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Gig review: Supergrass at Rock City
Mon 19 May 2025There were no bands quite like Supergrass, in 1995. At least, not our writer's hazy recollection. They stood out; slightly apart from their contemporaries. Off to the side seemingly having just that little bit more fun than anyone else. On the evidence of this riotous, rollocking show at Rock City, the same is just as true in 2025...
Gig review: Bryan Adams at Motorpoint Arena
Mon 19 May 2025With new songs under his belt, and a vast back catalogue of hits, Bryan Adams has come a long way since his 90s Wembley Stadium heyday. We headed to Motorpoint Arena to find out if the Canadian rocker is still on form...
Film Review: Final Destination: Bloodlines
Mon 19 May 2025Join us as we review Final Destination: Bloodlines. Will it make you watch your step next time you cross the road? Absolutely...
The founders of Hyson Green Community Action tell us why they're greening and cleaning their streets
Mon 19 May 2025Combating fly-tipping pile ups that pose health hazards to loved ones, Hyson Green Community Action was a naturally formed group sparked from the thirty year build of frustration from sisters Zaynab and Farzana Akhtar. Starting with a popular petition, Hyson Green locals have come together to not only change their environment, but the mindset of the younger generation who call the area home. We decided to talk to the sisters behind the clean scheme to discover their future goals and current achievement.
Stories, stages, and sharp needles: here's what's on events this week in Nottingham 19 - 26 May 2025
Sun 18 May 2025This week in Notts, dance meets discourse, literature leads the way, and the tattoo machines are buzzing...
We catch up with three city centre restaurants ahead of Nottingham Restaurant Week in June
Sat 17 May 2025Nottingham Restaurant Week is set to take place across the city from Monday 2 to Sunday 8 June. Organised by It’s in Nottingham, it’s a chance for you to access exclusive discounts and try out some new flavours from the city’s vibrant food scene. To mark the occasion, we caught up with representatives of three popular dining spots involved: Antonio Oriente from Pizzamisu, Amita Sawhney from MemSaab and Terry Hayfield from Fellows, Morton & Clayton.
LeftLion's Latest Listens #22: Notts music we're currently spinning
Fri 16 May 2025In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from Blackadder, Mollie Ralph and Set In Motion...
Gig review: Hachiku at The Grove, with Lucy Crisp and Emzae
Fri 16 May 2025Following its win at the Duckies last week, we headed to The Grove to catch two local artists - and one from very far away…
Theatre review: A Thousand Splendid Suns at Nottingham Playhouse
Fri 16 May 2025Stage reviewer Beverley Makin went along to see literary adaptation A Thousand Splendid Suns at Nottingham Playhouse, a moving adaptation by Ursula Rani Sarma in conjuction with Birmingham Rep and Leeds Playhouse.
Comedian Matt Forde talks Notts, politics, podcasts and Forest, ahead of his upcoming Nottingham Playhouse gig
Fri 16 May 2025Nottingham’s own Matt Forde is a comedian, TV and radio presenter, writer, impressionist and more. He’s perhaps best known for his podcast The Political Party, where he interviews politicians. However, he’s also a regular on radio, TV and even voiced Donald Trump in the reboot of Spitting Image.
Competition: Win 3 X Pairs of Tickets for Just The Tonic's Summer Comedy Shindig at Elvastan Castle.
Thu 15 May 2025Nottingham's longest-running comedy club is putting on a summer weekend of comedy in the idyllic surrounds of Elvastan Castle in Derbyshire. We have some tickets to give away....
Collective Creations: we heard about the 1525 Collective at Nottingham Contemporary
Thu 15 May 2025Nottingham Contemporary is home to the 1525 Collective, a youth programme for Nottingham’s young creatives and has welcomed members such as local MP Nadia Whittome. From networking, to skill-building, workshops and projects, the collective extends a helping hand to the city’s creative youths.