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On a beautiful summer’s day in July we took a jaunt to Beeston to visit vegetarian restaurant Cafe Roya, which brought fresh, healthy holiday vibes and warm service.

Gig review: KAP at Saltbox Presents

Sat 24 Aug 2024

To celebrate the release of her Still The Girl EP, Notts sensation KAP took to the mic as guest host / artist-in-residence for one night only at Saltbox, supported by a diverse array of local talent…

How a young lad from Derbyshire rose through Nottingham society and transformed his life 170 years ago.

LeftLion's Latest Listens #2: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 23 Aug 2024

LeftLion's Latest Listens is our music team's picks of the latest and greatest sounds from all around Nottingham and the Midlands. This week, LeftLion listens to new releases from Purple Suns, Modern Coven, Sunflower Thieves, Bram Bancroft and Lace Thief...

A gamemaster in Notts: we hear from an escape room employee

Fri 23 Aug 2024

Escape rooms have become quite a craze in recent years - so much so that Nottingham is lucky to boast almost fifty different rooms in and around the city. Ranging from the family-friendly and fun to the downright creepy and challenging, the premise is simple - your team is locked in a space for typically one hour and must solve a series of puzzles in order to escape - and with intricate sets, curious props and clever narratives, they make for an immersive and unique experience.

We decided to chat to one gamemaster in Notts to see what goes on behind the scenes, learn how the stories are created, and hear some of the strange observations they get on human relationships …Can you guess which escape room we spoke to?