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Part-time comedian and full-time NHS anaesthetist, Ed Patrick has taken to writing about the wacky world of medicine in his new book Catch Your Breath: The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist. Ahead of Patrick’s visit to Five Leaves this December, our writer Lewis Keech catches up with the new author to chat his medical memoir, podcast and humour that can be found in the darkest moments…
Raleigh have opened a new city centre cycling hub on Maid Marian Way, celebrating their star-studded history and wide range of high-tech electric options. We paid them a visit…
The Crying Violets have become one of the most interesting, unique bands in Nottingham since forming in 2019 - but, despite playing at the likes of Splendour Festival and BBC Introducing, the highlight of the past few years for lead singer Katie Lyle undoubtedly has to be her time as LeftLion’s Music Editor. We chat to her about her passion for both producing and writing about music…
Following on from Lewis Townsend’s article in our November magazine expounding the benefits of hedgerows and trailing the Hedgerow Heroes project, our own Environment Editor and Green Hustle co-leader Adam Pickering gives us the ground report from the first planting day…
Combining the supernatural with the mundane, Nottingham author Jim Gibson has just published his debut short story collection, The Bygones - a project based loosely around his hometown of Newstead Village. Made up of 21 stories, it muses on a place that has been forgotten by the world, the everyday minutiae of life and the oddness that is so often found in rural communities. We catch up with the writer to find out about how he uses the place as a character, how he put the collection together and much more…
We catch up with local band The Chase about what they've been up to lately...
Gemma chats to bigfatbig about their new EP Rockin’ and Rollin’ and Whatnot’ ahead of their show at Metronome later this month...
A conspiracy theorist’s dream, Cosmoctopus, the new board game from Sherwood-based publisher Paper Fort Games, explores what would happen if octopuses were actually alien. Following the launch of its Kickstarter campaign, Lead Developer Chris Kingsnorth tells us what to expect…
Life can be tough for any youngster - but that’s especially true in Nottingham, the Youth Opportunity Index has found. Thankfully, Base 51 are stepping up to support 11-25 year-olds across the city through counselling, group work and, very shortly, with their new music events, SUNDAY SES51ONS. Khadijah Islam hears all about the charity’s vital work…
From being nominated for awards to screening at Broadway Cinema, Scott Driver’s short film, Hamster, has made its mark on audiences and critics alike. And, with its powerful message on PTSD and the impact of war, it’s easy to see why…
Have you ever thought long and hard about caves (steady…)? If so, you’ll love Hollow Earth: Art, Caves and The Subterranean Imaginary, Nottingham Contemporary’s latest exhibition exploring what goes on beneath the ground - and if not, you might be surprised at just how fascinating they are…
Born in Cardiff, Matthew Myers first joined the Nottingham Panthers while studying Real Estate Management at Nottingham Trent University. Now captain of the team for the 2022-23 season, the forward is aiming to push his side back to greatness. After a difficult start to the current campaign, we talk to the 37-year-old about his new responsibilities, playing in an arena and wanting to let go of the past…
LeftLion columnist and MP for Nottingham East Nadia Whittome discusses our new government...
Publishing his first novel Burning Ash after ten years in the writing, Richard Kish found himself stuck for inspiration, in large part because of his experiences with depression. So, in the hopes of a ‘creative boost’, Kish turned to poetry, making a vow to write a single piece every single day in July. Now published in a collection of the month’s name, we chat with the young writer about how the project came about, life with mental health struggles and the difference between prose and poetry…
Keeping on with our Notts Goes Green series, we chat with Suzanne Golden of BACKLIT art gallery and studios - on practising what they preach, creating connections, and engaging the public with their environmental impact.
City of Literature's Matt Turpin gives new Notts students his five reading recommendations for this coming year...
LeftLion are delighted to announce the appointment of George White as our new editor. He will take over the role from Ashley Carter from the beginning of October...
From co-creating the British TV classic The Royle Family to setting up Baby Cow Productions with Steve Coogan, Henry Normal has had an industrious career in the arts. But since retiring, the 65-year-old has turned his hand back to his first love, poetry, and is celebrating his second volume of Collected Poems, published last month by Flapjack Press…
After graduating from the University of Nottingham, Hanna Flint has gone from strength-to-strength as a film journalist, working at publications like Empire, Time Out and The Guardian. Now we catch up with her about her debut book, Strong Female Character…
Formerly the Director of HOME Slough, Saad Eddine Said has built a career in the arts sector, having worked with many high-profile organisations and artists. He spoke to us about his aims within his new role as Artistic Director and CEO of the New Art Exchange in Nottingham…
In 2018, poet Michael Pedersen set off on a trip across the Scottish Highlands with one of his best friends Scott Hutchison - founder of the indie rock band Frightened Rabbit. But after the sudden passing of the latter, Pedersen found himself surrounded by grief as he sat down to write his next book. Unable to write poetry, though, he poured himself into journals, and what emerged was Boy Friends, the touching new release chronicling his life through the lens of male friendships. Ahead of his event at Waterstones on Tuesday 9 August, we catch up with the author about his process and inspiration…
Fancy topping off some aliens, growing your own virtual utopia, or maybe sitting down for a game of Magic: The Gathering with your mates, but want to raise money to help fight homelessness at the same time? Local charity Framework have just the answer you're looking for. Introducing their new gaming-oriented campaign, Power Up
From posting comedic videos on Twitter to starring in one of the most popular comedies on TV, Our Flag Means Death, Newark-born Nathan Foad has had one hell of a story so far. We chat to the writer, actor and producer about working with Taika Waititi, his new show, Newark, Newark, and how he plans to build an entertainment empire…
Fostering the local skating community through free lessons and community projects, Skate Nottingham now need our help...
We chat to director Oliver Blair about how he walked a fine line between tragedy and comedy to depict grief in his witty, yet poignant, debut short film, The Tree, which follows two characters dealing with the loss of their father…
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