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Sandeep Mahal on Nottingham’s Status as a UNESCO City of Literature

Wed 03 Jan 2018

Nottingham is a literary city. From the heritage of Byron, Lawrence and Sillitoe, to the proliferation of today’s writing scene, the literary conversation here in Nottingham is a roiling cacophony. Within LeftLion's January issue, we find pressing proof of Nottingham’s remarkable contribution to literature and why it is deserving of its UNESCO designation...

The LeftLion Guide to Dating in Nottingham

Mon 01 Jan 2018

Happy Valentine's Day, ya boggers...

11 Places to Chill in the Sunshine in Nottingham

Mon 01 Jan 2018

It may have been a little dull recently, but when the sun eventually gets his hat on, you need to be ready to settle on a spot

20 Top Nottingham Music Releases of 2017

Sat 30 Dec 2017

The sounds coming out of our fine city that have been doing it for us this year...

The Nottingham TARDIS Social Group Talk all About Doctor Who

Mon 25 Dec 2017

The Nottingham TARDIS Social Group has been running for more than 10 years. On the eve of Jodie Whittaker taking over the role, we popped down to have a chat about all things Doctor Who.

SanTale Clause - Tales from Nottingham Santas

Sun 24 Dec 2017

Christmas is coming! But do we ever spare a thought for those on the Christmas frontline? Those boys in red, patrolling the social cubs and superstore grottos in an effort to bring Christmas antics for all? We asked a bunch of Nottingham Santas to tell us about the most memorable experiences of their careers. Unfortunately none of them were very memorable, so we made a load up instead...

9 Places to Do a Last Minute Christmas Shopping Dash in Nottingham

Sat 23 Dec 2017

It’s Christmas eve, eve. You’ve got nowt. You’re stressing. Just follow our advice, and remember to breathe…

5 Community Christmas Dinners in Nottingham

Fri 22 Dec 2017

Nobody deserves to feel lonely at Christmas. If you're looking for someone to spend the big day with, or you want to help spread the festive cheer by volunteering, here's five community dinners being held in Hoodtown...

What to Expect at The 16th Annual Christmas Covers Party

Thu 21 Dec 2017

It’s the night often described as “the office Christmas party for Nottingham’s bands” – an opportunity for otherwise serious musicians to let down their hair and live out their wildest and most outlandish musical fantasies. Nottingham’s annual festive charity bash - the Christmas Covers Party – returns to the Bodega on Saturday 23 December...