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Alan Sillitoe: The Bard of Nottingham

Thu 26 Feb 2015

A photo essay exploring Nottingham's literary history from the Cheese Riots of 1766 to the trial that made it possible for everyone to swear more freely

Cycling in Nottingham: The Best and Worst Routes

Tue 24 Feb 2015

We did a quick survey to find out what cyclists reckon are Nottingham’s best and worst cycling infrastructure features. Nothing scientific, but we asked around, heard your opinions - including Nottingham Velo Venturers and Pedals chairman, Hugh McClintock - and came up with a list to outline the physical things that make cycling easier, safer and more convenient.

Interview: Amy White, Nottingham Forest Ladies

Thu 19 Feb 2015

Amy White, Midfielder for Nottingham Forest Ladies FC, was scouted by Forest as a nipper. Seemingly unable to sit still, the 23-year-old holds down a full-time job, plays professional football and somehow manages to fit in coaching and a social life. Currently out with an injury, we chatted to her about her love of the beautiful game...

Street Tales: Long Row

Mon 02 Feb 2015

Years ago, the buildings on Long Row extended halfway over the marketplace and a young lad got a bit curious about the roof tiles

Sobar: Nottingham's Alcohol Free Bar from Double Impact

Tue 27 Jan 2015

Binge drinking has been a problem in Britain for a long time. After what feels like hundreds of government initiatives, there’s still a lot of emphasis placed on social responsibility. But how can we tackle this head on? Sobar is just one of the unique ways that society is having a go…

Nottingham Loves...

Wed 21 Jan 2015

If you thought you couldn't love Notts more, this poem'll prove you wrong

Cycling in Nottingham: History of Raleigh Bikes

Thu 15 Jan 2015

You can hardly move in Nottingham, or anywhere else for that matter, for Raleigh bikes. Not the new ones, which aren’t sold by as many bike dealers as they once were, but second-hand and restored classic machines – from rare pre-war models to the ‘all steel’ bikes of the fifties and sixties, to fold-up twenties, to Choppers, Grifters, Activators and Team Banana racers of the eighties.

Street Tales: The Bubonic Bell Inn

Thu 25 Dec 2014

Find out more about the plagued history of that owd pub on Angel Row from a man who tells Nottingham stories you've never heard before...

Live: Christmas Jazz Fest with the Nottingham Jazz Orchestra

Thu 18 Dec 2014

"This is just what you want from a Christmas jazz gig – a big warming, accessible hug of an experience, like a Die Hard box set with a large brandy"

Rough Trade Open Up In Nottingham

Wed 10 Dec 2014

Stephen Godfroy, director and co-owner of Rough Trade, is credited with revitalising the company after joining a decade ago. Firstly he introduced the subscription-based ‘Album Club’ and then helped develop Rough Trade East, the company’s flagship store on trendier-than-thou Brick Lane. After setting up Rough Trade New York last October, the independent record store has opened its first UK store outside of London on Broad Street. He came to Nottingham for the store’s opening, so we nipped in for a chat…

Interview: Owl Man Frank Shelton

Tue 09 Dec 2014

You might have seen Frank Shelton walking around town with a majestic bird and cute little hound but, like us, probably refer to him as his more sophisticated alias – Owl Man. We grabbed a cuppa with him at the Malt Cross, along with his dog Lucy and barn owl Kim…

Rough Trade Opens in Nottingham

Mon 24 Nov 2014

A new era begins as London's favourite indie record store opens up a branch in Nottingham. Photography of the store's first day by Shaun Gordon...

Cycling in Nottingham: Tram Tracks

Mon 17 Nov 2014

Continuing on our bicycle endeavours, we tackle the problems tram lines cause for pedallers all over the city...

Nottingham Contemporary Turns Five

Fri 14 Nov 2014

It's now five years since the city's green and gold art institution first opened its doors to the public

The History of the Malt Cross Nottingham

Thu 06 Nov 2014

After scooping a £1.38m grant from Heritage Lottery Funding this year, the Malt Cross closed its doors for four months to undergo a massive restoration. Now re-opened, it’s the largest Victorian music hall outside of London and one of only a fistful left in the country. As one of Nottingham’s most beautiful buildings, it’d be remiss not to have a dig in to its colourful history…

Interview: Anthony Hopwood Nottingham's Bicycle Boom Box

Tue 04 Nov 2014

Anthony Hopwood is a hard man to miss. Partly because he’s a tall, beefy bloke with long hair, a beard and baseball cap, but mostly because he rides around town on a bike with a massive sound system thumping out dub reggae at high decibel levels...

Street Tales: Body Snatchers of Barker Gate

Mon 03 Nov 2014

During the Industrial Revolution, advancement in medical sciences came to Nottingham and with them, a gruesome new trade...

Interview: Trevor Bamford of Nightbreed

Thu 30 Oct 2014

Trevor Bamford, the Darklord of Hoodtown lets us in on the subculture that was pushed to the sides but never evanesced...

National Badminton League Hits Nottingham

Thu 30 Oct 2014

A brand new National Badminton League has been formed, and Notts have a team in it. It's coming to town next week. We're probably going to own it.

Customs in Nottinghamshire

Tue 28 Oct 2014

A rundown of some of the traditions that we're keeping alive and kicking in Nottinghamshire

Interview: Chris Read

Tue 21 Oct 2014

One of Notts’ best loved servants and county cricket’s most respected performers, Chris Read arrived at Trent Bridge seventeen years ago and has been club captain for the last seven of those. We caught up with the Outlaws’ talisman to reflect on his time here…