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Campaigners Launch Petition for Safe Active Travel Route From Sherwood to West Bridgford
Fri 13 May 2022Nottingham’s North-South travel route - stretching from Sherwood to suburban West Bridgford - is notoriously geared towards motor vehicles, with safety concerns and pollution deterring many wishing to use more environmentally friendly options. As a result, campaigners have launched a petition this week calling for a dedicated safe route to make it safer for those. Catherine Mayhew, one of the locals behind the calls, explains why it’s so important…
The 1998 Club is a Brand New VIP Venue Beneath Southbank City
Thu 08 Jul 2021This underground setting is purpose built to offer a comfortable and enjoyable hospitality experience. We chat to Director Tom Holodynksy of Great Northern Group, the minds behind The 1998 Club, about the exciting new venue...
Southwell Music Festival set to return in 2021
Wed 03 Mar 2021The programme of classical and choral music, which takes place in the heart of Nottinghamshire, is scheduled to return this August...
Mike and Fiona Thornewill MBE: The First Married Couple to Reach Both the North and South Poles
Fri 19 Feb 2021While some couples might share an interest in binging Netflix series’ or battling over a Monopoly board, Mike and Fiona Thornewill MBE share a unique passion that has seen them become the first married couple to reach both the North and South Poles. And if that wasn’t enough, Fiona also holds the title of being the first British woman to reach the latter. We caught up with the Nottinghamshire couple to talk Polar exploration, breaking records and staying sane in the middle of the Antarctic….
Gate to Southwell Festival Is Set to Bounce Back in 2021
Tue 22 Dec 2020Book it into yer calendars...
Shreya Sen-Handley on Being the First South Asian Woman to write an International Opera
Sat 12 Sept 2020She’s had two books published by HarperCollins, written for international media and was even the regional head of a television channel at the age of 25. It’s fair to say that there are achievers in this world, and then there’s Shreya Sen-Handley. And if that impressive CV wasn’t enough, she’s now become the first Indian and South Asian woman to write a Western, international opera, called Migrations. We catch up with the multi-talented writer to find out more...
Southwell Jewellery Store Last Night I Dreamt on Setting Up Shop, Significant Trinkets, and Sending Love During Lockdown
Wed 22 Jul 2020The bright lights of Nottingham’s city centre might not be quite as bright – or as busy – as they were six months ago. Yet, for one shop in Southwell, lockdown has been a little different. Nestled in North Nottinghamshire, Last Night I Dreamt is not only a curated collection of the best treasure that British brands have to offer, but is also a hive for jewellery lovers up and down the country. Our Fashion Editor, Anna Murphy, spoke to its owner, Rebecca Gibbions to find out more...
Out of Time: Southwell’s William Williams and the First Māori Dictionary
Fri 27 Dec 2019As New Zealand prepares to remember the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook’s arrival in the country, we take a look back at the life of WIlliam Williams, the Nottingham Bishop and linguist who created the first Māori to English dictionary, grammar book and Bible...
Live Music Review: Gate to Southwell Festival 2019
Tue 18 Jun 2019Our Adrian headed back to his favourite festival this side of the Trent...
Review: Southwell Festival 2019
Mon 10 Jun 2019Our Adrian went down and got down with the beltin' beats...
Live Music Review: The Dead South at Rock City
Fri 15 Feb 2019The Dead South popped into town on Friday 8 February...
Live Music Review and Photos: The Dead South at Rescue Rooms
Mon 11 Feb 2019We headed down to Rock City to watch out Del Suelo and The Hooten Hallers support The Dead South...
Live Music Review: Gate to Southwell Festival 2018
Thu 14 Jun 2018I approached this – I have to admit – with a little caution, but decided to attend without any preconception (and little previous exposure to the expected musical genre), and (dis)cover the Gate to Southwell 2018 Festival for LeftLion.
Beat the Streets: Crosa Rosa on the Festival Fundraiser and Gigs in South Korea
Tue 23 Jan 2018Beat the Streets - the all-day music festival fundraiser - is fast approaching. Here’s a quick lowdown on the event and a chat with one of the more hairy acts taking centre stage...
Eyre Llew on Success in South Korea
Thu 07 Dec 2017Sam Heaton, Jack Bennett and Jack Clark have been wowing audiences as Eyre Llew with their orchestral take on post-rock since forming in August 2014. Their music has taken them on tour around the UK and Europe, as well recent dates in South Korea. Fresh from a headline show at Rescue Rooms, and having just released their debut album, they joined us for a chat about their musical endeavours...
Southwell Music Festival 2017 in Photos
Mon 09 Oct 2017Some snaps from Southwell's cultural classic
Live Music Review: I'm Not From London's Nightfish Night at the Southbank City Bar
Sun 27 Aug 2017I'm Not From London brought their Nightfish night to The Southbank City Bar and, since it was free, we headed down to see what was going on...
Southwell's Bringing Classic Back
Tue 22 Aug 2017Organiser Marcus Farnsworth gives us the lowdown on the hows, whys and whats of the upcoming Southwell Music Festival...
England vs South Africa Test Match at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground
Wed 12 Jul 2017South Africa are in town to play against England at Trent Bridge. After a shellacking in the first test at Lords, the visitors will be eager to make amends when they arrive in Nottingham, but is history on their side? We look back at previous meetings between the two nations beneath the sacred windows of the Trent Bridge Inn...
England Lions V South Africa A at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground
Thu 01 Jun 2017The sun was out and the entry was free, so we sent Gav along to check out the England nearly men as they took on their South African counterparts in the cricket at Trent Bridge…