time of Need

We’re a city with a long and proud history of independence, and currently boast one of the most diverse, active and eclectic independent business communities in the country. Unfortunately, the ongoing health crisis has resulted in many of them being among the hardest hit, and the majority of Nottingham’s independents have had to either close their doors or find creative ways to stay afloat until things return to normal. While these are obviously times of financial uncertainty for many of us, there are still ways that you can support your local independent businesses without leaving the house…

Christmas at the Foodbank

The ongoing health crisis has put unprecedented strain on the staff and resources at St Ann's and Sneinton Food Store. Filmed over Christmas 2019, this short documentary from Nottingham filmmakers Luke Radford and Toby Curson explores the importance of the food bank to its community...

3 Lucy and Lentils Recipes You Can Make With Cupboard Ingredients

When things get stressful in life, a plate of proper grub will always help ease the stress. After all, food is one of the best ingredients in life for comfort. If you’re struggling to make sense of the cans in your cupboard, then fear not – Lucy and Lentils has put together three recipes that you can easily cook at home and can make plenty of for the family too.

Video: Sleaford Mods on Alan Sillitoe

Arthur Seaton discovers a different type of Pussy Riot on a Saturday night... 

Film Review: Extraction

Chris Hemsworth stars in a surprisingly heart-felt, technically astounding action film that will leave you mostly satisfied...

5 Nottingham Albums to Listen to This Month

The sounds of Notts, reviewed. If you'd like to write for us, or want your tunes chatted about, get in touch by emailing music@leftlion.co.uk...

Introducing the Radcliffe Mask Makers

A volunteer group has been set up in Radcliffe-on-Trent to make and distribute free face masks to local key workers...

How Nottingham's Music Scene is Responding to Coronavirus

We never thought we’d see the day that all our city’s gigs had to be called off, but that bleddy COVID-19 has put a temporary stop to the lot. It’s a trying time and then some for everyone involved in the music industry right now, from artists and technicians to venues and record shops. Yet in the face of this crisis we’ve seen some gargantuan spirit and rallying round in Notts, so while we’re not able to go to gigs for a while, we’ve chatted with some of our friends across the scene and scoured the net to show you what our music heads think of it all, what they’re up to and how you can support the local scene...