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Nadia Whittome talks about the government's Pride in Place programme, and how it applies to Nottingham.
Over the years, many wonderful illustrations and photos have featured on the front cover of LeftLion. To celebrate our 200th issue, our office team has each picked out a personal favourite…
In May 2024, there was a fairly big change in the way that Nottinghamshire, and the East Midlands at large, were run. As part of the government’s ‘devolution’ agenda – giving more decision making power to local authorities – Labour's politician Claire Ward became the very first Mayor of the East Midlands. For this special 200th issue of LeftLion, we sat down for a chat with her…
Over in Hockley, Emmanuel House has been a pillar of the community for fifty years, providing a huge range of services to people experiencing homelessness in Nottingham. Extending from hot meals and shelter, to offering a multi-functional community hub and signposting, the centre’s work is imbued with care and compassion.
Ahead of their anniversary concert events coming up this month, we chatted to Emmanuel House Marketing and Communications Manager Nicola Ramsdale, to hear about their history and the services they offer.
Kid30 (aka Small Kid) has been creating art in Notts for the best part of three decades, including the cover of our 200th issue. We had a chat with him about his history, his exhibitions, the Notts graffiti scene and why he’s been bulk-buying old condom machines...
It's our 200th issue featuring Kid30, Claire Ward the Mayor of the East Midlands, Hockley Hustle, Neon Raptor, Nottingham Arts Theatre, psychic Kerry Ward and lots more...
20 years ago, in the midst of an indie boom kickstarted by a thriving New York rock scene, We Are Scientists emerged as the band seemingly just there for a good time, rather than a long time. However, two decades and nine albums later, they have become one of the mainstays from that flourishing mid-00s period, all thanks to a consistently solid discography and their natural chemistry with one another. Ahead of their show at Rock City later this week celebrating 20 years of their beloved debut album, With Love And Squalor, LeftLion caught up with the band’s charismatic frontman, Keith Murray…
The Sisters of Mercy proved beyond any shadow of doubt that they are still at the forefront of the Gothic music scene, with a breathtaking and flawless performance at a packed Rock City, that will likely linger in the memory of the those there for a long time to come...
Nicotine and the Babadook feature in this month's Overheard in Notts.
A spare time lockdown project lay dormant in Melvin Grant’s drawer for three years before resurfacing as an emotional, inspiring coming-of-age novel, spanning themes of abuse, homophobia, racism, love and loss. And if that isn’t enough, The Kingston Queen even has an accompanying musical album, written entirely by Melvin.
Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall was transformed into a place of sonic beauty, as Freya Ridings delivered a focused and emotive live show...
Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on Mansfield, The Death of Robin Hood, and vaccinations
Genre-hopping and Carnegie-nominated Darren Simpson has carved a unique space in folk horror with his new novel Lykewise. We sat down with him to unpack his inspiration, the journey behind its publication, and what scares teenagers these days.
Our resident investigator of Nottingham weird history looks into the stories hidden in idiosyncratic Hockley pub The Angel...
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