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Festival of Science and Curiosity - LEGO Build the Change Saving Today’s Dinosaurs at Wollaton Hall

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Gig review: VUKOVI at Rescue Rooms

The rise of Scottish rock duo VUKOVI has been quite something to witness. From emerging out of the independent alternative scene over a decade ago, the band have built a devoted cult following off the success of their four studio albums. With 2025 long player My God Has Got A Gun marking their biggest release to date, we headed along to their sold-out Saturday night show at Rescue Rooms to join in the party…

10 Gems: Best Hidden Restaurants in London that Locals Swear by

Discover the best hidden restaurants in London that locals swear by - ten under-the-radar spots serving bold flavours, from Israeli kitchens to cult pasta bars.

Midnight Rodeo - NYC Fundraiser

Crime and a Cuppa

Nature Poetry Workshop: After Simon Armitage

Big Special

Royal Republic

Festival of Science & Curiosity Secret Science Show at Wollaton Hall

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Night Creatures Podcast #5: Adam and Rob Perkins from Boho Festival on organising Notts parties from the 90s to now

Night Creatures is a LeftLion podcast, shining a light on the promoters of Nottingham. Your host and interviewer is Beane, co-founder of Nottingham’s beloved Soul Buggin’ night and he brings with him two decades of experience of putting on great parties in the city.

LeftLion's Latest Listens #39: Notts music we're currently spinning

In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2026, our music team reviews new releases from ALT BLK ERA, Book of Churches, The Red Line, People Laughing and Pict...

Theatre Review: The Beekeeper of Aleppo

Following its world premiere at The Nottingham Playhouse in 2023, The Beekeeper of Aleppo makes a welcome return to its theatre of origin. But can the new production live up to its early acclaim....

Stirring things up: meeting the voices behind local chronic illness and business podcast 3Spoonies

Running a successful podcast is quite the task in itself, but what happens when you pair it with chronic illness, fluctuating energy levels, and times when you feel like your body is fighting against you? Emily Davies sat down to talk to the minds behind 3Spoonies, a Nottinghamshire-based podcast hosted by Karen Duncan, Claire Napper, and Jo O’Neil, about everything from balancing their work and home lives to how we can make entrepreneurship more inclusive.

Explore & Imagine Creative Dance

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Jim Moray

Gig review: Punk Rock Factory at Rock City

Punk Rock Factory and Nottingham are a match made in heaven. Having sold out Rock City several times, the lovable Welsh rogues returned this month for the opening night of their We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat tour,  bringing their high‑energy chaos, nostalgic sing-alongs and inflatable animals bouncing over your head - and making Rock City the silliest place to be on a Saturday night...

Comedy Review: Vittorio Angelone's 'You Can't Say Nothing Any More' at the Nottingham Arts Theatre

Vittorio Angelone is back in town again with his new show at the Nottingham Art's Theatre. The show is titled You Can't Say Nothing Any More. However, our Leftlion critic had plenty to say about that...  

Left Stag: February - A Rollercoaster Ride

If a week is a long time in politics,  then two months is an age in football. Because of the Burn’s Night Scottish special in January, that’s how long it’s been since we had a proper check in on Mansfield Town’s progress...