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LeftLion Appoint Sophie Gargett As New Editor

Changes are afoot at LeftLion again. We are delighted to announce the appointment of Sophie Gargett as our new Editor. Sophie will join the team in mid-June and you will start to see her influence on our issues from August onwards.

Former LeftLion Editor Bridie Squires Releases Her Debut Poetry Collection

LeftLion’s former leader, and uniquely talented creative, Bridie Squires is launching her very first poetry book, Duck on Bike. We hear about how Nottingham, lockdown, and loneliness influenced this no-holds-barred collection…

LeftLion Magazine #159

In Photos: Left Hand Lane, Lilac Grove and Part Time Animals

We sent Rae down to take some snaps of this trio of local bands as they took over The Bodega...

LeftLion Magazine #158

It's our literature special, guest-edited by our very own Lizzy O'Riordan! Within the issue, we chat to some of Nottingham's finest in the world of the written word, including: The Mushroom Bookshop; Global Wordsmiths; Speak Easy; SMUT! Verbal Burlesque; Page 45 and A Library Worker in Notts. But if that isn't enough, we sit down for an hour-long interview with the one and only Bella Ramsey, star of The Last of Us, as well as catching up with everyone from Luisa of Luisa's Vegan Chocolates to Joe of Amber Run. We hope you enjoy...

Bella Ramsey, Nottingham-Born Star of The Last of Us, Visits LeftLion to Chat Projects, Platforms and Perfecting Performances

Cool. Calm. Composed. The LeftLion team were none of these things when Bella Ramsey, the Nottingham-born star of global HBO sensation The Last of Us, swung by the office recently. Yet all three of these words perfectly describe the nineteen-year-old, who chats openly about fame versus celebrity, taking on beloved characters, and choosing the right projects. Here’s what the super-talented Television Workshopper had to say during an hour-long interview in Sneinton Market…

LeftLion Screen Podcast #8 - Bella Ramsey, Star of The Last of Us

In Photos: The Last of Us Star Bella Ramsey Visits LeftLion

Nottingham's own Bella Ramsey stopped by LeftLion to chat The Last of Us, The Television Workshop and taking on the right projects. The full interview is coming in Issue 158 later this month - but until then, here's some snaps we grabbed on the day... 

LeftLion Magazine #157

In Photos: Howling Tides, Left Hand Lane and Anchor Lane at Rescue Rooms

Rescue Rooms welcome a medley of musical talent recently...

LeftLion Magazine #156

LeftLion Goes Carbon Neutral for Our 20th Birthday, Reducing Direct Emissions 99%

We've got some exciting news on the sustainability front...

LeftLion Magazine #155

Happy New Year! Kicking off 2023, we have a special Empowerment issue, celebrating everyone in Nottingham who's unapologetically themselves. This includes: trap metal artists ALT BLK ERA; Brown Gal Can't Swim host Summaya Mughal; artist Richard Hyde; cult cinema royalty Fortune & Glory Film Club; publishing legends Dizzy Ink; new indie-rock trio Girlband and so many more. As well as this, we take a trip to Bridlesmith Walk, swing by The Open Kitchen, pop along to Lakeside Arts, and look back at the life of Florence Paton. We hope you enjoy all that good stuff, as well as this mind-blowing cover from Iulia Matei - and we hope the next 12 months are good ones!

From Drag Nights to Home Alone, Here's What's On In Nottingham This Week

There's something happening this weekend, we're pretty sure... But before then, there's loads of great stuff to check out! 

5 Fun Events in Nottingham This Week: The Muppet Christmas Carol; Yule Market and More

From lethal weapons to classic video games, it's not all Christmas stuff on this week (but it is mostly Christmas stuff on this week)...

Coined 'The December Effect', We Investigate the Pros and Cons of Christmas Charity

Every December people empty their pockets for their charity of choice in what’s often dubbed the ‘Christmas effect’. But what happens the rest of the year when the goodwill has worn off? And what are the downsides of giving around the festive season? We catch up with the team from Emmanuel House to ask just this, alongside learning more about how the cost-of-living crisis has affected donations…

5 Fun Events in Nottingham This Week: Slamovision, In Bruges and More

From Christmas classics to Colin Farrell's magnum opus, it's a great week to be in Nottingham...

LeftLion Meets... Frances Poletti, Writer and Creator of Without Sin

Ahead of the release of ITV X drama Without Sin, we sit down the series' writer and creator, Nottingham's own Frances Poletti...

LeftLion Magazine #154

Our December issue is packed full of Nottingham greatness, including Stuart Staples (of Tindersticks fame), Ed Patrick (of book writing fame) and 200 Degrees (of making ridiculously good coffee fame). We also chat to Widmerpool-based fashion designer Samantha Brooke, sit down with Slamovision winner Cara Thompson, catch up with Nottingham Video Games Expo organiser James Jarvis and take a trip to the wonderful Bromley House Library. As if that wasn't enough, we have loads of festive stuff inside too, including a look at the Christmas Covers Party, a deep-dive into the complexity of donating to charity at Christmas, and a Pick Six from none other than Santa Claus himself. We hope you enjoy, and have a fantastic end of year!

The Crying Violets' Katie Lyle Chats LeftLion, Splendour and New Tunes

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… 

LeftLion Visits Nottingham's Winter Wonderland

Boasting a brand new ice rink, Winter Wonderland has returned to Nottingham... 

Match Report: Nottingham Panthers vs Glasgow Clan 26.10.22

A big win for Nottingham Panthers at the Motorpoint Arena...

LeftLion Magazine #153

Our November issue is all about astrology, and features A Fortune Teller in Notts, horoscopes for Nottingham, a deep dive into why astrology is so popular right now, tarot card readings for members of the LeftLion office and tons of other cosmic treasures. Plus, you can find Julie Malone, The Nottingham Food Guide, The Crying Violets, Frances Poletti, Jim Gibson and Kid30, and loads more...

Match Report: Nottingham Panthers vs Manchester Storm 15.10.22

The Nottingham Panthers took on Manchester Storm in their fourth Challenge Cup match on Saturday night. Here's how they got on…

New Panthers Captain Matthew Myers Talks Leading the New Season

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…