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Out of Time: The Lonely Hearts Magazine of Nottingham
Wed 14 Jan 2026When it comes to dating, we often think of Tinder, Grindr, Hinge… the list goes on. But how did people meet each other before we could swipe right? Surprisingly, the history of the personal advert is thought to go back to the 1700s, but one of the earliest examples from Nottingham was a monthly magazine called The Link. CJ De Barra delves into its history and the repercussions of its ‘improper’ use…
Fine Fat Funk: Fat Digester talk thirty years of making music ahead of Beat the Streets
Mon 12 Jan 2026Not many Nottingham-based bands and acts can boast a thirty-year longevity, but Fat Digester certainly can. The eclectic, cool and funky collective have been making audiences move and groove in awe since the 90s, and have no intention of stopping or slowing anytime soon. We had a chat with frontman Paul 'Ned' Needham all about the band’s approaches, stage shows and very exciting future plans!
Sunday Service: eight great spots in Notts for a roast
Sun 11 Jan 2026As we move through winter, the season of traditional British roast dinners is upon us. Here we’ve picked out eight of our favourite city centre spots to hide away for a feast with your friends and family…
From grassroots gigs to arena shows: Here's what's on in Nottingham, 12 - 18 January
Sun 11 Jan 2026January: a quiet month? Not in Nottingham. This week the city stays busy as ever, with nationally loved bands playing shows and smaller gigs taking place at local venues. If you're suffering from January blues there's bound to be something here that will banish them...
Sai Masud on facilitating Tenx9: a storytelling event at Broadway Cinema
Sat 10 Jan 2026Branching off from a unique event in Belfast, Tenx9 Nottingham sees nine local people tell ten minute stories about their lives in the atmospheric surrounds of Broadway Cinema. The next instalment of the event is in January, so we heard more about it from facilitator Sai Masud.
From The Kitchen with Connor Sullivan, Head Chef at Bar Iberico
Fri 09 Jan 2026We chat to Connor Sullivan, Head Chef at Bar Iberico Nottingham
Review: The National Youth Orchestra-Shimmer at the Royal Concert Hall
Thu 08 Jan 2026What could be more uplifting than the country's national orchestra for young people. And they are in town. So how did they do...
Mending our ways: how two Notts locals founded a national repairs directory
Thu 08 Jan 2026Ally Booker and Gemma Broad are two repairs professionals in Nottingham, who in June 2025 founded We Are Repairs: an online directory of UK businesses which give products of all kinds a longer lifespan. Their aim was to shift the public mindset away from a careless ‘throwaway culture’ – they tell us about how the project’s gone since.
Nadia on… Punch by James Graham
Wed 07 Jan 2026Nottingham Labour MP Nadia Whittome talks about the real-life story behind James Graham's hit West End stage show Punch...
Rage against the running machine: local class Rockfit's alternative take on fitness
Tue 06 Jan 2026Looking to shake off the ‘toxicity’ of the festive season, let your ‘bodies’ hit the floor, and get ‘one step closer’ to your fitness goals? Well, if you have a penchant for alternative music, get yourself down to RockFit, Nottingham’s alternative fitness class where friendly metal fans rock out to work out. We spoke to Nottingham instructors Jack ‘Kastor’ Wilkinson and Sam ‘Blu’ Rynne to discover what it’s all about…
Interview: Horrible Histories at the Royal Concert Hall
Mon 05 Jan 2026The 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
Mon 05 Jan 2026Get 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
Sun 04 Jan 2026If 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…