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Nottingham Independent Cafes and Restaurants Now Doing Delivery, Take-Out and Special Offers

Wed 18 Mar 2020

This page is being constantly updated, so we will provide you with the latest foodie news and offers when we can....

Out of Time: The 1936 Nottingham Chess Tournament

Sun 23 Feb 2020

When you think of Nottingham’s rich sport and gaming history, your mind might immediately wander to the worldwide success of Warhammer, the unprecedented double European Cup winning Forest team, or even Herbert Kilpin, the Notts legend that founded A.C Milan. What you might not know is that the city hosted the 1936 Nottingham Chess Tournament, which is still remembered as one of the most legendary events in the history of the game...

Two Books to Check Out This January

Tue 14 Jan 2020

History comics make up this month's selection...

9 Tips for Emerging Artists from Musicians' Union

Mon 13 Jan 2020

Aiming for a career as a working musician? Forget what your parents, no-good friends or washed-up X Factor stars say – it’s possible. We had a chat with the Musicians’ Union and asked for their top tips on making your dreams come true in a realistic manner...

A History of Rock City

Mon 06 Jan 2020

If you were a young person growing up in Nottingham in the last forty years, it’s almost a given that you would have spent a staggering amount of time inside the legendary walls of Rock City. Whether that was rocking out to the Ramones, taking to the stage as part of their street-dance crew or cutting shapes on the nightclub floor, the venue has seen thousands of faces over their time. It’s no surprise it’s still thriving as they gear up to celebrate their 40th birthday...

A Goodbye From Our Outgoing Arts Editor…

Tue 31 Dec 2019

Our wonderful Art Editor is hanging up her easel and beret, after two years of doing a marvelous job…

Out of Time: Southwell’s William Williams and the First Māori Dictionary

Fri 27 Dec 2019

As New Zealand prepares to remember the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook’s arrival in the country, we take a look back at the life of WIlliam Williams, the Nottingham Bishop and linguist who created the first Māori to English dictionary, grammar book and Bible...

3 Books to Check Out this Christmas

Fri 20 Dec 2019

We took a look at three books that would make perfect stocking-stuffers for the readers in your life...

Film Review: Knives Out

Fri 06 Dec 2019

Rian Johnson's intriguing whodunnit packs an all-star cast, but is it more than just the sum of its parts?

Why Framework's Big Sleep Out is So Important for Nottingham's Homeless Community

Fri 15 Nov 2019

Framework's annual Big Sleep Out takes place on Saturday 23 November at the City Ground, and there's still time for you to sign up to participate. We spoke to the charity's Claire Windebank to find out how the money raised benefits their service and the hundreds of local users...

The Nottingham Comedy Festival Director Helen Stead: "It is important to remember that comedy is an outlet to escape from reality, people like to have a laugh to forget about their troubles."

Mon 28 Oct 2019

Since its inception in 2009, The Nottingham Comedy Festival has been consistently bringing the laughs to our city year after year. With 2019 set to be the biggest and best festival yet, we caught up with co-founder and director Helen Stead…

Hockley Hustle's Tommy Farmyard on Stand Out Moments, Being Eco-Friendly and Future Plans

Sat 26 Oct 2019

Summer might be bowing out for another year but that doesn’t mean the festival fun is over just yet. We catch up with our mate Tommy Farmyard, one of the brains behind Hockley Hustle, to find out what to expect from this year’s edition of the much-loved community festival...

Interview: 15 Years Of Buggin' Out

Sun 13 Oct 2019

This year, Soul Buggin’ celebrates 15 years of acting as the city’s beating heart for soulful electronic sounds. Oliver Payne caught up with the crew to find out what’s kept the party going until now and why their show with New York’s DJ Spinna will mark a milestone in Nottingham’s late-night heritage.

Out of Time: Fred Karno, the Man Who Discovered Charlie Chaplin

Fri 11 Oct 2019

From growing up on the streets of Nottingham to becoming a pioneer of British comedy, few people made as great an impact on the entertainment industry as Fred Karno. Credited with discovering Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel, his meteoric rise to fame was only matched by his rapid fall from grace with the advent of film…

SOLD OUT: Overheard In Notts The Book Vol 1

Tue 01 Oct 2019

It’s a book of stupid stuff we’ve heard you say, and have written down. Big baby is watching you...

Out of Time: Nottingham Sailor Lancelot Sidney Burrell and the HMS Courageous

Sun 22 Sep 2019

With World War Two less than a month old, Nottingham sailor Lancelot Sidney Burrell found himself aboard the HMS Courageous, guarding the Western Approaches against German U-boat attacks. Unfortunately for him, his ship was to become the war’s first major naval casualty due to an enormous blunder from the British Admiralty…

Out Of Time: Johnny Cash's Hallucinogenic Trip to Nottingham

Tue 27 Aug 2019

Everyone and their Nan can name at least one Johnny Cash song. But did you know that a drug-induced hallucination in Nottingham might have saved his life?

Out of Time: Highwayman "Swift" Nick Nevison

Wed 17 Jul 2019

Our regular history feature takes a look at the colourful life of Nick Nevison, who traded in Newark during his time as a highwayman...

5 Acts to Check Out at Waterfront Festival 2019

Tue 02 Jul 2019

Another festival? In tahn? Raising cash for local charities? We’re a right spoilt bunch aren’t we. Do yerself a favour and get down to Waterfront Festival at Canalhouse this July. And if you’re stumped on who to check out, here are our Music Editor’s top 5 picks…

Out of Time: Life in Nottingham During The Cold War

Mon 17 Jun 2019

Our regular history features takes a look at just how close Nottingham came to being obliterated during the Cold War...

Pick Six: Chris Cooke, Mayhem Film Festival

Thu 13 Jun 2019

Chris Cooke, one half of the curation team behind Mayhem Film Festival, picks a few of his favourite things...

Outlawed: The True Story Behind Nottingham's Craziest Action Film

Thu 13 Jun 2019

Seven years, over three hundred crewmembers, one Chinook helicopter, no budget and two directors learning how to make a film as they went along. For anyone that has worked in the Nottingham film industry over the last decade, the production of Outlawed took on something of a mythological status. Everyone knew someone that had been involved at some point, many doubted it would ever get completed, and the stories of firearms, exploding buildings and pissed off Council officials quickly became the stuff of legend. With the film now picked up for distribution, including a Netflix deal in the United States and a worldwide DVD release, we caught up with co-directors Adam Collins and Luke Radford to find out the truth about the most insane film production in Nottingham’s history...