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The Thompson Brothers on Self-Isolation, Keeping Calm and Carrying On

Tue 07 Apr 2020

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

Live Music Review: The Big Moon At Nottingham Contemporary

Mon 06 Apr 2020

It’s amazing how much can change in the space of a month, isn’t it? Back in early March our Addie enjoyed a night of live music from The Big Moon at Nottingham Contemporary, following their previous intimate show at Rough Trade last January...

Bid to Recruit 1600 Care Workers in Nottingham

Mon 06 Apr 2020

Nottingham City Council is urging people to come forward to take on essential care worker roles during the Covid-19 crisis

From Beijing to Boris

Fri 03 Apr 2020

Having lived in China for ten years, Chris Ainsworth returned to Nottingham in January with the impending threat of COVID-19 looming. Here he shares his thoughts on how the two countries are dealing the global health crisis differently...

Nottingham City Council Now Offering Food Parcel Service

Thu 02 Apr 2020

An army of council workers has begun distributing food parcels to vulnerable people isolating in their homes in Nottingham...

25 Years Later: Before Sunrise

Wed 01 Apr 2020

It's been over two decades since Richard Linklater began his Before trilogy, starting off with that fateful meeting on a train in Vienna...

Framework Urgently Seeking Volunteers and Donations

Mon 30 Mar 2020

Nottingham homeless-helping heroes are looking for a bit of help. If you have time to volunteer or some items you don't need you can put their way, please read on for details...

6 Items to Buy for Your Nottingham-Themed Cheeseboard

Thu 26 Mar 2020

With every passing day we're getting closure to sunshine and picnic weather. This year, we're gonna pass on shop-bought spreads and create our own, locally-sourced board full of Notts goodies. Here's what we'll be plucking from the shelves...

Circle of Light and Hockley Hustle are Putting on a Livestream Music Bonanza

Tue 24 Mar 2020

Light Hustle – a marvellous collab between the Circle of Light and Hockley Hustle – was gonna take place on Saturday 4 April as part of the Youth Music Give a Gig Week initiative. However, it’s now going digital…

Electronic Duo Bone Cult on Masks, World Tours and Their Debut Album

Tue 24 Mar 2020

Formed in 2013, Bone Cult began after two members of a rock band decided they’d had enough. Time spent experimenting with productions in the studio – using synths, drum machines and more – led to the electronic duo, consisting of No.1 and Day2, finding that unique, fresh sound they were in search of, and settling on a new musical identity. Never showing their faces publicly, their only distinguishing feature comes in the form of artful tattoos covering their torsos. Even their tracked vocals are distorted beyond recognition. With an impressive cult following that has seen them perform across the globe and a debut album set for release this month, we talked to the Notts-based duo to uncover more about the minds that lie beneath the masks...

Nottingham City Council pledges to support businesses during COVID 19 pandemic

Mon 23 Mar 2020

A message from Nottingham City Council to businesses in Nottingham at this time (and a few useful links so you know where to get the latest info from them)...

LeftLion Sofa Sessions

Mon 23 Mar 2020

While we're all stuck at home, we’ve decided to open up our channels and for artists and performers to perform a live gig on our Facebook channel at 8pm each evening...

Bygone Byrons: The Weird and Wonderful Characters from Lord Byron's Family Tree

Sat 21 Mar 2020

In the complex, meandering maze of English history, few people that aren’t members of the Royal family are able to trace their ancestry all the way back to the Battle of Hastings. But luckily for Notts’ own Lord Byron, his family tree has roots that go all the way back to 1066, and branches that were every bit as weird and wonderful as he was...

Beeston Film Festival Moves Online

Fri 20 Mar 2020

After the coronavirus outbreak the Beeston Film Festival will now be hosted on Facebook, meaning all the best international indie films will still be available for your viewing pleasure. We talk to John Currie, festival director, about what people can expect...

15 Netflix Hidden Gems To Keep You Entertained

Fri 20 Mar 2020

Already blitzed through your favourite films, series and documentaries? Fear not self-isolators and social-distancers, we've got you covered with sixteen Netflix hidden gems that you may have missed...

Preview: Beeston Film Festival

Fri 20 Mar 2020

Now in its sixth year, Beeston Film Festival has developed a reputation for showcasing the best in local, national and international cinema. Despite being an online-only event this year (for obvious reasons), the festival still promises to deliver a cracking line-up of films...

15 Years Later: Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Thu 19 Mar 2020

It's been 15 years since Revenge of the Sith brought the prequels trilogy to a close. Not everyone's a fan, but over time this film has become a favourite for a lot of Star Wars fans, including our Screen Co-Editor, George White...

Nottingham Pubs, Bars and Breweries Now Offering Take-Out, Collection and Online Deals

Thu 19 Mar 2020

This page is being constantly updated, so we will provide you with the latest news and offers when we can....

Nottingham Independent Cafes and Restaurants Now Doing Delivery, Take-Out and Special Offers

Wed 18 Mar 2020

This page is being constantly updated, so we will provide you with the latest foodie news and offers when we can....

Stay Strong Notts: LeftLion Covid-19 Update

Tue 17 Mar 2020

Firstly, we’d like to express our sympathy and solidarity to all of you going through a tough time at the moment. Foremost, we wish you and all friends and family the best of health throughout. Stay strong Nottingham...

Object Walk: Charlotte Bryant's Final Letter Before Execution

Mon 16 Mar 2020

We’ve teamed up with the National Justice Museum to put objects from the past into the hands of people of the present. This month, in a special extended edition to celebrate our history issue, we visited Usha Sood at Trent Chambers with the final letter written by Charlotte Bryant before her execution for murder in 1936…