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We Chat to Blue Monkey Brewery as They Celebrate Their 15th Birthday

With a striking name that will not leave your mind even after downing a couple of their well-crafted beers, the Blue Monkey Brewery is celebrating their fifteenth birthday this year. We spoke to Laura Beavon-Lee, sales manager at the brewery, about the brand’s legacy, future aspirations and some of their most memorable moments over the years…

Film Review: Red Black Green

Notts-based film director Naphat “Naps” Boonyaprapa has released a documentary on his favourite topic - table tennis. Here's what we thought of it...

Nadia on... Generational Inequality

In her regular column, Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome talks about generational inequality...

10 Ways to Look After Your Mental Health at University

Starting university can always prove challenging - whether you’re full of confidence or nervous about change. But you should always take comfort in the fact that there is support out there, whether it’s in the form of a friendly word of advice or more structured, tailored counselling programmes. Here are ten tips from NTU Student Mental Health Champion Kerry Luff for how to look after your mental health over the next few years while studying at university…

Gig Review: Catmilk at The Bodega

It's always a special experience when you get the chance to see someone perform for the first time, and these three Nottingham artists did not disappoint...

Framework's Big Sleep Out - A Sleeping Bag War On Homelessness

Nottingham-based charity Framework is inviting the public to spend the night in a sleeping bag to help tackle the homelessness crisis...

A Tent In With Intent - St Ann’s Resident Camps Out for Migrants

St Ann’s is one of Nottingham’s most multicultural places, and home to many migrant communities. To highlight the varied reasons for which people leave their homes, travel, and settle in new communities, local resident Rosey Thomas Palmer is camping out in a tent all this week to raise money for Tearfund. Here she explains why…

We Catch Up With Artistic Director Saad Eddine Said as New Art Exchange Turns 15 Years Old

With a sleek, black facade that sets it apart from the predominantly red brick cityscape of the locality, New Art Exchange, (NAE) which stands as a local (and national) landmark at the heart of Hyson Green, is celebrating their 15th birthday. Saad Eddine Said, artistic director and CEO at the NAE speaks about how the institution has emerged as a centre that celebrates the diversity of artistic expression and creativity rooted in South-Asian, African and Caribbean traditions. 

Gig Review: The Everly Pregnant Brothers at Metronome

Long may The Everly Pregnant Brothers' maternity leave last…

In Photos: Rachel Croft at Rough Trade

Nottingham-based independent musician and songwriter Rachel Croft brought her music to Rough Trade last week...

In Photos: Belters Choir Perform 'Songs In The Tunnel'

Slamovision Poetry Slam Comes to Nottingham

Eurovision is old news. If you are a budding poet, get involved in Slamovision this December

Gig Review: Kosheen at Metronome

Kosheen kicked off their latest UK tour on a sweltering late summer evening...

We Catch Up With Iguazu as They Celebrate Their 20th Anniversary

Fellow vicenary club member, the eco-conscious and fair-trade Iguazu, has also reached the milestone of twenty years in 2023. We catch up with owner Neil as he shares the story that led him and partner Karen on this venture... 

Gandeys Circus, Broadway’s Short Stack and the Bush Doctor Reunion: Here’s What's On In Nottingham This Week: 11 - 17 September

This week, head to the circus, check out some live music, or sit back and watch a film...

We Catch Up With Demob Happy Before Their Headline Show At The Bodega

Ben Blissett chats with Matthew Marcantonio, singer-bassist of Demob Happy, ahead of their show at The Bodega on Wednesday 13 September...

In Photos: Foolhardy Folk Festival

Honorary Notts legend Beans on Toast curated this day of folk fun at the Arboretum at the end of August...

Film Review: Bolan's Shoes

Timothy Spall + Marc Bolan should = guaranteed success, right? Well, sadly not...

We Highlight 40 Stars of Television Workshop to Celebrate Its 40th Birthday

In crazy news, Nottingham institution The Television Workshop turned forty this year. A leading light in the screen industry, the award-winning drama group has produced everyone from The Last of Us’ Ellie Williams to Line of Duty’s Kate Fleming over the past four decades. But that’s just scratching the surface. So, to go very on-the-nose, we thought we’d create a handy little sheet of, you guessed it, forty big and small screen releases that have been improved by our very own Workshop talents. Track them down, tick them off, and enjoy them all…