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Locating Lawrence: May 1924

Literature’s greatest DIYer has replaced his pen for a trowel…

Ebenezer Cobham Brewer: The Victorian writer from Notts who created his own dictionary

For more than 150 years, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable has been a prized possession for imaginative authors. In a house near Sherwood Forest, we remember the man who first wrote it…

Nottingham’s Universities are looking for local community organisations to drive new research projects

Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham are calling on local organisations to help develop PhD research projects aimed at benefiting communities across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Carolina’s TexMex tell us about their vegan, gluten free dishes and their new home at the King Billy

Bringing a burst of colour and fiery flavour to the King Billy’s rooftop beer garden, Mark Walsh and Angela Shepherd cook up a delicious blend of vegan, gluten free Tex-Mex dishes at Carolina’s Chilli. We caught up to talk hot sauce, having a bricks and mortar kitchen, and what the summer holds…

Five reasons to attend Dot To Dot Festival in 2024

For almost 20 years, Dot To Dot Festival has remained the standard bearer for all metropolitan festivals in the UK. Launched in Nottingham during the mid-00s indie boom, Dot To Dot has since become a staple of the late May Bank Holiday weekend, showcasing only the very best new music across an epic all-day event. With the 2024 edition boasting one of the best line-ups to date, we thought we’d dive into what makes Dot To Dot so special…

Dear Sisters at Lakeside Arts documents the Women’s Liberation Movement in Nottingham feminst history

For the Women’s Liberation Movement of the ‘70s and ‘80s zines were an integral tool of connection and communication. The Dear Sisters exhibition at Lakeside Arts showcases how the movement connected, campaigned, and made waves through an impressive collection of ephemeral documents.

Gig review: Grey Daze at Rescue Rooms

Despite existing for 30 years, Grey Daze only recently played their second-ever show in the UK. Nottingham's Rescue Rooms had the honour of hosting the band, and we headed down to experience it...

Nadia on... sick note culture, disability and mental health

Labour MP Nadia Whittome talks to us about sick benefits and the real problems Britain is facing, with a significant rise in people out of work and those that are left with lasting COVID-19 symptoms

Gig review: Tenacious D at Motorpoint Arena

The comedic duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass have embarked on their greatest tour yet. As the Spicy Meatball stopped off at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, we joined the local metal heads on a journey through the band's discography...

This month's cover artist Dizzy Ink's Craig Proud tells us about his work and inspirations

This month’s cover art was designed by Nottingham zine and print maestro Craig Proud. We asked him a few questions about his inspirations and what he gets up to at Dizzy Ink Studio

The Lovely Eggs talk small town rock n roll debauchery

Expect the un-egg-spected: how Holly Ross and David Blackwell are doing what they want, how they want, sunny side up. We speak to The Lovely Eggs ahead of their gig at Rescue Rooms on May 31...

DJ collective Soul Buggin’ talk to us about celebrating twenty years of excellent parties in Nottingham

One of the most respected DJ ensembles in Nottingham, Soul Buggin’ is renowned for throwing atmospheric, unpretentious and downright excellent parties. With around a hundred events under their collective belt, Elmo, Beane, Mark and Wrighty are gearing up to celebrate Soul Buggin’s 20th birthday with a balls-to-the-wall shindig featuring an impressive array of headliners. We caught up with the four DJs on how they’ve gone from strength to strength to develop what many describe as the finest little dark room disco in Nottingham.

A vegan market, coffee club, opera and a fair dedicated to records and a love of music: Here’s what’s on in Nottingham this week: 6 May – 12 May 2024

This week in Nottingham! Get yourself down to a market selling only vegan produce, a vinyl record fair, some opera and a friendly coffee club

Miniature Designer and Youtuber Louise Sugden Talks Warhammer and the Industry’s Roots in Nottingham

From working at Games Workshop to amassing over 100k followers on YouTube, Louise Sugden is a hardcore Warhammer hobbyist whose miniature goblins have sold into the thousands. We sat down to discuss the art of miniature making, being a YouTube creator, and how the industry is so embedded in Nottingham.

Competition: Win Tickets For Live At The Hall Featuring Razorlight

Get ready for an epic night of music at Wollaton Hall on Friday 30 August, as "Live at the Hall" brings together an all-star lineup featuring Razorlight, Feeder, The Pigeon Detectives, and The Sherlocks.

LeftLion have three pairs of tickets to give away. The winners will be drawn on Monday 20 May and notified by email soon after. To be in with a chance of winning read on...

In Photos: Record Store Day 2024 at Rough Trade

We Discover More About Fascinating Finds from Nottingham’s Caves, the new exhibition at Nottingham University Museum

Nottingham is a unique city, the home to many famous historical figures, it’s a place brimming with culture and history. One feature however, sets it apart more than any other; its caves. Archaeologist Cameron Black went to Fascinating Finds from Nottingham’s Caves, the new exhibition at Nottingham University Museum to see what has been unearthed of Nottingham’s ancient history.

Theatre Review: Drop The Dead Donkey: The Reawakening

The Globelink News team from Channel 4's 1990's newsroom sitcom are back three decades later for an outing on the stage...

In the Swing: We Catch up with Swing Dash on Their Second Birthday

In Photos: Rianne Downey and Louis Croft at The Bodega

Nottingham Resident Diala Isid Talks Us About the Current Situation in Palestine and How She Started a Palestinian Running Campaign

Marhaba! I’m Diala Isid and I’ve been living here in Nottingham for around four years. I moved from Palestine to do my masters at the University of Nottingham and then found a job at a Renewable Energy Company in Beeston called EvoEnergy. I decided to make Nottingham my second home because it felt like one!

We Sat Down With Farm to Fork Fine Dining Restaurant Jericho

From the chaotic scenes portrayed in series like The Bear to the high tensions captured in British dramas like Boiling Point, the intense atmosphere of restaurant kitchens is no secret. These environments are often characterised by extreme stress, with high-end establishments notoriously earning reputations for mistreating staff and inhabiting a sub-culture of abuse and exhaustion - so bad that it’s described by some chefs as akin to ‘going to war’.

Concert Review: Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra

Neil Fulwood checks out the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Concert Hall...

Gig Review: Davoli at Running Horse

From earning new fans at Beat The Streets festival to releasing their debut album Notes For A New Year, 2024 has been a memorable year so far for Notts outfit Davoli. So to see for ourselves how they are gathering such a fan-following in the city for their impressive live performances, we went to catch their set at The Running Horse pub…

We Find out More About New Currents, Nottingham’s New Day Festival

Nottingham has many successful day festivals but this year, there's a new kid on the block. Here's some more information about New Currents festival...