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Matt Forde on the General Election

Notts-born comedian, impressionist and radio and TV presenter, Matt Forde is doing pretty well for himself. He’s got regular shows on Dave and Talksport, as well as a podcast that’s got politicians queueing up to talk about chocolate and breakfast cereal. And he’s coming home to perform for you lot, this month...

You Are Not Alone

Nick Marlow is a 46 year old Peer Support Worker and Volunteer. He is in recovery from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and has experienced addiction. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.  

There Is Hope

Kenneth, 36, is a Tree Consultant living with PTSD, Dissociative Personality Disorder and Bipolar. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.

You’re More Loved Than You Realise

Matt Martin is a 42 year old Research Manager, living with Clinical Depression and Anxiety. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.

You Are Not Your Illness

Ben is an Artist, Musician and Small Business Owner. He also lives with Clinical Depression. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.  

Talking About Mental Illness Must Be Normalised

Student Ben Lomas, 20, has lived with anxiety and depression since he was a child. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.  

Mental Health Issues Can Affect Anyone

Simon is 37, and works as a Healthcare Professional and a Musician. He also has lived experience of an eating disorder, self harm, depression and anxiety. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.  

We Are More Than A Diagnosis

Matt is 42 and currently a full-time student. He also lives with depression and cyclothymia. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.  

The Voice In Your Head Is Not The Real You

Steven Heath, 37, suffered with anxiety and depression for years. He now works as a Mental Health Coach. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.

It’s Okay Not To Be Okay

Alexander Chalkley is twenty six years old, and works as a Programme Manager. Living with severe anxiety and depression, we caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.

We headed down to Rough Trade for Record Store Day 2017

Started as a way of revitalising the sales of independent record shops, as it celebrates its tenth anniversary some people think it's kind of lost its way. We checked out this year's festivities...

Street Tales: The Stone Man... A Nottingham Knight

The history lessons you'd never have got at school...

Nusic's Future Sound of Nottingham 2017: Kelsey Shaw

Meet Kelsey Shaw, one of the semi-finalists of Nusic's FSN 2017...

Group Therapy Comedy at Rough Trade Nottingham

Rough Trade’s superb Group Therapy night boasts an impressive list of the nation’s best stand-up talent, and this month’s line-up was no exception...

Nusic's Future Sound of Nottingham 2017: One Giant Causeway

Meet One Giant Causeway, one of the semi-finalists of Nusic's FSN 2017...

Live Music Review: The Orielles, Babe Punch and Cherry Hex & The Dream Church at The Chameleon

Up-coming Halifax band alongside new Notts talent...

1940s Knees-up at Nottingham Castle in Photos

We took a trip into the past, and took a few snaps while we were at it...

Notts County Cricket: April Round-Up

Our Gav gives us the cricket rundown of the month past...

Nusic Future Sound of Nottingham Finalists 2017

Every year Nusic whack on a showcase of the best upcoming talent in our fair city. That’s right, it’s time for the Future Sound of Nottingham Final. 2017 sees the grand event take place at Rock City, the judges are all top music heads, and it’s free to come down and see. Drumroll, please. Here are this year’s finalists...

What Notts: The Latest News and Stories

Find out what's been going off around and about Nottingham city for the past month...

Nusic's Future Sound of Nottingham 2017: The Dandylions

Meet The Dandylions, one of the semi-finalists of Nusic's FSN 2017...

Art Review: Women of a Nervous Disposition

Around the corner from LeftLion HQ is the Lace Market Gallery, based in the NCN arts building. We had a wander down to check out Denise Weston’s Women of a Nervous Disposition...

I Keep My Antidepressants in a Batman-Shaped Pez Dispenser

Abigail Fish reckons comedy and a sense of humour is a pretty good healer. We tend to agree. Here she is to tell us all exactly why laughing matters...

Poets Phlexx Their Muscles at Suede

Phlexx Records put on a hell of a show down at Suede Bar last week: 24 Poets, four heats, one final. With some seriously sick prizes up for grabs.

Callout for Nottingham's Young Poet Laureate