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Byron: Poet, Rebel... Politician?

Nottingham Central Library Tour

Hidden History Tour

Hippie Death Cult

Gig review: Sting and Nile Rodgers at Forest Live

The Forest Live concert series at Sherwood Pines – our area's largest public woodland, and part of Nottingham's back garden – has become a firm favourite on the local music festival scene. LeftLion went down to the woods and witnessed two legendary names, Nile Rodgers & CHIC and Sting, in action...

We speak to The Pastel Project about safety, healthcare, education, and making Nottingham a Trans Sanctuary City

Trans identities have become a huge news topic in recent years. Despite only 0.5% of the population reporting their gender identity and sex to be different than when registered at birth*, the media often leads us to believe that trans people pose a risk to the wider society, while trans people are rarely given a voice.

To learn more from the community themselves, we put some questions to Nottingham organisation The Pastel Project, to hear how they are looking to make Nottingham a Trans Sanctuary City, and understand their perspective on topics such as safety, law-making, healthcare, and education.

*respondents in the 2021 UK census

An Evening With Lord Ian Botham

Club Wormhole

Early Years Sensory Workshops: We Are Wonderlings

Mini Throwing Taster

Hidden History Tour

Inspire Community Open 2024: Artists Call Out!

Festivals, exhibtions and gigs: Here's what's on this week in Notts: 1 - 7 July 2024

This week in Notts! Enjoy some homegrown talent on the canal at Waterfront Festival or an array of tribute acts at Could Be Real Festival, take an arty excursion to New Art Exchange or have a family day out at the Sneinton Festival.

Festival review: Day three at Download Festival

A fortnight ago, Download 2024 had reached its final day. LeftLion was there to witness an incredible climax to a weekend of rock and metal music at Donington Park...

Smash Sherwood 5k/10k

Little Bribes // Pillow Fort // Clay Lake

The Wonders Of the Human Heart

Paul Hart: Truncated

Effie Burns: Earthly Treasures

1999: Ghost Dog - the Way Of the Samurai

Nottingham Chamber Music Festival - Busk N' Brew

Cherry On Top

Fashion Fictions - Mending Workshop

Hidden History Tour

Outlaw Sunday Session with Ryan Chris & The Rough Cuts (USA) and Noisemaker's Guild (UK)