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We Hear All About Newark Book Festival, the Event Aiming to Celebrate Nottinghamshire’s Literary Community

Sun 26 Jun 2022

Fancy a crime writing workshop? A heritage walk? Perhaps a story told on a riverboat? Well then you’re in luck, because Newark Book Festival has all that and more. Now in its sixth year, the festival is on a mission to celebrate Nottingham’s literary community and the local area. We catch up with Artistic Director Sara Bullimore to find out what’s in store…

The Loneliest Fear Of All: Graham Caveney Talks His New Book On Agoraphobia

Wed 15 Jun 2022

Still recovering from a Government-ordered lockdown, it’s no surprise that agoraphobia has been on our minds more than ever before, especially with so many of us being nervous to leave the house. But even with the additional press, the phobia is still a widely misrepresented one, not even fully understood by those experiencing it. In the hopes of learning more, our writer Lizzy O’Riordan read Nottingham author Graham Caveney’s new book On Agoraphobia, and chatted with him about feelings of loneliness, the history of the disorder, and how literature’s agoraphobics acted as his ‘salvation’...

7 of the Most Stressful Moments in Film History

Sat 11 Jun 2022

From Goodfellas to Funny Games, there have been some proper tense moments on the big screen...

Anna Kent Spills All About Her New Book: Frontline Midwife

Fri 10 Jun 2022

While still only in her twenties, Nottingham’s own Anna Kent left her job at the NHS, packed a bag and travelled to Sudan - then an active war zone - to offer her medical expertise to those in need. Now back in the UK and working as a midwife, the 41-year-old has written about her unbelievable experiences in Frontline Midwife: My Story of Survival and Keeping Others Safe, which provides a powerful story of perseverance, activism, and lessons learned…

A Rich History in Danger: Photographer Nathan Langman Muses on the Iconic Victoria Centre Market.

Thu 09 Jun 2022

For the last few months, Notts photographer Nathan Langman has been taking pictures at Victoria Centre’s iconic market - capturing the nostalgic simplicity of a long-running collective tradition. But faced with soaring rent and utility bills, many of these pillars of the community are at risk of collapse, and there is now a fear that this cherished city spot could be lost to history…

Out of Time: Exploring the History of the Victorian Freak Show With Author Dr John Jacob Woolf

Tue 07 Jun 2022

How is it that, in the space of less than a century, society’s attitudes towards people born with disabilities changed from them being exploited as the most popular form of entertainment in Victorian society to being seen with sympathy, dignity and respect? Partly based on our intrinsic fear and fascination with ‘the other’, and partly down to a myriad of other reasons - including the intervention of Queen Victoria herself - the freak show played an enormous role in shaping modern attitudes, and remains one of the most macabre, unusual and complex periods of British cultural history. Ahead of his talk at Nottingham Theatre Royal this month, Dr John Jacob Woolf, historian, author and expert on the Victorian freak show, explains more…

We Chat to 400 Rabbits Manager Julien Latil About the Venue’s History, Kiefer Sutherland, and the Social Media Story That Went Viral

Fri 27 May 2022

400 Rabbits - the bar where Aztec mythology, tequila and mezcal come together to provide a unique experience for visitors. We chat to general manager Julien Latil to find out more about the history of this iconic venue, the team’s lengthy campaign to offer Kiefer Sutherland a drink, and the social media story that won over people from around the world…

We Chat to David Gill, One of the Last Remaining Blacksmiths in Nottinghamshire

Sun 15 May 2022

From forging the hammer of Thor, the Norse god of thunder himself, to creating the ploughs that drove the British Agricultural Revolution, blacksmiths have played a crucial role in human history for millenia. Yet now there are only around 600 left in the entirety of the UK. We chat to David Gill, one of the last remaining blacksmiths in Notts, about the importance of the practice, what drew him to his line of work, and why interest in the craft is on the rise…

The Kooks Drummer Alex Nunez on his Notts heritage, Prince and playing Meadowlands next month...

Wed 11 May 2022

Ahead of their top slot at the city’s newest festival - Meadowlands - on Friday 3 June, we speak to The Kooks drummer Alex Nunez about his Notts lineage, Prince and touring the world…

We Took a Trip to the Nottingham Caesars to Learn More about American Football, the History of The Club and Making International News

Fri 06 May 2022

It’s fair to say that the rise of American Football in the UK has been meteoric. From the NFL regularly playing games at Wembley Stadium, to viewing figures and Google searches rising year after year, the sport now has an estimated 27,000 active players in the country. And Nottingham is no exception. Established in 1984, the Nottingham Caesars are one of the oldest American Football clubs in the UK, playing in the BAFA National League NFC South. We caught up with Caesars’ defensive linesman and Gameday Co-Manager Jamie Gatley to talk about the past, present and future of the club, and how a group of hungry mice recently helped the club gain international press…

Out of Time: The History of the Hemlock Stone

Wed 27 Apr 2022

On the outskirts of Stapleford lies a striking phenomenon in the form of the Hemlock Stone. Believed to have been a focal point for communities ranging from the Celts to the Romans, this fascinating rock formation has baffled locals for millenia, with some claiming it was the work of the Devil himself. We investigate this magnificent marvel in further detail…

The Fascinating History of the Nottingham Guild of Magicians

Wed 13 Apr 2022

From performing at office parties and weddings to selling out shows on the West End, this city’s magicians bring joy and blow minds across the UK and beyond - no small part thanks to the guidance and support of The Nottingham Guild of Magicians, our answer to the Magic Circle. We take a look back at its decades-spanning history, and dive into its future plans with President Andrew Morrison…

New Documentary Celebrates the History of Iconic Notts Gay Pub the New Foresters

Thu 07 Apr 2022

Nottingham’s oldest gay pub, New Foresters, opened in 1958 and has been the hub of Nottingham’s LGBTQ+ community ever since. We catch up with local filmmaker Damien Ebanks ahead of the release of his new documentary, which highlights the significance of this venue as a safe space for self-expression, and the importance of its landlady, Debbie Law…

DiY Collective Veteran Harry Harrison Discusses His New Book, Dreaming in Yellow, and the Importance of Rave Culture

Wed 23 Mar 2022

We chat to Harry Harrison, founding member of DiY Collective and author of new book Dreaming in Yellow: The Story Of The DiY Soundsystem, which takes a look back at rave culture...

Nottingham-Born Influencer Lauren Black Lifts the Lid on Social Media’s Impact on Body Image and Mental Health

Wed 16 Mar 2022

We chat to Lauren Black, an influencer from Nottingham with over 120,000 followers on Instagram, about the potential mental health challenges for models online, how she’s using her own platform for good, and her work on BBC documentary The Instagram Effect, which explores the darker side of an ever-expanding digital world…

How Notts Photographer Lucie Nechanická’s Book I Didn’t Ask For It Is Breaking Stereotypes Around Sexual Harassment

Mon 14 Mar 2022

Tired of the victim blaming narrative around sexual harrasment, photography student Lucie Nechanická created I Didn’t Ask For It - the photobook chronicling sexual harrasment in Nottingham. We chat to the budding photographer about breaking stereotypes, better sex education, and her process behind making the book…

TV Review: The Book of Boba Fett

Mon 14 Feb 2022

With its new Disney+ show The Book of Boba Fett, the Star Wars universe returns to the small screen - and with a popular ol' character to boot. But was this the smartest idea? Probably not...

Exhibition Reviews: The Eye as Witness and Fragments of Sudan at Djanogly Gallery

Thu 10 Feb 2022

As Lakeside Arts presents two chilling new exhibitions, The Eye as Witness and Fragments of Sudan, our understanding of agency, suffering, and war are refigured through photography and virtual reality…

Notts Barrister Christian Weaver Opens Up on the Importance of His New Pocket-Sized Book on Human Rights

Fri 21 Jan 2022

We chat to Carlton’s Christian Weaver, writer of The Law in 60 Seconds: A Pocket Guide to Your Rights, about his route into law, Kill the Bill, and why it’s so important to protect our freedoms…

We Hear All About New Book Follow the Moon and Stars: A Literary Journey Through Nottinghamshire

Thu 13 Jan 2022

Approached by Five Leaves Publications, John Baird set off on a mission to uncover Nottinghamshire’s literary history. We catch up with the author about his new book Follow the Moon and Stars: A Literary Journey Through Nottinghamshire…

Buy: Overheard In Notts Book Volume 3

Thu 18 Nov 2021

Move over Paw Patrol, Push-Poppers and Polly Pocket. It’s time for 2021’s must-have Nottingham stocking filler…

The Oral History Report Captures the Living Memories Behind the Promenade, Home to Nottingham’s Most Colourful Houses

Wed 17 Nov 2021

First classed as listed buildings in the eighties, the Promenade is home to some of Nottingham’s oldest and most colourful houses. We chat to Dan Lucas and Laura Summers about The Oral History Report - the book capturing the living memories behind this historic neighbourhood...

Black Friday With a Treat Kitchen Twist

Tue 16 Nov 2021

Black Friday is set to take place on Friday 26 November, and Treat Kitchen are donating all their proceeds to local recovery charity Double Impact...

Notts Author and Teaching Assistant Roza Bazrafshan Discusses Her Children's Book Big Squeeze Little Squeeze

Sun 19 Sep 2021

Roza Bazrafshan is combining her biggest passions, writing and teaching, to share an important message. Having recently released a unique children’s book, the teaching assistant discusses what it's like to inspire the next generation of budding writers…

The Resources, Groups and Organisations Committed to Nurturing Black Dignity, Joy and Achievement in Nottingham

Wed 15 Sep 2021

We run through some of the most important support networks, arts organisations and community groups dedicated to ensuring social justice and equality in Nottingham and beyond...

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