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Film Review: In the Earth

Sun 27 Jun 2021

The latest from British director Ben Wheatley is a sore disappointment considering its
brilliant potential…

Nottingham Poetry Festival's Creative Director Anne Holloway on Her Career Highlights and What You Can Expect from This Year's Festival

Fri 25 Jun 2021

As Creative Director for Nottingham Poetry Festival, founding editor of Big White Shed and a former member of Mouthy Poets, Anne Holloway has just about seen and done it all on the Notts poetry scene. She talked to Bridie Squires about her work, career and what to expect from the upcoming festival...

Short Film Golden Handshake Sheds Light on the Midlands' Dedicated Skateboarding Community

Wed 23 Jun 2021

From split balls to Sneinton market, Golden Handshake – a new short film from skate organisation Hooked – shines a light on the Midlands’ dedicated and expanding skateboarding community. George White chats to founder Dave Ford about the project, which is now available to watch on YouTube…

Film Review: The Father

Sun 20 Jun 2021

This slow-paced drama, starring Anthony Hopkins as a man grappling with dementia, makes for a cinema visit you won’t forget any time soon, says Hollie Anderson...

Nottingham Family Business Treat Kitchen Opens New Store in Old Thorntons Site

Sat 19 Jun 2021

Having been a fan of their old shop down on Wheeler Gate, we were sweetly surprised to hear about the new Treat Kitchen - from local family business TTK Confectionary - opening up in the old Thorntons site at Victoria Centre. With a long lineage of local confectionery crafting, a big focus on supporting charities and the local community, and a serious eye for sustainability, we thought we’d better check out their new shop. We chatted with two of the co-owners, Jess and Martin Barnett, and Head of Product Development, Katie Gilbert.

Nottingham Young Creative Awards Winners Announced for 2021

Fri 18 Jun 2021

After another big year for entries, the winners of this year's Young Creative Awards have been announced today...

5 Nottingham Albums to Listen to This Month

Fri 18 Jun 2021

The latest Nottinghamshire releases...

Face Your Fears: One Writer on How Overcoming Their Fears Has Become a Personal Challenge

Thu 17 Jun 2021

Clowns. Public speaking. Tories. Everyone has a fear that can stop them in their tracks. And in extreme cases, fear can even severely limit what we’re able to do in life. But it doesn’t always have to be that way, as Amelia Flanagan explores...

8 Art Exhibitons to Check Out in Nottingham in 2021

Thu 17 Jun 2021

Our Art team runs through the most exciting, innovative and immersive exhibitions and collections which will be taking over our city’s venues over the next five months...

Out of Time: Nottingham's John Shaw and the Battle of Waterloo

Wed 16 Jun 2021

It was the most famous battle in human history, helping to shape Europe as we know it today and finally ending Napoleon’s dreams of a French Empire. While the Battle of Waterloo ensured that names like Bonaparte and Wellington would be forever etched into history, it was the exploits of one man from Nottingham that caught the public’s attention more than any other on that day in 1815. With 18 June marking the battle’s 206th anniversary, we take a look at the extraordinary life and death of Cossall-born John Shaw…

Film Review: Shiva Baby

Mon 14 Jun 2021

Emma Seligman's Shiva Baby has been one of the most talked-about independent films of the year so far. Screen Co-Editor George White finds out why...

Film Review: Awake

Sun 13 Jun 2021

Netflix’s new thriller starring Gina Rodriguez sees the world at a point of crisis where no one can sleep, leading to a mission to discover a cure…

Rocking with the Reaper: One Nottingham Psychotherapist on How Brushes with Death Gave Her an Optimistic Mindset

Sat 12 Jun 2021

Over the last three decades, psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher Jayne Pigford has endured a persistent battle with her physical and mental health. After adopting a routine of meditation and mindfulness, she’s been able to reroute her mindset from pessimistic to positive. Here, Jayne discusses the main themes of her new self-help guide, Rocking with the Reaper…

#LetsGoNottingham: New Campaign from It’s In Nottingham Aims to get People Back Spending in the City

Fri 11 Jun 2021

#LetsGoNottingham, the new campaign from It’s In Nottingham, sets out a digital campaign to get the people back spending in shops, restaurants, bars, and independent businesses after COVID...

At The Wheel: Raleigh's New Managing Director Lee Kidger on The Company's Local History

Thu 10 Jun 2021

Originally founded in Nottingham in 1885, The Raleigh Bicycle Company went on to become one of the oldest and most well-loved bicycle companies in the world. From transforming Notts into the world-leader for bicycle manufacturing and creating countless jobs in the city to being the workplace of Alan Sillitoe’s Arthur Seaton in Saturday Night and Sunday Morning and crafting the iconic bikes that would help shape a generation of cyclists, the name Raleigh is as tightly woven into Nottingham’s DNA as any other. A lot has changed for the company over the years, but it’s still firmly based in Notts (in Eastwood these days). We spoke to their Managing Director Lee Kidger…

No Jobs in the Arts Launch 'In Conversation' Series

Wed 09 Jun 2021

The audio interview series includes interviews with six people of colour, exploring their experiences of inclusivity, accessibility, and self-empowerment in the arts...

Nottingham Castle is Reopening, and This is What You Can Expect...

Sun 06 Jun 2021

The wait is finally over, and one of Nottingham’s most loved cultural attractions is gearing up to welcome the public back after an extensive redevelopment. We spoke to Alex Broughton at Nottingham Castle Trust to find out what people can expect from the reopening of Nottingham Castle...