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Nottingham Hoods: Our City's Big League Basketball Club

We had a natter with the star players of our local basketball team, rising to the top of the hoop charts

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Right. It is finally out in cinemas then. But is it any good? Here's our spoiler-free review

The LeftLion Christmas Video

A Christmas message in the form of a Nottingham take on The Night Before Christmas, brought to you by the LeftLion family and friends

Malt Cross Festive Food Bank Needs One Last Push

We love the Malt Cross, not just for its lovely snap and high ceilings, but for all the charitable ways it helps the Nottingham community

Overheard in Notts

The words on the street are often particularly hilarious, or even downright dumb

35 Bands You Wish You'd Seen at Rock City

We take a look back at some of the most prolific acts to jump on the stage of one of Nottingham's best gig venues...

Henry Normal and Lemn Sissay Perform at Nottingham Poetry Festival

We hit venue after venue to check out the city's literary prowess with events from Poetry is Dead Good, Mud Press, and Book Off

Idlewild at Rescue Rooms in Photos

We got down to see the band on the final date of their current tour at Rescue Rooms

Left Pie-On: December

"The time for questioning the manager's position after every defeat has now gone and the club as a whole should make efforts pull together"

My First Grow: Cannabis Grow Kits for Kids

The full story behind the controversial hemp grow kits for kids

Beeston Tales

We went to the White Lion in Beeston for a storytelling night

Night Owls

We speak to local director Sophie Black about her latest short film

Ten Years of Jumpers For Goalposts

Paying tribute to the night that Jake Bugg called his "worst gig ever"

The Ridiculous 6

The latest Adam Sandler travesty is exclusive to Netflix

Lawnmower Deth Christmas Party at Rock City

"Christmas shows are fantastic. I remember in the mid 80s going to see Mud, The Sweet, and Gary Glitter at Nottingham Palais. Perhaps we should gloss over that"

Gentleman’s Dub Club Shut Down Spanky Van Dykes

The dub reggae, ska band sent Nottingham city residents round the twist in Spanky Van Dykes as part of Reggae Takeover

New Art Exchange Exhibition: Sound Systems Back In Da Day

Woofers, tweeters and cones are rife in the latest offering from the New Art Exchange

The Pudding Pantry

Jumpers For Goalposts - A Decade of Craft in Pictures

Ten years of grown men and women going wild with glue sticks and pipe cleaners is coming to an end. We look back at some moments

The Barrel Drop

Nottingham Winter Wonderland Christmas Market

Write Lion 9,Write Lion

After a five-year absence, our literary podcast is back in association with NGDigital and UNESCO City of Literature

Pick of the Week: 14 - 22 December

There's plenty to do for both Christmas maniacs and through and through Scrooge's alike, this week

Nottingham Named UNESCO City of Literature

Back of the net! Today it was announced that Nottingham is now a UNESCO City of Literature. To everyone involved, we salute you

Live: YMCA Digital Presents The Young Creatives Annual Showcase

A free showcase at Rough Trade celebrating the work of the students