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School children plant tiny forest they hope community will "cherish to the heart"
Wed 10 Dec 2025School children and members of the local community have planted 3,000 trees at Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, laying the foundations for a ‘microforest’ that will enrich the area for generations.
Luxury gifting guide: the best wine gifts for connoisseurs
Wed 10 Dec 2025Some gifts are used and forgotten; others stay tied to a very specific moment, like a dinner that went on longer than expected or even a quiet night that turned into a long conversation, and a well‑chosen bottle of wine usually belongs to this second group. For someone who enjoys exploring regions, fine wine is a way of giving time, craftsmanship and shared experience.
Local Picks: London’s Best Mediterranean Restaurants You’d Never Notice
Wed 10 Dec 2025Many of the best hidden restaurants in London that locals swear by come from the Mediterranean dining scene, tucked into neighbourhoods like Soho, Shoreditch, Hackney Road and Primrose Hill. These spots attract loyal local followings through word-of-mouth, flavour-first menus, and warm hospitality...
Nadia on... Sudan
Tue 09 Dec 2025In her monthly column, Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome writes about the mounting crisis in Sudan.
Cocktails and Crime at the National Justice Museum this New Year’s Eve?
Mon 08 Dec 2025Looking for something different to do on New Year’s Eve 2025? Fancy an evening solving a crime and drinking cocktails at the National Justice Museum?
Gig review: The Rasmus at Rock City
Mon 08 Dec 2025It may be close to the end of 2025, but for one night only, The Rasmus transported us back to 2003 for the final night of their Weirdo tour at Rock City, accompanied by fellow Finnish band Block of Flats and American emo rockers The Funeral Portrait. From within a beautifully mixed crowd of longtime fans, younger listeners and older fans reliving their youth and chasing that sweet feeling of nostalgia, the show was full of energy and enthusiasm, from the bands and fans alike...
Theatre Review: The Little Mermaid at Nottingham Playhouse
Mon 08 Dec 2025This fresh take on The Little Mermaid is capturing hearts and catching imaginations...
Trentbarton has announced its bus services for Christmas 2025 and over the New Year...
Mon 08 Dec 2025Trentbarton has announced its bus services for Christmas 2025 and over the New Year. Here's everything you need to know about how to get around on their network over the festive period...
Exhibition review: Prisoners of Love: Until the Sun of Freedom
Mon 08 Dec 2025A powerful, affective exhibition at Nottingham Contemporary, Prisoners of Love: Until the Sun of Freedom simulates the physical and psychological confinement that Palestinians face on a small and large scale, while exploring the possibilities for resistance that emerge from these conditions.
We chat to James Yorkston ahead of his solo Bodega show
Sun 07 Dec 2025James Yorkston is a singer-songwriter, author and prolific collaborator. On the heels of a new album featuring Nina Persson (The Cardigans) and Johanna Soderberg (First Aid Kit) and a TV appearance with Jools Holland, and ahead of a solo show at The Bodega on 14th December, we caught up with James to talk obscure songs, collaborations and gig memories...
Gig review: Stereophonics at Motorpoint Arena
Sun 07 Dec 2025Welsh group Stereophonics are a key component of the British indie rock scene, playing a role in its development since their formation in 1992. Fronted by Kelly Jones, the band's popularity remains high, as a packed out show at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena proved...
Carol singing, Christmas markets, doom-tinged gigs and the return of Divorce: here's what's on this week in Notts 8 - 14 December 2025
Sun 07 Dec 2025Can we officially say it's time to get festive this week in Notts? From carol-singing and Christmas markets to doom-tinged gigs and the return of Divorce - here's our top picks of what's on...
Gig review: Alessi Rose at Rock City
Sat 06 Dec 2025Alessi Rose is becoming a more and more familiar name in the pop landscape. On the tail end of a year that’s included tours with Dua Lipa, she leans wholesale into the trend toward hyper-authenticity in pop, condensing thoughts of love and loss, of joy and mundanity, of disappointment and optimism into finely honed, irresistibly catchy tunes. Rock City played host to her Nottingham tour date...
Eyes on the skies: exploring the Sherwood Observatory
Sat 06 Dec 2025With darkness dominating two thirds of our day throughout December, the winter months are an excellent time to set your sights on the night sky and start learning about the stars. Thirty minutes from the city centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Sherwood Observatory is a science centre and planetarium which offers a truly immersive experience for both amateur star-gazers and space enthusiasts alike, presenting awe-inspiring films, astronomy courses, talks and special events. We went to take a look around…