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Being Silent Isn’t Being Strong

Deke, 32, is a Shift Team Leader at Sainsbury’s. He also has battled with Anxiety and Depression. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hope that it will encourage others to open up themselves. 

5 Things to Do in Nottingham This Week

There's more than enough for you to be getting on with, my youths...

6 Things Every Musician Should Know About Music Law

Our mates at Nusic have been putting out some really helpful advice videos for up and coming musicians in Nottingham. Here's the latest offering

Lauren at Nottingham Loves Cocktails

Loads of Nottingham's finest cocktail bars got together to provide us with the chance to learn more about the booze we drink on a Friday night and more importantly, drink some booze for a whole week. Who better to send to find out more than our cocktail lover vlogger Lauren...

7 Write Lion Poetry Performances at Rough Trade

We miss Nottingham Poetry Festival. Very much. We whacked on a night made up of some of the poets featured on our printed pages over the past year or so, and our mate David Belbin made a few videos of the boggers. Enjoy!

Quiet Riot Collected Anthology Launch at Nottingham Poetry Festival in Photos

5 Things To Do This Weekend in Nottingham

What are you doing this weekend? No, what are you really doing?..

Inflatable Structure Don Alan Parkinson Talks The New Luminarium Albesila at Highfields Park

Founded in Notts, Architects of Air are famous for globally touring their giant, colourful, inflatable structures you can wander around in, and they’re bringing their latest offering home at the end of this month – that’s right, the luminarium is back. This time, it’s the brand new Albesila that’s landed, just in time for Architects of Air’s 25th birthday. Our Mary Dansie got down to experience the trippy tunnels first hand, and had a chat with the creator Alan Parkinson...

10 Nottingham Restaurants Worth Munching At

With a vibrant foodie scene that’s grown considerably in the past few years, Nottingham has plenty of variety to offer in terms of food – whether you’re after a casual Thai feast at Zaap or an impressive a la carte spread at World Service. Here are some favourite food spots from Go Dine Digital's Phoebe Gregor...

Free Counselling at The Human Flourishing Project in Nottingham

Nestled in the heart of the Lace Market, the Human Flourishing Project have opened their doors to anyone who wants to talk...

You Are Not Alone

Nick Marlow is a 46 year old Peer Support Worker and Volunteer. He is in recovery from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and has experienced addiction. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.  

There Is Hope

Kenneth, 36, is a Tree Consultant living with PTSD, Dissociative Personality Disorder and Bipolar. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.

You’re More Loved Than You Realise

Matt Martin is a 42 year old Research Manager, living with Clinical Depression and Anxiety. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.

You Are Not Your Illness

Ben is an Artist, Musician and Small Business Owner. He also lives with Clinical Depression. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.  

Talking About Mental Illness Must Be Normalised

Student Ben Lomas, 20, has lived with anxiety and depression since he was a child. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.  

Mental Health Issues Can Affect Anyone

Simon is 37, and works as a Healthcare Professional and a Musician. He also has lived experience of an eating disorder, self harm, depression and anxiety. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.  

We Are More Than A Diagnosis

Matt is 42 and currently a full-time student. He also lives with depression and cyclothymia. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.  

The Voice In Your Head Is Not The Real You

Steven Heath, 37, suffered with anxiety and depression for years. He now works as a Mental Health Coach. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.

It’s Okay Not To Be Okay

Alexander Chalkley is twenty six years old, and works as a Programme Manager. Living with severe anxiety and depression, we caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.

We headed down to Rough Trade for Record Store Day 2017

Started as a way of revitalising the sales of independent record shops, as it celebrates its tenth anniversary some people think it's kind of lost its way. We checked out this year's festivities...

Street Tales: The Stone Man... A Nottingham Knight

The history lessons you'd never have got at school...

Nusic's Future Sound of Nottingham 2017: Kelsey Shaw

Meet Kelsey Shaw, one of the semi-finalists of Nusic's FSN 2017...

Group Therapy Comedy at Rough Trade Nottingham

Rough Trade’s superb Group Therapy night boasts an impressive list of the nation’s best stand-up talent, and this month’s line-up was no exception...

Nusic's Future Sound of Nottingham 2017: One Giant Causeway

Meet One Giant Causeway, one of the semi-finalists of Nusic's FSN 2017...

1940s Knees-up at Nottingham Castle in Photos

We took a trip into the past, and took a few snaps while we were at it...