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Remembering Nick Turner, 1949-2022

Tue 29 Mar 2022

Sophie Gargett, close friend of the much-loved Nick Turner, remembers the life of one of Nottingham's finest...

Out of Time: Katie Seymour, the Nottingham-Born Pioneer of the Skirt Dance

Mon 28 Mar 2022

In celebration of our fashion issue, we take a look at the short, remarkable life of Katie Seymour, the Nottingham-born music hall star and pioneer of the world-famous skirt dance…

Film Review: The Worst Person in the World

Sun 27 Mar 2022

It's picked up plaudits from nearly every other film critic, but has it won over the LeftLion team? Absolutely...

6 of the Best Things to Do in Nottingham This Week

Sun 27 Mar 2022

Musa Okwonga, Yuriko Kotani and Stuart Pearce (not that one) are all coming to the city...

6 Nottingham Musicians Discuss Their Trademark Fashion Styles

Sun 27 Mar 2022

We hear from some of the city's leading musicians to discover how they choose their outfits for the stage...

The Thompsons on Style, Sir Keir Starmer and Dressing as Twins

Sat 26 Mar 2022

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

45 Years Later: Eraserhead

Fri 25 Mar 2022

In March 1977, the world was introduced to David Lynch – and cinema was never the same…

The Novice Director Lauren Hadaway Chats Sports Dramas, Surrealism and Diversity in Cinema

Fri 25 Mar 2022

Up-and-comer Lauren Hadaway’s directorial debut The Novice is making huge waves in the industry and it’s easy to see why. We catch up with Lauren to discuss the film, its inspirations, and the state of the wider cinema scene...

Food Review: Homemade Cafe

Fri 25 Mar 2022

We take a trip to Forest Rec for a slice of cake - the finest sweet treat of them all...

LeftLion Screen Podcast 2.3 - Mark Gallagher and Zanda Sey, Arc Cinema

Fri 25 Mar 2022

This month, the LeftLion Screen Team are joined by Arc Cinema's Mark Gallagher and Zanda Sey to discuss their first year in Beeston, their upcoming events, and their favourite Batmen...

Film Review: Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy

Thu 24 Mar 2022

Hot on the heels of his Oscar-nominated hit Drive My Car, Ryusuke Hamaguchi is back with another naturalistic drama…

Meet West Bridgford’s ALT BLK ERA, the Sisters Delivering Powerful Messages Through Their Music

Thu 24 Mar 2022

We hear from Nyrobi Beckett-Messam, one half of the Notts duo "defying traditional expectations for young black artists"...

Nottingham International Film Festival Announces April Line-Up

Thu 24 Mar 2022

The event will take place at both Savoy Cinema and Nottingham Contemporary...

10 Years Later: The Hunger Games

Wed 23 Mar 2022

Are the odds still in its favour?

Treat Kitchen Joins Forces with Base 51 in the Face of Funding Cuts to Young People’s Services

Wed 23 Mar 2022

Nottingham based food gifting retailer Treat Kitchen and local charity partner Base 51 join forces to rally support and donations from the general public and other local businesses and universities. This follows Nottingham City Council’s announcement that they’ll be reducing youth provisions across the city, as they make cuts to the tune of £28m to balance their budget; resulting in the closure of five local children’s centres

We Headed To Lost City for an Afternoon of Boozy Mini Golf

Wed 23 Mar 2022

The LeftLion team finally got round to having their postponed Christmas party at Lost City Adventure Golf, with an afternoon of cocktails, mini golf and jungle adventure...

DiY Collective Veteran Harry Harrison Discusses His New Book, Dreaming in Yellow, and the Importance of Rave Culture

Wed 23 Mar 2022

We chat to Harry Harrison, founding member of DiY Collective and author of new book Dreaming in Yellow: The Story Of The DiY Soundsystem, which takes a look back at rave culture...

New Notts Festival Meadowlands Announces Nine More Acts

Tue 22 Mar 2022

Come this summer there’s a brand new festival in town, landing in Nottingham’s Victoria Embankment in the Meadows area on the bank holiday Friday 3 June - and it goes by the name Meadowlands. With 10 stellar acts now announced, it’s looking like a must-go for indie/rock lovers of all ages. With more acts yet to be announced, we take a first look at who’s rocking up…