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Duo Jimmy Rocket and LVNDLXRD Talk Their New EP, and the Notts Music Scene

Sat 11 Jun 2022

There aren’t too many duos doing it better than Jimmy Rocket and LVNDLXRD (aka Curtz) right now. Having been part of the musical fabric of the city for years, the lyrical/producer match-up is garnering praise for the release of their latest EP, Bespoke Verses, which also features the likes of Rico and Vandal Savage. Music Co-Editor Elliot Farnsworth sat down with the pair fresh off the back of a string of shows to find out more about one of the most exciting recent collaborations in the Notts music scene…

A Skydiver in Notts

Thu 02 Jun 2022

Most of us spend our lives avoiding things that scare us. Unless, that is, you jump out of planes multiple times a day...

It's One of the UK's Biggest Fears, But We Find Out Why Spiders Aren't All That Bad...

Wed 01 Jun 2022

Spiders - they’re pretty creepy, right? Without a doubt. But they’re also remarkably smart, they play a vital role in our ecosystems, and they are mostly harmless here in the UK. So is it time to start looking at spiders in a different light? Dr Christopher Terrell-Nield, a Biosciences expert at Nottingham Trent University, certainly thinks so…

Overheard in Notts

Tue 24 May 2022

This month's ramblings include cheese chat, smashing similes and dark duck talk...

Notts CrossFit Athlete and Coach Lucy Campbell Discusses Women in Strength Training and Putting Two Fingers Up to Stereotypes

Sat 21 May 2022

Combining strength training, gymnastics and high intensity workouts, Nottingham’s CrossFit box has attracted quite a cult following. We caught up with CrossFit athlete and coach Lucy Campbell to talk about women in strength training, the camaraderie of group workouts and letting go of weight-loss goals…

Suspended Portals: Notts Graphic Artist Amy Lee Young's New Work Opens at Butter + Sugar

Tue 17 May 2022

Having opened to the public on Saturday 14 May, Suspended Portals is the new exhibition of mixed media artwork from Nottingham graphic artist, Amy Lee Young...

Notts Art Collective INSTAR Dig Into the Role Flora and Fauna Have Played in Our Collective Cultural Past

Tue 17 May 2022

From modern tales like The Princess and the Frog, through to ancient literature in the form of The Epic of Gilgamesh, humans have been fascinated by the wonders of mythical flora and fauna. Yet our natural world is perhaps more incredible than anything in a fairy tale…

The Kooks Drummer Alex Nunez on his Notts heritage, Prince and playing Meadowlands next month...

Wed 11 May 2022

Ahead of their top slot at the city’s newest festival - Meadowlands - on Friday 3 June, we speak to The Kooks drummer Alex Nunez about his Notts lineage, Prince and touring the world…

Poet Joelle Taylor Talks Poetry and Punk, Being a Voice for the LGBT Community and the Nottingham Poetry Festival

Sun 08 May 2022

Truth in the written word is an important aspect of our democratic lives, and it can be a powerful tool when writing creatively. And, with its ability to entertain, engage, enrage and speak truth to power, poetry is certainly no exception. So, with Nottingham Poetry Festival just around the corner, we caught up with award-winning poet and author Joelle Taylor to talk about her recent collections, what to expect from her performance at the festival and how she’s representing LGBT communities, women and the spoken scene…

No Mow May - How to Help Notts Wildlife Whilst Doing Less Work

Mon 02 May 2022

East Leake Hedgehog Highways Founder and Adult Social Care Worker Holly Dance found that the best way to keep her garden in good shape was not to do very much at all. At the outset of No Mow May 2022, she tells us about how mowing less and gardening for nature can bring wildlife home.

LeftLion Screen Podcast #4 - Chris Cooke on One for the Road, Broadway Cinema and Notts' Screen Scene

Fri 29 Apr 2022

This month's podcast includes a chat with One for the Road director Chris Cooke, a review of The Northman, and a great debate about a certain Nicolas Cage...

Overhead in Notts

Tue 26 Apr 2022

You lot do come out with some absolute rammel...

A Dungeon Master in Notts

Sun 17 Apr 2022

Our regular feature takes a deep dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons to find out what it's really like being A Dungeon Master in Notts...

Inside Little Bricks, the Cosy Notts Restaurant Offering an Eclectic Mix of Food and Drink

Sat 16 Apr 2022

Emilie Mendham heads to Derby Road to check out Little Bricks, the restaurant offering a unique blend of the freshest meals, desserts and wines that our fine city has to offer…

Young Artist Ryan Boultbee Talks Architecture and Ecology

Wed 13 Apr 2022

From Worsdworth to Shelley, the Romantic poets dreamed of studying among nature. Now Ryan Boultbee has designed a building to do just that - a utopian school built on the waterside. We catch up with the artist and architect about his entry for the Young Creative Awards, his inspirations, and his project No Jobs in the Arts...

Meet Rehannah Mian, the Notts Podcast Host Diving Into the Darker Side of Fairy Tales

Fri 08 Apr 2022

Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty. Since they first arrived, these fairy tales have endured as childhood staples, shaping our first sense of right and wrong. But how often do we hear the original stories - the more gruesome and grisly iterations that don’t make it to Disney's final cut? Inspired by this month's magic theme, we catch up with Nottingham author and presenter Rehannah Mian about her podcast Magical Storybook, and why she’s bringing traditional fairy tales back to the present day…

New Documentary Celebrates the History of Iconic Notts Gay Pub the New Foresters

Thu 07 Apr 2022

Nottingham’s oldest gay pub, New Foresters, opened in 1958 and has been the hub of Nottingham’s LGBTQ+ community ever since. We catch up with local filmmaker Damien Ebanks ahead of the release of his new documentary, which highlights the significance of this venue as a safe space for self-expression, and the importance of its landlady, Debbie Law…

Notts Wellness Coach Victoria Louise Explains How She Uses the Moon for Yoga and Mindfulness

Wed 06 Apr 2022

For as long as humans have stared at the sky, they’ve been fascinated by the moon. Mystified by its beauty, and curious about its unknowability, the satellite has inspired art, technology, and even language, with the word ‘lunatic’ stemming from the Roman Goddess of the moon - Luna. Yet, today we have surprisingly little connection with the moon, despite its importance. In light of this, we catch up with yoga teacher and wellness coach Victoria Louise, learning more about our connection with the moon, its feminine energy, and her Under The Moon rituals…

Overheard in Notts

Thu 31 Mar 2022

From Jimmy Carr to The Muppets, here's what you've been chatting about this month...

Nottingham’s Anjli Mohindra Talks Vigil, the Television Workshop and What’s Next for Her Career

Wed 30 Mar 2022

Fresh from starring in Vigil, one of the BBC’s most popular series ever, and Munich: The Edge of War, one of Netflix’s most popular films of the last year, West Bridgford’s Anjli Mohindra chats to us about her love for Notts, her time at the Television Workshop and what’s next for her career…

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…

6 Great Things To Do This Week in Notts

Sun 20 Mar 2022

Looking for something to do? We've got you covered...

A Personal Shopper in Notts

Thu 17 Mar 2022

A personal shopper in Notts talks us through picking outfits, working with clients, and why their job might not be exactly what you think...

100 Notts Writers Speak Out On Library Closures

Wed 16 Mar 2022

Over a hundred local or locally connected writers, together with some local publishers and bookshops, have signed a joint letter opposing Nottingham City Council's planned closure of Aspley, Basford and Radford/Lenton libraries.

Nottingham-Born Influencer Lauren Black Lifts the Lid on Social Media’s Impact on Body Image and Mental Health

Wed 16 Mar 2022

We chat to Lauren Black, an influencer from Nottingham with over 120,000 followers on Instagram, about the potential mental health challenges for models online, how she’s using her own platform for good, and her work on BBC documentary The Instagram Effect, which explores the darker side of an ever-expanding digital world…

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