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A Tribute To Colin Slater MBE 1934-2022

Colin Slater MBE, the BBC Radio Nottingham Sports Broadcaster who spent over half a century covering the fortunes of Notts County FC, died on Monday 10 January at the age of 87.

50 Years Later: A Clockwork Orange

He wasn't a bad filmmaker, that Stanley...

We Hear All About New Book Follow the Moon and Stars: A Literary Journey Through Nottinghamshire

Approached by Five Leaves Publications, John Baird set off on a mission to uncover Nottinghamshire’s literary history. We catch up with the author about his new book Follow the Moon and Stars: A Literary Journey Through Nottinghamshire…

Tuned

We Are Recruiting: Marketing and Editorial Assistant

We are delighted to announce that we are offering another paid role at LeftLion as part of the Department of Work & Pensions Kickstart Scheme.

Hetain Patel’s Exhibition Trinity Comes to the New Art Exchange This January

Showcasing the largest solo exhibition by Hetain Patel, Trinity is coming to the New Art Exchange this January...

Theatre Review: How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found

After a two-year delay due to COVID, Fin Kennedy’s How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found is finally at Lace Market Theatre for a five-day run. Theatre Editor Rebecca Buck headed down there to see if it was worth the wait...

We Hear From Notts Director Liam Dexter on the Inspiration for His Short Film Bums: A Day in the Life

We speak to Liam Dexter, writer, director and star of the entertaining yet emotional mockumentary Bums: A Day in the Life - which follows three down-on-their-luck lads who spend their days roaming the streets of Nottingham… 

Paul Thomas Anderson: 13 of his Best Characters

To celebrate the release of Licorice Pizza, his ninth feature length film, we delve into the glorious world of Paul Thomas Anderson to pick thirteen of his best characters. We've avoided leading roles, so don't expect to see a Daniel Plainview or Dirk Diggler knocking around...

POTW 10-16 January

Small venues and upcoming bands, this week's gigs won’t put you too much out of pocket…

How Notts Suburbs Have Seen a Resurgence Since the Start of the Pandemic

From greengrocers to coffee shops, the pandemic inspired people to shop independent and support their local high streets. Almost two years on from the first lockdown, we investigate whether these shopping habits stuck and how they’re transforming Nottingham…

TITUS: T.Rex is King Exhibition

Film Review: Licorice Pizza

Paul Thomas Anderson maintains his winning streak…

Exhibition Review: ESW-213 Pine at TG Gallery

Pine furniture boards are set against bare white walls in TG Gallery, as Lawrence Leaman’s latest solo exhibition explores the intersection of textile, contemporary art, and the humble wooden shelf…

Goldie Lookin Chain

DAVID BOWIE 75TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

TITUS: T.Rex is King Exhibition

The Headspace

Confetti Announce Two Exciting Esports Events for This January

There will be tournaments for popular games including the newly-released Halo Infinite... 

Covenant

Film Review: The Tragedy of Macbeth

Joel Coen goes solo for this passion project. But is one Coen as good as two?

5 Nottingham Acts to Check Out at Beat the Streets 2022

Beat the Streets, the city-spanning celebration of music which aims to raise money for local charities like Framework, is back this month. We take a look at some of the best Notts artists taking to one of the many stages on Sunday 30 January… 

Rebecca Grant Chats BBC’s Showtrial, Working With Line of Duty Producers and Growing Up in Nottingham

Actress, singer, dancer and artist – Rebecca Grant has done a lot since growing up in Nottingham and beginning her career in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical Bombay Dreams, aged just nineteen. We chat to the talented all-rounder about her time in Notts, passion projects and her most recent appearance in BBC’s Showtrial…

LeftLion Magazine #143

Our first mag of the new year features Christian Weaver on The Law in 60 Seconds, Mesopotamia, Local High Streets, Nadia Whittome, Veganuary Delivered, Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station, Rebecca Grant, Kingdom Rapper, The Dilettante Gazette, Sir Francis Willoughby and loads more...

Nadia on... Debt

In her regular column, Nadia Whittome takes a look at the impact of debt on people in Nottingham and beyond...