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Live Music Review: James at the Royal Concert Hall

Thu 08 Dec 2016

Rescheduled from May, the Manchester veterans make a triumphant return to the Nottingham stage...

Looking After Each Other in Nottingham

Wed 07 Dec 2016

2017 has given us a bit of a rough time. It feels like we’ve flopped off the cliff-edge of stability and are currently hurtling towards Earth at rapid speed, being pounded by flying debris as we go. It’s been pretty difficult to see the bright side at times, and well easy to wallow in puddles of doom and despair. But fear not; Nottingham City Council have a scheme – Looking After Each Other – that'll hopefully get us stepping in the right direction...

Film Review: Sully: Miracle on the Hudson

Wed 07 Dec 2016

Clint Eastwood's latest vehicle about the true-life story of Captain “Sully” Sullenberger gliding his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard, didn't impress...

Hilarious Theatre Makers Major Labia Answer Our Questions in Photos

Tue 06 Dec 2016

Having performed at this year’s Hockley Hustle, Major Labia, the masters – or should that be mistresses? – of vaginal comedy are hosting a Christmas shindig...

8 Things To Do In Nottingham This Week

Mon 05 Dec 2016

We're on the countdown to Christmas, and Notts is gearing up for a proper party...

Kate Rusby at Theatre Royal

Sat 03 Dec 2016

During the Victorian era many carols were banned from churches for being too happy and exuberant, so the good folk of South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire did what any self respecting citizens would do – they got some musicians and vocalists together and went down the pub instead. Singing their own versions of familiar carols whilst the mead and ale flowed.

Film Review: Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them

Fri 02 Dec 2016

It’s time for the Harry Potter fans around the world to dust off their wands and cloaks. That’s right, we thought it was over, but we were wrong. We’re back in the Wizarding world for another journey with a whole new set of characters – and some old ones, from the Harry Potter books and films.

What Does Nottingham Think to Christmas?

Thu 01 Dec 2016

We popped down to the Christmas Market to see how Christmas-y Nottingham is feeling. The answer? Well, have a watch...

Performance Poet Luke Wright is Coming to Nottingham Lakeside Arts

Tue 29 Nov 2016

Theatre maker and performance poet Luke Wright smashed the stage at Nottingham Poetry Festival last year. Now, he’s back to perform, at Djanogly Theatre at Nottingham Lakeside Arts, with What I Learned From Johnny Bevan. We put a few questions to the man himself ahead of the show…

Art Exhibition Review: My Granddad’s Car at New Art Exchange

Tue 29 Nov 2016

Follow the story of how two men - Sayed Hasan and Karl Ohiri - pursued the quest of moving two cars...

Live Music Review: Sofar Sounds' Second Birthday at Mimm Store

Mon 28 Nov 2016

They set up initimate gigs all over the country, including in our humble city. We got down to see some fresh talent in one of our city's shopping centres...

Nottingham People's Assembly Discussion on The Mental Health Crisis

Mon 28 Nov 2016

Health in the 21st Century was the programmed topic of the evening at Rough Trade. Unfortunately Harry Leslie Smith, a speaker born before the introduction of the NHS, is unwell and can't make it and so the discussion moves from a general look at health in the 21st century to a more detailed look at the mental health crisis with two main speakers...

NTU Distinguished Lecture Review: Professor Monica Grady CBE on The Rosetta Mission

Mon 28 Nov 2016

Professor Monica Grady CBE, best known for her enthusiastic reaction when the Philae lander touched down on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, joins us as part of the Nottingham Trent University distinguished lecture series to talk about the Rosetta mission...

9 Things To Do In Nottingham This Week

Sun 27 Nov 2016

The countdown to Crimbo has begun, and Notts party season is gerrin' well under way...

Magician Todd Landman Brought Subversion To Nottingham

Thu 24 Nov 2016

A fusion of magic, social philosophy and jazz music that will make you think about more than just how he did the last trick...

Nottingham Christmas Market and New Ice Bar in Photos

Wed 23 Nov 2016

Get yersen down to Old Market Square to see the Winter Wonderland, with the ice rink, tree, delicious treats, and there's even an ice bar now. We took a few snaps just in case you can't be arsed with it.

The Paedophile-Hunting Vigilantes Who Came to Nottingham

Wed 23 Nov 2016

In 2016, 29-year-old Nottingham man Ricky Slade was confronted by a paedophile-hunting action group at Nottingham Train Station. He was later charged with three attempts to incite a child to engage in sexual activity and one attempt to meet a child for sexual activity, and died while in custody awaiting his sentence. The group who confronted him goes by the name The Hunted One. We spoke to one of their members about what they do.

Comedy Review: Reginald D Hunter Came to Nottingham

Mon 21 Nov 2016

Humour hits hardest when it's true, and Reginald D Hunter stands out even when he's not on top form

Film Review: A Street Cat Named Bob

Mon 21 Nov 2016

The feel-good film of the century has hit cinemas everywhere.

10 Things To Do In Nottingham This Week

Sun 20 Nov 2016

There's an absolute wealth of stuff cracking off over the city. Dig in...

Opera Review: Der Rosenkavalier

Sat 19 Nov 2016

Opera North's rendition of this 100-year old romantic piece is as charming as ever at the Theatre Royal...

Square One Talk Drum 'n' Bass in Nottingham

Thu 17 Nov 2016

After celebrating its second birthday last month at Rescue Rooms with The Upbeats, Tantrum Desire and GLXY; Square One has found its home in Nottingham and has been taking the city by storm. Month after month, the music promoters have been booking artists from labels likes Ram, Hospital, Viper, Spearhead, Critical Sound, Shogun Audio and plenty more in the drum 'n' bass world. It’s only getting bigger. We talked to the guys behind it all – Jake Springthorpe and Miles Waghorn – ahead of their next night this Friday.