There's more content than you would believe. Hopefully this will make finding it a bit easier...
The Cod’s Scallops Owner John Molnar Reflects on Ten Years of the UK’s Best Fish and Chip Shop
Wed 04 Aug 2021Despite being about as far from the sea as you can get in the UK, The Cod’s Scallops was named as the UK’s best fish and chip shop in 2020, capping off an impressive list of accolades for one of Nottingham’s biggest culinary success stories. Opening as a single shop ten years ago, Nottingham is now home to four of the renowned chippies. With a fifth on the way, as well as a 10% discount running throughout August to celebrate their anniversary, we caught up with owner John Molnar to find out the secrets of his success…
![223678b0-2ab6-4601-b3cf-e84813776c2e.jpeg](/media/5pugr0r5/223678b0-2ab6-4601-b3cf-e84813776c2e.jpeg?width=500&height=650&format=jpeg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1280&sourceHeight=853&v=1d9340c09e08020)
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves at 30: Ilene Starger on Her Experience as Casting Director
Wed 21 Jul 2021A $50 million budget, Hollywood’s biggest star, England’s most famous legend, an Oscar nomination, a BAFTA win, a song that became one of the best-selling singles of all time, that performance from Alan Rickman and a box office take of almost $400 million. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves left a huge impact on the legacy of Nottingham’s folk hero and, to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of its release, we caught up with some of the people responsible for bringing it to life, finishing with Ilene Starger...
![7a96208f-9fe2-469b-9618-7039c0cfdbb9.png](/media/cw1bhgnb/7a96208f-9fe2-469b-9618-7039c0cfdbb9.png?width=500&height=650&format=png&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=2605&sourceHeight=3482&v=1d9340cd2edec00)
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves at 30: Nick Brimble on an Awkward Premiere and Shooting in a Waterfall
Mon 19 Jul 2021A $50 million budget, Hollywood’s biggest star, England’s most famous legend, an Oscar nomination, a BAFTA win, a song that became one of the best-selling singles of all time, that performance from Alan Rickman and a box office take of almost $400 million. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves left a huge impact on the legacy of Nottingham’s folk hero and, to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of its release, we caught up with some of the people responsible for bringing it to life, continuing with Nick Brimble...
![7b55903e-1a8a-4c82-8314-801ffcf0ef05.png](/media/3m1ddncs/7b55903e-1a8a-4c82-8314-801ffcf0ef05.png?width=500&height=650&format=png&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=2708&sourceHeight=3521&v=1d9340cc83f16d0)
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves at 30: Mike McShane on Playing Friar Tuck
Tue 13 Jul 2021A $50 million budget, Hollywood’s biggest star, England’s most famous legend, an Oscar nomination, a BAFTA win, a song that became one of the best-selling singles of all time, that performance from Alan Rickman and a box office take of almost $400 million. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves left a huge impact on the legacy of Nottingham’s folk hero and, to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of its release, we caught up with some of the people responsible for bringing it to life, starting with Mike McShane...
![f74a2e7d-5bd8-4bec-a52d-d5a2afecebb3.png](/media/2pkpo2li/f74a2e7d-5bd8-4bec-a52d-d5a2afecebb3.png?width=500&height=650&format=png&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=2648&sourceHeight=3651&v=1d9340cd7bb5290)
Bringing Notting Hill to Nottingham: Actress Sapphire Joy Discusses J'Ouvert
Mon 12 Jul 2021Set during a single afternoon at the 2017 Notting Hill Carnival post-Grenfell Tower fire, J’Ouvert is only the second play by a black female writer to appear on the West End. We talk to star actress Sapphire Joy about the vibrant, soul-stirring production as it moves to Nottingham’s Theatre Royal...
![8eba676f-89b6-4049-af72-7689f3bf458b.jpg](/media/ctalefcd/8eba676f-89b6-4049-af72-7689f3bf458b.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1200&sourceHeight=799&v=1d9340c9f6ccd60)
Nottingham Castle Trust CEO Sara Blair-Manning Discusses the Venue’s Redevelopment and Reopening
Fri 09 Jul 2021Since joining the Nottingham Castle Trust back in September 2019, Sara Blair-Manning has managed to successfully lead a mammoth £30 million project through the pretty sizeable challenge of a global pandemic. We chat to the Chief Executive about the Castle’s extensive redevelopment, her role within the Trust and the activities she’s most excited for people to check out.
![99fd342e-3dbc-4f4a-9742-3b848c06c13d.jpg](/media/ehuklxzp/99fd342e-3dbc-4f4a-9742-3b848c06c13d.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1200&sourceHeight=799&v=1d9340d2ad2fd70)
Rocking with the Reaper: One Nottingham Psychotherapist on How Brushes with Death Gave Her an Optimistic Mindset
Sat 12 Jun 2021Over the last three decades, psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher Jayne Pigford has endured a persistent battle with her physical and mental health. After adopting a routine of meditation and mindfulness, she’s been able to reroute her mindset from pessimistic to positive. Here, Jayne discusses the main themes of her new self-help guide, Rocking with the Reaper…
![484e5e16-c0c7-44b5-b6e3-d709572a763a.png](/media/fgthhk1b/484e5e16-c0c7-44b5-b6e3-d709572a763a.png?width=500&height=650&format=png&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1500&sourceHeight=750&v=1d9340dbb47bbc0)
Interview: Wigflex Relaunches Record Label After Six Year Hiatus
Fri 19 Mar 2021The notorious Nottingham party crew’s last release was in 2015, but now it’s back with an EP from Son of Philip, including an extra special remix. Rory Evans learns more about the long-term friendship formed through music that led to the label’s revival…
![723cae6e-b81f-445d-8531-d659ec4e0a65.jpeg](/media/kehn3qzk/723cae6e-b81f-445d-8531-d659ec4e0a65.jpeg?width=500&height=650&format=jpeg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=6774&sourceHeight=4492&v=1d9340fb7b02b30)
Interview and Video: Watch Re Teu's Isle Of Dogs (Orchestral Version)
Fri 05 Mar 2021Re Teu catches up with our Ellie as he revisits his track 'Isle of Dogs', offering a new orchestral version, complete with a stunning video. Read on for chats on personal goals, film scores, revisiting the song and his thoughts on the Nottingham music scene...
![7697c196-231f-48d9-bbfb-df3556ad6b99.jpg](/media/cqviihsr/7697c196-231f-48d9-bbfb-df3556ad6b99.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1328&sourceHeight=555&v=1d9340fe3e99470)
Nottingham-Born Actor Tom Blyth on His Journey from the TV Workshop to HBO’s The Gilded Age
Tue 23 Feb 2021We talk to Nottingham-born, New York-based actor Tom Blyth about his journey from the TV Workshop to The Juilliard School, working with Terence Davies on Benediction, and his upcoming HBO series The Gilded Age...
![1a3d5268-7b88-4aa6-b6d4-a0cf1b10be54.jpg](/media/m4doybbd/1a3d5268-7b88-4aa6-b6d4-a0cf1b10be54.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1200&sourceHeight=808&v=1d934109fbe9a10)
Author Interview: Dylan Wardle
Sun 31 Jan 2021Kate Hewett talks to young author Dylan Wardle about Words of Solitude, his debut fantasy novel...
![b4c6dbe7-9152-401c-9f6f-d9ad682b53ab.jpg](/media/ndblieww/b4c6dbe7-9152-401c-9f6f-d9ad682b53ab.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1612&sourceHeight=2015&v=1d934103136b410)
Author Interview: Nicki Merrall
Sun 31 Jan 2021We catch up with Nicki Merrall to talk lockdown, knitting and her new book, Fair Isle
![03844674-3079-4d99-88eb-ff70c485d15c.jpg](/media/4k1nulk4/03844674-3079-4d99-88eb-ff70c485d15c.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=811&sourceHeight=1000&v=1d93410351fae10)
Author Interview: Chidiebere J Anumudu
Sun 31 Jan 2021Author Chidiebere J Anumudu talks to Literature Editor Kate Hewett about children's book Chuka and The Arusi
![8e985ae7-9da6-4aee-a7fb-4c28e991d757.jpg](/media/qxxddhqa/8e985ae7-9da6-4aee-a7fb-4c28e991d757.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1000&sourceHeight=1600&v=1d934103819b430)
Author Interview: Clive Henry - Racism is Real
Sun 31 Jan 2021Kate Hewett talks to author Clive Henry about his book, Racism Is Real...
![b388c172-7747-495e-a02e-52a870e11541.jpg](/media/lpbb5hxb/b388c172-7747-495e-a02e-52a870e11541.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1587&sourceHeight=2525&v=1d934103afcafe0)
Witch of the East's Singer Aeris Houlihan on Her Turbulent Journey to Their Upcoming Album
Sat 19 Sept 2020With a story that wouldn’t look out of place in a HBO series, Witch of the East lead singer Aeris Houlihan certainly has plenty of experience to draw upon for writing new material. From serving in the armed forces to spending months incarcerated in Eastern Europe as a transgender woman, she talked to Alex Mace about her fascinating story, as well as the band’s upcoming music...
![6e3ef740-1956-485b-9757-7979db023747.jpg](/media/ax2b1ovc/6e3ef740-1956-485b-9757-7979db023747.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=2000&sourceHeight=1300&v=1d93414355b33a0)
Notts-Born Singer-Songwriter Natalie Duncan on Her New Album, Free
Sat 08 Aug 2020There aren’t many things in life that are a given these days. One exception, however, is the guaranteed beauty of a new album release by Notts-born singer songwriter Natalie Duncan. Free, which was released on 31 July this year, is Nat’s first full-length album since 2012, and is full of her customary soul-infused melodies and candid lyrics. Featuring tracks written over a number of years since 2012, it’s one heck of an expansive record, brimming with vivacity and ambition. We caught up with Nat to chat about her Notts roots, the new record and her musical life in the age of COVID-19….
![a62b700f-abda-4f1d-96cf-c8137d9dd33d.png](/media/5nqes1b2/a62b700f-abda-4f1d-96cf-c8137d9dd33d.png?width=500&height=650&format=png&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1200&sourceHeight=800&v=1d9341517a09de0)
Interview: A Catch-up with Nactus Kunan
Mon 20 Jul 2020Sitting on lots of newly released material but with no imminent chance to share it live with fans, we caught up with Jack and Joe of local alternative four-piece Nactus Kunan to see how they've been keeping busy...
![a5bc398e-a0c2-452f-b513-e851c9cdcdc1.jpg](/media/i5id2kw2/a5bc398e-a0c2-452f-b513-e851c9cdcdc1.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1500&sourceHeight=1000&v=1d93415a56186d0)
Streaming from a Distance: George Gretton Interview
Thu 25 Jun 2020The 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.
![3af31523-a1e9-4291-9b56-b0f4404b2885.jpg](/media/oe1fs5kn/3af31523-a1e9-4291-9b56-b0f4404b2885.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=4032&sourceHeight=3024&v=1d93416b9308570)
Writer Josh Helmer on His New Self-Published Dystopian Novel, Dark Wonders
Fri 19 Jun 2020With life currently feeling like it’s been torn from the pages of a dystopian novel, now seems like the perfect time to release a novel exploring themes like technology, society and the future. Luckily for us, that’s just what Joshua Helmer has done with Dark Wonders. We caught up with the Nottingham writer to discuss his self-published debut novel...
![00b2ce1a-4731-4535-824c-548c56931ae9.png](/media/ny2c0ljy/00b2ce1a-4731-4535-824c-548c56931ae9.png?width=500&height=650&format=png&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1200&sourceHeight=800&v=1d934175a8b96d0)
Interview and Video Premiere: Taking a Sec with Daisy Godfrey
Sat 13 Jun 2020Addie Kenogbon catches up with local rising star Daisy following her much-anticipated second release, as we share a first look at the stunning new video.
![c0544d46-7c50-4c58-a761-581dba145963.jpg](/media/izfc5db0/c0544d46-7c50-4c58-a761-581dba145963.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1500&sourceHeight=1500&v=1d93416ea74fa80)
Midlands' Mix: Documentary Series Showcases Nottingham's Upcoming Bands
Wed 27 May 2020Ella Farnsworth's new documentary series Midlands' Mix aims to bring light to the best upcoming bands Nottingham has to offer...
![9dda8ee9-57ab-4de8-9e7f-4b75dd59e71c.jpg](/media/pbjljrxc/9dda8ee9-57ab-4de8-9e7f-4b75dd59e71c.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1917&sourceHeight=945&v=1d93417d0654450)
Interview: Local Musician Sasha Assad Shares Her Ambitions and Lockdown Experience
Mon 25 May 2020We caught up with emerging singer songwriter Sasha Assad (virtually of course) to chat about her ambitions, and to find out how she's coping with lockdown...
![90b2d3e6-41f1-430f-bdb8-78a779575ae4.jpg](/media/etvpwiwy/90b2d3e6-41f1-430f-bdb8-78a779575ae4.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1000&sourceHeight=1584&v=1d934170de56590)
Pola - The Notts Company Making Sustainably-Sourced Ice Lollies
Fri 22 May 2020We talk to the brains behind Pola, the Nottingham independent company creating sustainably-sourced ice lollies filled with plenty of tasty homegrown ingredients...
![63d917b8-76a8-446c-aa6d-c931f13cee04.jpg](/media/1tznqw4o/63d917b8-76a8-446c-aa6d-c931f13cee04.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1000&sourceHeight=1333&v=1d934183b1e20f0)
Future for Business: Marie's Story of Retraining as a Nurse
Tue 19 May 2020It’s a pretty daunting time to work for the NHS. Under more scrutiny than ever before, and overwhelmed by a health crisis that, at the time of writing at least, shows no signs of slowing down, they’re literally risking their lives on a daily basis. While most of us are probably thankful that we don’t have to face working in healthcare right now, Marie, who has retrained through the Futures for Business scheme, is just about to start...
![94d42318-7fbf-41c2-9c2b-1ff476291fa1.jpg](/media/keocfss2/94d42318-7fbf-41c2-9c2b-1ff476291fa1.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1000&sourceHeight=1000&v=1d93418436ac330)
Interview: Corrina Rothwell on Life as an Artist and the End of Blather
Mon 18 May 2020
After almost two years of unleashing the manic brilliance of writer Adrian Reynolds in an illustrative fashion, our regular feature, Blather, sadly came to an end last month. Instead of getting all melancholy about things, we chose to celebrate its time between the pages by catching up (over email, of course) with the local lady behind the brushes: Corrina Rothwell. Under the spotlight we get chatting about Blather’s beginnings, the pleasures and perils of being an artist and the inspirations behind her brand of explosive abstract workings.
![42525adc-f766-4cfe-9456-36921ed203f5.jpg](/media/bu2ekrm2/42525adc-f766-4cfe-9456-36921ed203f5.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=1000&sourceHeight=1034&v=1d934184e0944b0)