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10 Nottingham Restaurants Worth Munching At

With a vibrant foodie scene that’s grown considerably in the past few years, Nottingham has plenty of variety to offer in terms of food – whether you’re after a casual Thai feast at Zaap or an impressive a la carte spread at World Service. Here are some favourite food spots from Go Dine Digital's Phoebe Gregor...

Write Your Own Videogame with Hello Words at the NVA

Writing for computer games is more than just up, down, left, right, jump. There are multiple worlds and narratives to consider, as well as which media platform to use. Fortunately, Nottingham’s very own videogame writer, Lynda Clark, has helped form a writing group – Hello Words – at The NVA, to offer a bit of support for those who don’t know their Twine from their Inkle…

We held a Purple Party, this is why you should too

Monday 22 - Sunday 28 May is Nottinghamshire Hospice Big Purple Party Week, find out how to get involved!

You Are Not Alone

Nick Marlow is a 46 year old Peer Support Worker and Volunteer. He is in recovery from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and has experienced addiction. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.  

You’re More Loved Than You Realise

Matt Martin is a 42 year old Research Manager, living with Clinical Depression and Anxiety. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.

You Are Not Your Illness

Ben is an Artist, Musician and Small Business Owner. He also lives with Clinical Depression. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.  

The Voice In Your Head Is Not The Real You

Steven Heath, 37, suffered with anxiety and depression for years. He now works as a Mental Health Coach. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.

Callout for Nottingham's Young Poet Laureate

Wired Cafe Talk Coffee Culture in Nottingham

Set up by Très and Vanessa Gretton-Roche in 2014, Wired was right at the front of Nottingham’s coffee shop revolution. We got the lowdown on their success...

Nusic Advice: Getting Your First Record Deal

The latest advice video from our pals over at Nusic...

3 New Nottingham Products You Have To Try This Summer

Are you sick of global corporations and their cheap, quality goods? Do you think local, and act local? Then step this way, as we discover the finest products this side of the Midlands has to offer...

Nusic Advice Guide: Getting Your First Radio Play

Our mates at Nusic have got a new advice video for all you up-and-coming artists...

9 Notts Music Albums to Tickle your Tabs

We review the latest music albums born in Nottingham

Smash Up Your Telly with a Crowbar at The Rage Cage

Out in the sticks there's a lovely little place where you can pick a few items, take them into a room, and smash the absolute shit out of them with your choice of crowbar, baseball bat, hammer... you name it. Earlier this year, our Editor Ali Emm decided to take them up on their offer of household-object violence...

10 Notts Music Albums to Tickle Your Tabs This February

If you're from Notts and want your tunes reviewed, go to leftlion.co.uk/sendusmusic

14 Music Albums to Stuff in Your Tabs

If you're from Nottingham and you'd like your tunes reviewed, drop us a line at music@leftlion.co.uk

Nottingham's Young Creative Awards 2017 is Now Open for Entries

Check out this gallery of work from last year's winners, then get entering with all your creative wares...

Nottingham Cello Player Sheku Kanneh-Mason on Winning BBC Young Musician of the Year 2016

Being crowned BBC Young Musician of the Year 2016 is only one of the many accolades and awards that seventeen-year-old Sheku Kanneh-Mason has won. And, on top of those, he’s also bagged himself a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Music. Not bad for an A-level student from Nottingham…

Quiz: How many of Nottingham's famous faces can you recognise?

Nottingham is full to the brim with recognisable faces. Put yourself to the test and see how many you know...

The Roy Stone Foundation Supports Young Musicians with Mental Health Issues

When Roy Foster, aka Roy Stone, died in October last year, it was not only a devastating loss to those close to him, but also to the city he had entertained for over twenty years as a singer and frontman of the band Performance. The Roy Stone Foundation has been set up to honour his memory. We spoke to one of the organisers, Sally Jackson, to find out more…

7 Things For Young Creatives To Do In Nottingham

Nottingham is a city that’s bubbling over with creativity. We were crowned UNESCO City of Literature in December 2015, we’re home to famous actors and actresses including BAFTA Award winning actress, Vicky McClure, and we’ve got shedloads of musicians popping out the woodwork at all times. If that’s got you feeling right inspired, youth, get stuck in to some of Nottingham’s creative offerings that’ll provide you with the time and space to create, with some professional encouragement along the way. Have a goose at these here suggestions...

6 Places to Get Your Game on in Nottingham

After hosting the annual GameCity festival for all these years, Nottingham has exploded with places to get your game on. Here, we offer up the list of places you can twiddle your thumbs...

This is Your Life: Nottingham

Our literature editor James Walker is offering a potted history of Nottingham’s literary history...

PubhD at The Vat and Fiddle: Cultural Astronomy, Osteoarthritis and Kindertransport

Every month, some of the city’s cleverest clogs meet up in the pub to share, in layman’s terms, what they’ve been researching for their PhD. The next one is on Wednesday 16 November at The Vat and Fiddle if you fancy getting down to learn a thing or two…

9 Nottingham Music Albums That'll Knock You Out - November 2016

The latest offerings from the city's finest tooters