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Diary of a Framework Street Outreach Worker

Tue 05 Jan 2021

Framework’s Street Outreach Team directly engage with and help rough sleepers, assessing their individual needs and either providing help or referring them to other relevant services. Former Police Community Support Officer, Zoe Wade has been in the homelessness sector for thirteen years and, having worked as a member of the Street Outreach Team for the past two months, takes us through what an average day entails, and what inspired her to choose this career...

Out of Time: The Life of Samuel Fox, Founder of Nottingham Building Society

Fri 01 Jan 2021

We take a look at the life of philanthropist, educator, anti-slavery campaigner and founder of the Nottingham Building Society, Samuel Fox...

Bake Off and Pie's Baz the Baker Provides Flour for Lockdown Baking

Fri 01 Jan 2021

Since lockdown, home baking has emerged as one of the nation’s favourite hobbies. But while demand for bread has gone up, flour has been tricky to get hold of...

Faces of Nottingham: Local Photographer Urban Scot on Street Photography and His New Book

Wed 30 Dec 2020

Peter McConnochie – a.k.a UrbanScott – has been photographing the people of Nottingham for more than a decade, and has dedicated the last two years to his latest project, Faces of Nottingham. We caught up with the Scottish-born photographer to find out more about his latest project, as well as his ongoing obsession with shooting the people who work, live and travel in the city.

Film Review: Soul

Tue 29 Dec 2020

Pixar's latest feature film is a last-minute addition to the ranks of the best 2020 has to offer, says Screen section co-editor Jamie Morris...

TV Review: The Mandalorian - Season 2

Tue 29 Dec 2020

Mando and the Child strike back with new planets, new faces and returning fan favourites from across the saga in a hit or miss second season…

Framework Housing Association Celebrate Helping Nottingham's Homeless Community for 20 Years

Tue 29 Dec 2020

For twenty years, Framework Housing Association has helped tens of thousands of vulnerable people in Nottingham overcome issues of homelessness, addiction and mental ill-health to once again achieve social inclusion, financial stability and independence – changing the direction of their lives for the better. We look back on the history of the organisation, and learn the value they bring to our city, and the lives of the people who need them most…

Film Review: The Midnight Sky

Mon 28 Dec 2020

George Clooney jumps behind the camera and sets off into space in new Netflix Original The Midnight Sky...

Christmas on a Budget with Local Recipe Creator Lucy and Lentils

Wed 23 Dec 2020

Food is such a big part of the festive season, providing so many tasty memories and cause for merriment. Things might be feeling a bit tighter on the wallet following this year’s troubles, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still chow down on some tasty nosh this Christmas time. We’ve enlisted Notts recipe creator and photographer Lucy Parker to share some tips on how to make your food extra tasty on a budget, and make sure nothing goes to waste...

The Best Films of 2020

Tue 22 Dec 2020

From countless postponements to forced cinema closures, 2020 hasn’t been kind to the film industry. Even so - be it via socially-distanced seating or a bit of streaming magic - we’ve still managed to watch lots of excellent movies this year. Here are our picks for 2020’s very finest...

Film Review: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Tue 22 Dec 2020

Miriam Blakemore-Hoy reviews the final film to star the late great Chadwick Boseman...

Gate to Southwell Festival Is Set to Bounce Back in 2021

Tue 22 Dec 2020

Book it into yer calendars...

Nusic DJ Sessions: Nikki O

Mon 21 Dec 2020

30 minutes. Starting and ending w NG. This is Nikki O's Nusic DJ Session.

Doug Scott: Mountaineering Legend 1941-2020

Mon 21 Dec 2020

Earlier this month Nottingham-born mountaineering legend Doug Scott died from Cancer. Mark Patterson, a journalist who once interviewed Doug, remembers the life of a man who conquered Everest and captured the imaginations of the British and Himalayans alike...

Green Party and Lib Dems Launch Broadmarsh Proposal

Thu 17 Dec 2020

The Green Party and the Liberal Democrats in Nottingham have joined forces with an environmentally-frienly plan to replace the old Broadmarsh shopping centre.

Rock City at 40: George Akins on Nottingham's Best Loved Venue

Tue 15 Dec 2020

Nottingham’s legendary nightclub and live music venue Rock City turns forty this month, but celebrations will be quieter than usual due to the pandemic. We couldn’t let the occasion pass without a chat with owner George Akins of DHP Family about the history of Nottingham’s most famous music venue...

Collaborative Future's Internship Programme Is Creating a More Inclusive Work Future

Mon 14 Dec 2020

Here's how you can get involved...

The Thompson Brothers on Biden, the Vaccine and Jaguar F-Types

Thu 10 Dec 2020

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

A Big Issue Vendor in Notts

Tue 08 Dec 2020

"You’ve got to be a positive person in this job; at least, I think you do. You want people to buy mags from you because they want to, not because they feel guilty."

LeftLion Magazine Now Available in ASDA, Sainsbury’s and Tesco

Mon 07 Dec 2020

The special bumper December and January issue of LeftLion will be available to pick up free in local branches of ASDA, Sainsbury’s and Tesco...

Broadmarsh Vision Released by Wildlife Trust

Fri 04 Dec 2020

As the public consultation on the Broadmarsh site heats up, Paul Wilkinson, the Chief Executive of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, reveals their vision for the city centre space...

SELECT.SOUNDS: The Notts-Based Collective Level Up with a Site Upgrade

Wed 02 Dec 2020

Two best mates turned business partners hit the ground running in 2019 with the formation of record shop and events series, SELECT.SOUNDS. Now, after pressing pause during lockdown they’re back with a new site and a heavy content focus. Alanah Khosla gives us an update on the creative platform that’s growing a steady following in the city.