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Alchemilla and Mollis founder Alex Bond talks about bringing Michelin star food to Nottingham
Wed 12 Jun 2024What do fried chicken and fine dining have in common? More than you might think if you know where to look. From the Michelin-star menus of Alchemilla to a Mollis takeover of the kitchens at Saltbox bar, Alex Bond is on a mission to elevate the Nottingham dining scene. We took a trip down to Derby Road for a chat with the star chef.
We speak to University of Law Nottingham students about their experience of offering free legal advice to the community
Wed 12 Jun 2024Nottingham’s blessed with world-renowned universities, but there’s one you might not know about - The University of Law (ULaw). Opening their Nottingham city campus in 2019, they offer law-specific courses for those looking to get into the profession. ULaw does plenty for the wider Notts community too, by offering pro bono (without charge) services, where students can get hands-on experience whilst being supported by practising lawyers. We paid a visit to find out more from some of the law students hoping to make a difference in the world…
Gig Review: Teen Mortgage with Jools at The Bodega
Tue 11 Jun 2024Rent is due! Teen Mortgage are taking over The Bodega and the compensation? An all-round good time. Talia Robinson was there...
Gig review: Gen and The Degenerates at The Bodega
Tue 11 Jun 2024Anything but ‘anti-fun’, this post-punk propaganda brought us straight to
The Bodega to witness Gen and The Degenerates do their thing...
We speak to poet Luke Wright before his appearance at Nottingham Poetry Festival
Tue 11 Jun 2024You’re invited to Luke Wright’s Silver Jubilee! He’s throwing the ballad bunting up and stacking the plates full of poems for a visit to Nottingham Poetry Festival tomorrow, commencing his five date UK tour celebrating his 25 year long career.
We speak to Craig Chettle, CEO of Nottingham’s Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies which turns thirty this year
Tue 11 Jun 2024Nottingham’s Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies turns thirty this year. Over that time it has grown from a college course with ten students to an institution with 3000 students and 400 staff, currently spreading its wings into London. We put some questions to their CEO and founder Craig Chettle about his journey over the last three decades…
Gig review: Pet Shop Boys at Motorpoint Arena
Mon 10 Jun 2024Longtime and new fans of the iconic English synth-pop duo were recently treated to a two-hour concert at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena. LeftLion's Rachel Imms immersed herself in the experience...
Locating Lawrence: June 1924
Mon 10 Jun 2024Will 12 bottles of smuggled whisky and five wild horses tame D.H. Lawrence’s rage? Probably not. Here's what D.H. Lawrence was up to in June 1924
We speak to Benjamin Wigley, director of Paa Joe & the Lion ahead of Nottingham Poetry Festival
Mon 10 Jun 2024Next year, Nottingham Poetry Festival will be celebrating its tenth anniversary. The longevity and success of the festival, which began as a project by Confetti and is now its own company, is an ode to Nottingham’s burgeoning poetry scene. This year, part of a jam-packed programme, is a screening of three films featuring poetry by the late, great, Benjamin Zephaniah. We spoke to the film's director and friend of Zephaniah, Benjamin Wigley, along with the festival’s creative director, Alma Solarte-Tobón.
Gigs, craft beer, comedy and Trans Pride and more: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week: 10 -16 June
Sun 09 Jun 2024A diverse range of things to do this week in Nottingham, from the first ever Notts Trans Pride to chilling in Sneinton Market with some lovely craft ales and live music. Here's what's on in Notts this week...
Gig review: Deap Vally farewell tour at Rescue Rooms
Sun 09 Jun 2024The two woman powerhouse that is Deap Vally brought their heavy blues rock n roll to Rescue Rooms this week, marking their farewell tour after thirteen years together...
An interview with Pippa Hennessy, Notts' literary linchpin
Sat 08 Jun 2024From jointly masterminding Nottingham's bid to become a UNESCO City of Literature, to helping the Nottingham Writers' Studio to flourish, if there's something amazing and literary going in Notts then it's usually got Pippa Hennessy's fingerprints on it. As Five Leaves opens up submissions for pamphlets from debut poets, we chatted to Pippa, who'll be editing the series, to get the latest scoop...