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Local Artist Richard Hyde Talks About Finding the Beauty in Mundanity

Sun 29 Jan 2023

Local visual artist Richard Hyde uses abstract imagery to paint very real pictures - focusing on the positive aspects of the everyday, including the boundless beauty of nature, to take us away from the stresses and mundanity of normal life. Here, he dives into his creative process, and why he does what he does…

These Are the Books That Changed Our Lives

Thu 08 Dec 2022

Whether it’s the book that first got you into reading, or one that resonated at the perfect time, we all have those books that changed our lives. That altered us as people and readers. The LeftLion Literature team share theirs…

Music Review: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Concert Hall

Tue 22 Nov 2022

Kevin Stanley reviews the RLPO's concert at the Royal Concert Hall...

How Local Zine Queer Notts Is Aiming to Shine a Light on Our City’s Vibrant LGBT+ Scene

Fri 12 Aug 2022

With a surprisingly small amount of queer venues in Nottingham, it might be easy to believe that we don’t have a thriving LGBT+ scene. But according to one local zine creator, the Nottingham queer community is thriving and in desparate need of celebration. In light of this, we catch up with Jade Bramley, the creative behind Queer Notts, to chat the vibrancy of queer creatives and their latest zine based around the queer Nottingham music scene…

Local Campaigner Kedijah Eaves-O’Connor Shares How We Can All Do Our Bit to Protect the Environment

Thu 11 Aug 2022

Starting off as a geography student, Kedijah Eaves-O'Connor quickly shifted to environmental science upon learning more about the scary reality of climate change. Now the young activist is committed to sustainability and getting more people of colour involved in the environmental sector…

Arboretum Beer Festival Returns with Beer, Street Food, and Live Music Galore

Wed 03 Aug 2022

Just when you thought you had that rare August weekend off the sauce, along comes DHP Family’s Arboretum Beer Festival to tempt you out with top class ale, craft beer, live music, street food and more besides…

Theatre Review: Private Lives

Wed 20 Apr 2022

The Nigel Havers Theatre Company brings Noël Coward’s Private Lives to the Theatre Royal Nottingham this week, starring Patricia Hodge and Nigel Havers in the role originated by Noël Coward in the original 1930 production

In Photos: Sophie Ellis-Bextor at Royal Concert Hall

Wed 30 Mar 2022

We headed down to the Royal Concert Hall to check out Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and her support act Holiday Sidewinder, on Tuesday 29 March...

Shop Local This Christmas - 24 Notts Independents to Inspire your Present Shopping

Wed 01 Dec 2021

It's the return of LeftLion's annual gift guide, in collaboration with Independent Nottingham, brought to you by Nottingham BID. Read on to find 24 of the best independent Notts spots to get your thoughtful, locally sourced gifts this Christmas...

The Resources, Groups and Organisations Committed to Nurturing Black Dignity, Joy and Achievement in Nottingham

Wed 15 Sep 2021

We run through some of the most important support networks, arts organisations and community groups dedicated to ensuring social justice and equality in Nottingham and beyond...

Hockley Hustle and LeftLion Present: Witch of the East Live at Metronome

Fri 23 Jul 2021

The third and final instalment of a series of live sets featuring some of our favourite Nottingham artists with interviews conducted by our very own Bridie Squires...

Hockley Hustle and LeftLion Present: Jah Digga and Poets off the Endz Live at Metronome

Fri 16 Jul 2021

The second instalment in a series of live sets and interviews featuring some of our favourite Nottingham artists with interviews conducted by our very own Bridie Squires...

Hockley Hustle and LeftLion Present: Ella Knight Live at Metronome

Fri 09 Jul 2021

The first instalment in a series of live sets featuring some of our favourite Nottingham artists with interviews conducted by our very own Bridie Squires...

Award-Winning TV Producer Henry Normal Brings Live Poetry Show to Metronome

Mon 05 Jul 2021

Nottingham-native Henry Normal comes home with a new poetry tour, stopping off at Metronome on Tuesday 16 November. His brand new live show The Escape Plan draws on over forty years of work, featuring stories, jokes and poems from the BBC Radio 4 series and his ten poetry books, including the two latest collections. This is no normal poetry show...

At The Wheel: Raleigh's New Managing Director Lee Kidger on The Company's Local History

Thu 10 Jun 2021

Originally founded in Nottingham in 1885, The Raleigh Bicycle Company went on to become one of the oldest and most well-loved bicycle companies in the world. From transforming Notts into the world-leader for bicycle manufacturing and creating countless jobs in the city to being the workplace of Alan Sillitoe’s Arthur Seaton in Saturday Night and Sunday Morning and crafting the iconic bikes that would help shape a generation of cyclists, the name Raleigh is as tightly woven into Nottingham’s DNA as any other. A lot has changed for the company over the years, but it’s still firmly based in Notts (in Eastwood these days). We spoke to their Managing Director Lee Kidger…

Confetti Set to Host British Esports Championship Live Grand Finals this July

Mon 10 May 2021

The educational institute have teamed up with the British Esports Association to bring one of the biggest events on the esports calendar to Nottingham...

Generations of Film: The Movies That Shaped Our Lives

Sat 03 Apr 2021

Films have the power to shape our identities and the way we see the world, as well as transporting us back to simpler times. We asked our screen section writers to each share three movies that left an impact on them at three different stages over the course of their lives...

GOBS: Notts Spoken-Word Collective set for Live Digital Showcase

Thu 25 Mar 2021

The dynamic collective of twenty spoken-word artists will be joined by Birmingham Poet Laureate Casey Bailey this Saturday...

Film Review: Paper Lives

Sat 20 Mar 2021

Netflix’s new Turkish-language drama, Paper Lives, is a melodramatic slog…

Faces of Nottingham: Local Photographer Urban Scot on Street Photography and His New Book

Wed 30 Dec 2020

Peter McConnochie – a.k.a UrbanScott – has been photographing the people of Nottingham for more than a decade, and has dedicated the last two years to his latest project, Faces of Nottingham. We caught up with the Scottish-born photographer to find out more about his latest project, as well as his ongoing obsession with shooting the people who work, live and travel in the city.

Christmas on a Budget with Local Recipe Creator Lucy and Lentils

Wed 23 Dec 2020

Food is such a big part of the festive season, providing so many tasty memories and cause for merriment. Things might be feeling a bit tighter on the wallet following this year’s troubles, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still chow down on some tasty nosh this Christmas time. We’ve enlisted Notts recipe creator and photographer Lucy Parker to share some tips on how to make your food extra tasty on a budget, and make sure nothing goes to waste...

Gate to Southwell Festival Is Set to Bounce Back in 2021

Tue 22 Dec 2020

Book it into yer calendars...

Final Round of Voting for Prospect Music Awards Live: Crown the Winner for 2021

Sun 20 Dec 2020

Strictly might be over for another year but turn yer attention local and there’s still another talent competition to keep us entertained. Craig, Motsi and Shirley are replaced by a number of known names for the Notts-based Prospect Music Award. Get to know more and place your votes ahead of the finals on NYD...

Nottingham Playhouse's Adam Penford on This Year's Live and Online Pantomime, Cinderella

Mon 14 Dec 2020

Cinderella will go to the ball! The Nottingham Playhouse panto will be going ahead this Christmas, despite the impact of COVID-19 and lockdown. It will look a little different – and, for the first time in years, there is a new writer/director at the helm: Artistic Director, Adam Penford. Our Stage Editor Rebecca Buck caught up with him for a chat...

Shop Local This Christmas: 24 Gifts You Can Buy From Nottingham Independents

Wed 25 Nov 2020

Christmas is going to be an odd one this year – you may not be able to see friends or family, and going around the shops won't be quite like normal. Our local sellers have had an odd time this year too, and need us to help them now more than ever...

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