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Social Supermarket Foodprint Won’t Let the Pandemic Stop Them from Tackling Food Waste and Serving the Community
Wed 03 Jun 2020Amid a global pandemic, it’s easy to forget that we’re still facing another world-wide crisis: climate change. While being eco-conscious can sometimes come with cost and inconvenience, Sneinton social enterprise Foodprint makes doing the right thing super easy, selling low-cost food that’s been saved from supermarket scrap heaps. We speak to physical marketing manager Izzy Corlett about how the shop is coping at the moment...
Nusic Advice Video: Sorting Your Merch in Lockdown
Wed 03 Jun 2020Merch can arguably earn unsigned musicians more dollar than anything else (at the start of your career). In this vid, we talk designing, manufacturing, plus selling your merch. JLS also make an appearance. As does Mark in a wig. He’s not in JLS.
My First... Family Holiday
Wed 03 Jun 2020We hear your anonymous tales of your first family getaway...
Notts Rebels: 1831 Reform Bill Riots
Wed 03 Jun 2020In celebration of the Nottingham Castle Trust’s #VoicesofToday campaign, our Notts Rebels series continues with a look at the 1831 Reform Bill Riots, which shook Nottingham 189 years ago...
Under Cover Artist: Andreas Schlechtriemen
Tue 02 Jun 2020Sieburg-based artist and regular Notts visitor Andreas Schlechtriemen fills us in on what inspired his robin-themed cover artwork…
The Thompson Brothers on Brian Clough and Their Favourite Pub in Town
Mon 01 Jun 2020Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...
Overheard in... Our Comments Section
Mon 01 Jun 2020Town has been a bit quiet as of late, so we’ve had a peek at all of the goofy, weird and wonderful comments you lot leave on our social media pages and picked out some of our highlights…
The Battle of Stoke Field: The Story Behind Nottinghamshire's Only Registered Battlefield
Mon 01 Jun 2020It was the battle that finally ended the War of the Roses, the bloody civil struggle for control of the throne that plagued England for decades, and has been described as one of the defining moments in the country’s history. With this month marking the 533rd anniversary of the events that took place on Nottinghamshire’s only registered battlefield, we take a look at the story behind The Battle of Stoke Field…
Film Review: Bacurau
Wed 27 May 2020Kleber Filho’s Bacurau is a unique and unhinged tale of corruption, community and survival in the Brazilian outback.
Midlands' Mix: Documentary Series Showcases Nottingham's Upcoming Bands
Wed 27 May 2020Ella Farnsworth's new documentary series Midlands' Mix aims to bring light to the best upcoming bands Nottingham has to offer...
Notts Rebels: Brian Clough
Wed 27 May 2020In celebration of the Nottingham Castle Trust’s #VoicesofToday campaign, our Notts Rebels series continues with a man who needs no introduction: Brian Clough ...
Electronic Labels in Lockdown: Notts is Still Dancing
Wed 27 May 2020Clubs are sadly not open but local labels that produce the music you’d dance to there have been smashing it in lockdown, and keeping feet moving at home. Get to know some talented crews and what they’ve been up to over the past few weeks...
Nottingham Documentary Soul Boy to Feature on BBC One
Tue 26 May 2020Renowned Nottingham documentary makers Luke Radford and Toby Curson are looking to lift the spirits of the nation with their upbeat story of 18-year-old Athony Flavin, who finds joy from a surprising source - Northern Soul.
To Be Continued: Sensing Systems So Far
Tue 26 May 2020Technologist and digital artist Matt Woodham had spent months gearing up for his debut solo exhibition, Sensing Systems, at Bonington Gallery at the beginning of the year, which was unfortunately cut short by the pandemic. This page space had initially been blocked out for a retrospective look on a key cultural moment in Nottingham. Now, our Music Editor Eileen Pegg, speaks to the artist about how he has managed to assemble and reassemble the show in a new form…
Out of Time: The Philanthropic Legacy of Florence Boot
Tue 26 May 2020Florence Boot is fondly remembered for her numerous charitable acts that helped transform the lives of countless local workers, as well as the landscape of the city itself, during the early 20th century. In terms of a legacy, she’s been considered one of the most valuable assets in the history of Boots. What many don’t know, however, is that her position of equal partner in the family business was earned due to her relentless efforts to champion workers’ rights…
Interview: Local Musician Sasha Assad Shares Her Ambitions and Lockdown Experience
Mon 25 May 2020We caught up with emerging singer songwriter Sasha Assad (virtually of course) to chat about her ambitions, and to find out how she's coping with lockdown...
Film Review: Never Rarely Sometimes Always
Fri 22 May 2020This story of abortion is both authentic and accessible…
Pola - The Notts Company Making Sustainably-Sourced Ice Lollies
Fri 22 May 2020We talk to the brains behind Pola, the Nottingham independent company creating sustainably-sourced ice lollies filled with plenty of tasty homegrown ingredients...
LeftLion Broadcasts at Nottstopping Festival
Thu 21 May 2020This weekend we are part of Nottstopping Festival, a Bank Holiday extravaganza celebrating and connecting Nottinghamshire. Here’s what you will see over the weekend on our Facebook page…
Future for Business: Marie's Story of Retraining as a Nurse
Tue 19 May 2020It’s a pretty daunting time to work for the NHS. Under more scrutiny than ever before, and overwhelmed by a health crisis that, at the time of writing at least, shows no signs of slowing down, they’re literally risking their lives on a daily basis. While most of us are probably thankful that we don’t have to face working in healthcare right now, Marie, who has retrained through the Futures for Business scheme, is just about to start...
Nusic Advise Video: Publishing Shizz to Sort in Lockdown
Mon 18 May 2020Publishing can feel a bit like 'the boring bit' of being a musician - but if you get on it - you could be owed a bunch of money right now!
Interview: Corrina Rothwell on Life as an Artist and the End of Blather
Mon 18 May 2020
After almost two years of unleashing the manic brilliance of writer Adrian Reynolds in an illustrative fashion, our regular feature, Blather, sadly came to an end last month. Instead of getting all melancholy about things, we chose to celebrate its time between the pages by catching up (over email, of course) with the local lady behind the brushes: Corrina Rothwell. Under the spotlight we get chatting about Blather’s beginnings, the pleasures and perils of being an artist and the inspirations behind her brand of explosive abstract workings.
Film Review: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - Kimmy vs the Reverend
Sat 16 May 2020After four seasons and 18 Emmy nominations, the makers of Netflix's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt have now released a brand new, feature-length interactive experience. But is it any good? Our Screen Co-Editor, George White, finds out...
Ambient Music: The Unexpected Soundtrack to Lockdown
Sat 16 May 2020Pat Keista takes a deep-dive into the genre that many more might be turning to, following his recent album release, Ambient 3.
Interview: Susan, Conducted by Daphnellc for City Beat Radio
Sat 16 May 2020Susan is a singer, songwriter and performer, originally from Notts. Daphnellc also produces and performs, with a regular show on City Beat Radio. What happens when two creative, musical minds have a natter together? Listen back to the interview to find out...
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