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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...

Music Reviews: February 2015

Tue 10 Feb 2015

We write some words about Nottingham's finest noisemakers for your reading pleasure

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…

Notts What I Call Music Vol. 2 - Submissions Open

Thu 22 Jan 2015

Calling all Notts musicians. Want your music on the 2015 'Best of Notts' compilation from LeftLion?

Notts What I Call Music Vol. 2 - Submissions Open

Thu 22 Jan 2015

Calling all Notts musicians. Want your music on the 2015 'Best of Notts' compilation from LeftLion?

Nottingham Loves...

Wed 21 Jan 2015

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

Music Reviews: December 2014 - January 2015

Tue 20 Jan 2015

With Lviv, Apalusa, Beth Frisby, Blue Vulture, Cecil Chamberlain, Ear Vings, Ivory Serfs, Jamie Moon, Karhide, Lois and Reckless

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…

15 Bands You Wish You'd Seen At The Bodega

Thu 27 Nov 2014

As The Bodega (formerly The Social) celebrates its fifteenth birthday, we look at fifteen bands who played there before they made it big

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...

Safe at Last Charity Music Video

Sun 23 Nov 2014

The charity who work with, and on behalf of, young people at risk through running away are releasing a song, with a video made by Nottingham's Rebel Yell

Music Reviews: November 2014

Thu 20 Nov 2014

With Amber Run, Origin One, Separation Anxiety, Trekkah, The Madeline Rust, Rattle, Merrick's Trust, and The Wild Man of Europe

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…