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At The Wheel: Raleigh's New Managing Director Lee Kidger on The Company's Local History

Originally founded in Nottingham in 1885, The Raleigh Bicycle Company went on to become one of the oldest and most well-loved bicycle companies in the world. From transforming Notts into the world-leader for bicycle manufacturing and creating countless jobs in the city to being the workplace of Alan Sillitoe’s Arthur Seaton in Saturday Night and Sunday Morning and crafting the iconic bikes that would help shape a generation of cyclists, the name Raleigh is as tightly woven into Nottingham’s DNA as any other. A lot has changed for the company over the years, but it’s still firmly based in Notts (in Eastwood these days). We spoke to their Managing Director Lee Kidger…

No Jobs in the Arts Launch 'In Conversation' Series

The audio interview series includes interviews with six people of colour, exploring their experiences of inclusivity, accessibility, and self-empowerment in the arts...

The Thompson Brothers on Euro 2021, Venus Williams and The Jab

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

Nottingham Castle is Reopening, and This is What You Can Expect...

The wait is finally over, and one of Nottingham’s most loved cultural attractions is gearing up to welcome the public back after an extensive redevelopment. We spoke to Alex Broughton at Nottingham Castle Trust to find out what people can expect from the reopening of Nottingham Castle...

Under Cover Artist: Emily Thursfield

After four glorious years at LeftLion, Emily Thursfield is calling it a day and chucking us a beautiful cover on her way out the door. She tells us a bit about the process behind her artwork, and what she’s going to miss most about LL HQ...

Film Review: A Quiet Place Part II

John Krasinski’s horror sequel is the perfect pandemic blockbuster, writes Roshan Chandy…

LeftLion Magazine #136

Featuring Raleigh Bicycle Company, Nottingham Castle reopening, Forest vs. Derby European Championship XIs, A Vaccinator in Notts, Face Your Fears, Don't Fear the Reaper, Phoebe Boswell, Art Exhibitions to Check Out, Golden Handshake, Poet Anne Holloway, John Shaw at the Battle of Waterloo and loads more...

Overheard in Notts

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Beeston’s New Arc Cinema is a Blast

Roshan Chandy chats to the staff and special guest Shane Meadows about this brilliant new Beeston cinema.

Film Review: First Cow

Kelly Reichardt’s plainly charming Western takes a slow amble through the business life of the frontier…

Saving the Sherwood Library Cherry Trees

TV Review: The Falcon and The Winter Soldier

This Captain America spin-off series is a welcome return to the excitement of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, writes Michael Vince...

Out of Time: The Pierrepoint Hangmen Dynasty

From rather innocuous beginnings in Sutton Bonington, Nottinghamshire, Henry Albert Pierrepoint – who simply went by Harry – would go on to create a rather unique, gruesome family dynasty. For at various times during the first half of the twentieth century, Harry, his son, Albert and brother, Thomas, all held the position of Hangman of England, executing 849 men and women between them…

YMCA Calls for Your Memories for 150 Stories Campaign

The Nottinghamshire charity is celebrating its 150th anniversary with 150 Stories, an exhibition curated from your memories and experiences...

Ten Years Later: Thor

Michael Vince looks at one of the earliest entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a decade since its release...