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Two Notts Creatives Discuss the Future of Ratcliffe-On-Soar Power Station

Architectural Designer William Harvey and artist Ryan Boultbee, two creatives obsessed with the built environment, discuss the uncertain future of Ratcliffe-on-Soar (R-o-S) power station - that’s the big’un, with the giant cooling towers, that you can see dominating the landscape on the approach to Notts…

Film Review: Memoria

It has 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, but does Memoria get the much-coveted LeftLion seal of approval? Yes, as it turns out...

Film Review: Scream

The fifth film in the Scream franchise, um, Scream, is in cinemas now - and it is well worth a watch...

We Chat to Sophie Gargett, the Nottingham-Based Editor of Creative Culture Magazine The Dilettante

Artists, agony aunts and adorable cats - ‘creative culture’ magazine The Dilettante really has it all. We hear from its Nottingham-based editor, Sophie Gargett, about what people can expect from this peculiar publication…

POTW 17-23 January

From rap legend Jay Electronica to a night of classical music, this week has something for everyone... 

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Tommy Alexander

TITUS: T.Rex is King Exhibition

Exhibition Review: John Newling in the Studio at Beam

In this online exhibition, John Newling explores the Earth and ecology through the medium of soil, followed by a short essay. We discuss some of the most poignant works on display…

Just the Tonic Comedy Club - Nottingham

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TITUS: T.Rex is King Exhibition

A Tribute To Colin Slater MBE 1934-2022

Colin Slater MBE, the BBC Radio Nottingham Sports Broadcaster who spent over half a century covering the fortunes of Notts County FC, died on Monday 10 January at the age of 87.

50 Years Later: A Clockwork Orange

He wasn't a bad filmmaker, that Stanley...

We Hear All About New Book Follow the Moon and Stars: A Literary Journey Through Nottinghamshire

Approached by Five Leaves Publications, John Baird set off on a mission to uncover Nottinghamshire’s literary history. We catch up with the author about his new book Follow the Moon and Stars: A Literary Journey Through Nottinghamshire…

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We Are Recruiting: Marketing and Editorial Assistant

We are delighted to announce that we are offering another paid role at LeftLion as part of the Department of Work & Pensions Kickstart Scheme.

Hetain Patel’s Exhibition Trinity Comes to the New Art Exchange This January

Showcasing the largest solo exhibition by Hetain Patel, Trinity is coming to the New Art Exchange this January...

Theatre Review: How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found

After a two-year delay due to COVID, Fin Kennedy’s How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found is finally at Lace Market Theatre for a five-day run. Theatre Editor Rebecca Buck headed down there to see if it was worth the wait...

We Hear From Notts Director Liam Dexter on the Inspiration for His Short Film Bums: A Day in the Life

We speak to Liam Dexter, writer, director and star of the entertaining yet emotional mockumentary Bums: A Day in the Life - which follows three down-on-their-luck lads who spend their days roaming the streets of Nottingham… 

Paul Thomas Anderson: 13 of his Best Characters

To celebrate the release of Licorice Pizza, his ninth feature length film, we delve into the glorious world of Paul Thomas Anderson to pick thirteen of his best characters. We've avoided leading roles, so don't expect to see a Daniel Plainview or Dirk Diggler knocking around...

POTW 10-16 January

Small venues and upcoming bands, this week's gigs won’t put you too much out of pocket…

How Notts Suburbs Have Seen a Resurgence Since the Start of the Pandemic

From greengrocers to coffee shops, the pandemic inspired people to shop independent and support their local high streets. Almost two years on from the first lockdown, we investigate whether these shopping habits stuck and how they’re transforming Nottingham…

TITUS: T.Rex is King Exhibition

Film Review: Licorice Pizza

Paul Thomas Anderson maintains his winning streak…