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Interview: Horrible Histories at the Royal Concert Hall

The unstoppable success of the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series is coming live (and dead!) to the Royal Concert Hall this March, in what the promos say is a very special production. We spoke to cast members Richard David-Caine and Verona Rose...

Workshops, jazz, exhibitions and indie: here's what's o n in Notts this week 5 - 11 January 2026

Get creative, explore ancient history, eat Korean or groove to 2000s indie classics this week in Notts...

Step Right Up! Sneinton Market's Circus Hub tell us about their inclusive range of classes

If January, or life in general, has you feeling slothful, running away with the circus can sound like just the right dose of romanticism. But rather than leave your entire life to cavort with clowns, how about heading down to Sneinton Market’s Circus Hub to try some aerial silks, hoop, rope, and trapeze. We spoke to owners Kay Monrose and Ria Ashcroft, to hear about the benefits of their diverse range of classes and why anyone can have a go at circus skills…

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

The Leen: Nottingham’s River

Wellbeing At Wollaton: Yoga

Ten Nottingham activities that could improve your mental and physical wellness

It’s a new year and inevitably many of our thoughts turn to lifestyle changes, getting fit, trying new things and increasing our physical and mental wellness. Aside from hitting the gym there are various other things you can try in Nottingham to get the endorphins going and make this January feel a little lighter. Here are a few of our recommendations, but make sure that you check out individual websites for special events and more info…

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

Watch Party: World Darts Championship Final

The Leen: Nottingham’s River

LeftLion Magazine Issue #191 January 2026

Featuring Circus Hub, wellness activities in Notts, Fat Digester, Burns Night themed football columns, the story of Tom Simpson, Embankment Run Club, We Are Repairs, and more... 

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Explore & Imagine Creative Dance

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

The Joyful Jukebox Radcliffe Sing-alongs

The Leen: Nottingham’s River

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

The Leen: Nottingham’s River

Left Magpie January 2025: So Near and Yet so Far

Our Notts County columnist Julian McDougall, is back with a report of the festive period at Notts County FC...

All is wells: a story of community planting in St Ann's

Pondering what’s giving him the positive feels going into 2026, our Environment Editor takes a walk (or more likely a cycle or skate) down St Ann’s Well to tell a small but inspirational tale of hope.

Explore & Imagine Creative Dance

Helen Oxenbury: We're Going On a Bear Hunt and Other Adventures

New Year's Eve Nottingham Singalong With Crazy Little Sing Called Pub

NYE BOU, FRICTION, LENS | Groovebox & Submerged at The Nest

The Leen: Nottingham’s River