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6 Nottingham Soldiers and the Historical Turning Points They Found Themselves in

Wed 11 Mar 2020

It’s a sad fact of history that the fate of nations was often decided on the field of battle. In amidst the smoke of firing muskets, the explosions of cannonballs, the clashing of swords and the screams of dead and dying men, history was written in blood, and the world as we now know it was formed. In a new six-part podcast series, we’re bringing to life the stories of six Nottingham soldiers who were witness to these historical turning points, uncovering how life took them from the streets of Nottingham to some of the most definitive battles in world history…

6 Nottingham Venues with a History of Murder, Poison and Intrigue

Wed 11 Mar 2020

From T C Hine to Watson Fothergill, Nottingham has had more than its fair share of renowned architects leaving their stamp on the city’s skyscape. But beyond the outer beauty of the structures they created lie stories of deceit, murder, poison and intrigue. These are the weird and wonderful true stories from some of Nottingham’s most stunning historic buildings...

Blues Lift Cup in City Ground Showdown

Sat 07 Mar 2020

Last week saw Arsenal take on Chelsea in the Continental Cup Final. Our guy Cristian Bratu was at the City Ground to catch all the action.

Film Review: True History of the Kelly Gang

Thu 05 Mar 2020

1917's George MacKay gives a manic performance as Ned Kelly in Justin Kurzel's outback Western...

City Stylin' #23

Mon 02 Mar 2020

We take to Nottingham's streets to ask you stylish folk about your lives...

Live Music Review: Big Thief at Rock City

Sun 01 Mar 2020

Beloved Brooklyn quartet Big Thief invited us into their inner circle this weekend, bringing all the makings of an intimate jam session to Rock City…

Comedian Mark Thomas is Bringing His History-Themed Show to Lakeside Arts in April

Sun 01 Mar 2020

Comedian, presenter, political satirist, journalist, radio personality, libertarian anarchist... There aren’t many things that Mark Thomas can’t turn his hand to. With his brand new history-themed show, 50 Things About Us, heading to Lakeside Arts for back-to-back shows in April, we caught up with the stand up legend to get his thoughts on Nottingham, touring and the British Empire...

Aussie Folk-Rockers Boy & Bear Prepare for Debut Nottingham Gig

Fri 07 Feb 2020

ARIA award-winning Australian indie-rock band Boy & Bear captured our hearts with their charming folk sound way back in 2010. Following a four-year hiatus due to lead-singer Dave Hosking’s illness, the platinum record-holding band from Sydney are back on the scene with new album Suck on Light. We spoke with keyboardist Jon Hart about the band’s “weird” approach to developing their sound, preparations for their worldwide tour, and why Australia is dominating the charts internationally…

Film Review: The Personal History of David Copperfield

Tue 28 Jan 2020

This adaptation of Charles Dickens’ book from 1850 manages to stay true to its source material while injecting a refreshingly modern feel to the story. Through combining subtle dialogue with playful physical performances, this is a purely entertaining movie that channels the qualities of some of the most renowned British classics...

What A Decade: Nusic on Why Nottingham Should Be Crowned the Music City of the Last 10 Years

Sun 19 Jan 2020

If you live in Nottingham and are passionate about that music thing, it’s fair to say this is the best decade we’ve ever had. And not just us: there’s a case that musically, Notts has had one of the best decades in the whole of the UK…

20 Great Battle Scenes from Film History

Fri 17 Jan 2020

From the walls of Jerusalem to the beaches of Normandy, to the Mongolian plains and the waves of the Atlantic. Whether its spears and shields or bullets and bayonets, these are twenty of the greatest battle scenes in film history...

City Stylin'

Sun 12 Jan 2020

We took to the streets to find Notts' best dressed...

City Stylin': Tim and Jade

Wed 08 Jan 2020

Every month, we take to the streets to find out a little more about your lots' lives and styles...

A History of Rock City

Mon 06 Jan 2020

If you were a young person growing up in Nottingham in the last forty years, it’s almost a given that you would have spent a staggering amount of time inside the legendary walls of Rock City. Whether that was rocking out to the Ramones, taking to the stage as part of their street-dance crew or cutting shapes on the nightclub floor, the venue has seen thousands of faces over their time. It’s no surprise it’s still thriving as they gear up to celebrate their 40th birthday...

Nottingham City of Literature are Running a Creative Writing Competition for Writers Aged 10-25

Mon 09 Dec 2019

Are you a youngster in our city who has gifted gears whirring away? We have a corking competition for you…

City Stylin' #20

Thu 05 Dec 2019

We took to the streets to find Notts' best dressed...

Wigflex Lifts the Lid on Explosive 2020 City Festival Lineup

Wed 04 Dec 2019

...and there are even more new venues for us to explore. Read on for the low down on dates, DJs and more as Wigflex City Festival returns for its second year

Theatre Review: We Will Rock You at Royal Concert Hall

Tue 26 Nov 2019

A stormin' show, full of bangers mashed together to create summat razzle-dazzle...

Punk Rock Survivors UK Subs To Hit Rescue Rooms

Wed 20 Nov 2019

The current incarnation of UK Subs are set to dish out a night that will surely leave the audience dripping in both sweat and nostalgia...

Live Music Review: Metronomy at Rock City

Tue 19 Nov 2019

The lead singer's parents met in Nottingham. They've penned an album called Love Letters. Metronomy ticket holders were always going to be in for a romantic night at the band's Rock City date this month...

Celebrating Catterntide is Showcasing Our City's Rich Lace History

Tue 19 Nov 2019

Nottingham has a huge history, and lace weaves into a big part of that...

The History of Sneinton Market

Mon 18 Nov 2019

Take a walk through Sneinton Market today, and you’ll find fancy coffee, football fan-art and luxury vegan chocolates. Not only are the Sneinton Market Avenues now home to over twenty creative businesses, but it’s also the headquarters of a certain culture magazine you’ve been reading for the past few minutes. Throw it back seventy years or so, and this place was the site of a booming wholesale market, and a real pillar of city life...

The New City Ground

Fri 15 Nov 2019

Nottingham Forest began a PR offensive as part of their public consultation around the major redevelopment of the City Ground this week.

City Stylin' #19

Thu 14 Nov 2019

We took to the streets to find Notts' best dressed...

Norma Gregory on the Hidden History of Black Miners and Her New Exhibiton

Sun 10 Nov 2019

Nottingham has plenty of things to be proud of. Our roots being one of them; history is so deeply embedded in many of the things that we all love about this city. But the narrative isn’t fully complete. Historian Norma Gregory has spent the past few years unearthing the untold stories of several black coal miners who lived and worked in the UK. We spoke to her about her new exhibition, Digging Deep: Coal Miners of African Carribean Heritage which features photos, audio recordings and oral histories that have previously been left unheard…

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