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Out of Time: Life in Nottingham During The Cold War

Mon 17 Jun 2019

Our regular history features takes a look at just how close Nottingham came to being obliterated during the Cold War...

5 Nottingham Albums to Listen to This June

Sat 15 Jun 2019

Featuring Amulet, February Montaine, Babe Punch and more...

Film Review: Booksmart

Sun 02 Jun 2019

Olivia Wilde's directorial debut offers a fresh take on the coming of age story...

5 Albums to Listen to This May

Wed 15 May 2019

Featuring Soft Girls & Boys Club, Theorist, Reckless and more...

The Future History of the British Isles is an Apocalyptic Sketch Comedy Podcast Set in Nottingham

Sat 11 May 2019

It’s dark, it’s dreary, it’s hopeless. No, we’re not talking about the current political climate (though we could’ve been); it’s the newest dark comedy podcasting feature to come out of the Midlands. The Future History of the British Isles takes a satirical look at the world we live in by blowing it up and starting over, this time with a lot more murder and mayhem. Before things finally go tits up, we managed to chat with writer and producer, Hugh Dichmont. He gave us the rundown on the show, the events that inspired it and the seemingly unstoppable force of the indie podcast medium.

History of the Weird Midlands Episode Eight: Mysteries of the Midlands, Part Two

Thu 25 Apr 2019

Against all odds, we've reached the end of another series! In the season two finale, the gang investigate the mysterious Derbyshire Dogman, the illusive Nottinghamshire big cat, the mind-boggling Hollingwell Incident, and the most mystifying location to have ever graced our fine county: St. Anne's.

Masked Booksellers ExLibris Return to Raise Money for Charity

Thu 25 Apr 2019

Imagine turning up at your neighbor’s house, expecting little more than a cup of sugar and a natter about the local goss, only to find that it has been turned into a pop-up book store. That is exactly what the neighbours of Bob and Chris Cann can expect this weekend on their quiet suburban street in Carlton. Presenting: The Masked Charity Booksale.

History of the Weird Midlands Episode Seven: His Infernal Midlands

Mon 22 Apr 2019

In this week's episode we take a look at the Man of Wealth and Taste himself, the Devil! Prepare yourself for tales of wicked deeds, dastardly machinations, and evil intent. Warning: Contains strong language and references to child abuse and sexual assault.

5 Nottingham Albums to Listen to This Month

Thu 18 Apr 2019

Featuring Ty Healy, Dad Nap, Origin One and more...

Emily Leary on Her Cookbook Get Your Kids to Eat Anything and Her Five-phase Programme

Sat 13 Apr 2019

Local woman Emily Leary has written Get Your Kids to Eat Anything to help parents do exactly what it says on the tin with her five-phase programme...

History of the Weird Midlands Episode Six: Subterranean Secrets

Fri 12 Apr 2019

Get your helmets on, listeners: We're going spelunking! In this week's episode, the gang take a deep-dive into the marvelous and mysterious world beneath our feet, looking at the history of Creswell Crags, the Derbyshire Catacombs, and the twisting network of caves that stretch across the whole county. Warning: Contains strong language and some serious spookiness.

Out of Time: The 508th in Wollaton Park

Tue 09 Apr 2019

For the first edition of our brand new regular feature - which explores lesser known stories from Nottingham’s history - we take a look at when, during World War II, Wollaton Hall was used as a base for the 508th Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division as they prepared for D-Day...

History of the Weird Midlands Episode Five: The Great Nottingham Curio Show!

Thu 04 Apr 2019

Roll up, roll up! In the season two premiere, the gang take a look at the remarkable and infamous curiosity show, including exploitative entertainers of Goose Fair, the perennial jokester William Wallet, and the world-famous Joseph Merrick, A.K.A. the Elephant Man! Warning: Contains strong language and some serious spookiness.

5 Nottingham Albums to Listen to This Month

Sat 23 Mar 2019

Featuring The Five Hundred, Shxdow, Dog Explosion, Garry Perkins and Pete Beardsworth...

Soundstage Festival Returns to Nottingham This Month

Thu 07 Mar 2019

The week long festival has plenty of activities for the whole family...

The History of Robin Hood and His Links to The Green Man

Mon 25 Feb 2019

He’s plastered on movie posters, book covers, bank logos and the sides of buses, but there is a side to Robin Hood that you may not be aware of. Today, Literature Editor LP Mills takes a deep dive into the strange and ancient history of Nottingham’s best-loved outlaw, Robin Hood...

5 Nottingham Music Albums to Listen to This February

Sun 17 Feb 2019

Featuring Sleaford Mods, Primal, BossMagnet, My Pet Fauxes, and Sundaze...

LGBTQ+ Notts: Drag Bingo, LGBTQ+ History Month at Broadway Cinema, and more

Mon 04 Feb 2019

Caroline Barry has been gallivanting around Nottingham for all the incredible gay and gay-adjacent events. After finding out a bit of LGBTQ+ history at National Justice Museum and playing with some balls at Rough Trade, she’s got her big gay diary out to make plans for February…

5 Nottingham Albums to Listen to in 2019

Mon 21 Jan 2019

All the good stuff for your tabs from some cracking Notts musicians...

The History of Wrestling in Nottingham

Mon 21 Jan 2019

Pro wrestling has had a bit of resurgence of late. With Notts lad Gabriel Kidd appearing on ITV’s World of Sport, and Nottingham Contemporary hosting a sold-out Spandex Ballet back in September, it’s fair to say there’s something stirring in our city when it comes to the sport. Here, we delve into the history of wrestling in Nottingham, and take a look at who’s flying the flag these days...

6 Books to Read in 2019

Thu 17 Jan 2019

These page-turners will give you a cracking start to the year...

The History of Nottingham Cattle Market

Sun 13 Jan 2019

A fire at the Cattle Market in November wrecked four buildings and damaged several more. But it could have been worse. We went down to see what Notts would be missing if the whole thing had gone up...

A History of Factory Work in Nottingham

Fri 21 Dec 2018

Converted factory buildings can be found on every corner of Nottingham. The machines may be silent and the buildings now repurposed, but the work undertaken inside those factory walls have left a lasting impression on the city. In more ways than one…

5 Albums to Listen to This Christmas Holiday

Thu 20 Dec 2018

All the good stuff for your tabs from some cracking Notts musicians...

The History of Canning Circus

Mon 17 Dec 2018

Six roads meet at Canning Circus, ferrying people up and down the hill, and out into the splintering streams of the city. This meeting of flows has deposited centuries of memories on the land around it, so we take a closer look at they’ve shaped the delta we see today...

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