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Metal Music in Notts: Then VS Now

Notts has had an esteemed love affair with metal music for decades, with devil horns being thrown up to the skies and genre-dwelling titans visiting this great county ever since Rock City swung the floodgates open in 1980. So, for those who adorn the spike and patch-covered jackets we thought we’d take a trip down hellfire lane, as well as a look to the fiery future, to see which heavy metal legends have come to owd Nottingham and who, in 2020, are yet to go. We’ve even sorted them into their venue stomping grounds to keep things geographically neat and tidy…

A Quidditch Player in Notts

"I don’t play because I love Harry Potter. I mean, I’ve read the books and seen the films, but I play because I enjoy the game."

Interview: TV funnyman Spencer Jones is coming to Notts

Meet Spencer Jones; Twice nominated in the Edinburgh Festival comedy awards, a regular in BBC2's Upstart Crow and coming to Notts this month for an appearance at Just The Tonic...

Overheard in Notts

What the bob are you lot on about, now?

7 Music Communities for Women and Non-binary People in Notts

Back in ‘66, James Brown might have crooned that “this is a man’s world”, but these days we know that’s nowhere near the truth. When it comes to music there’s no doubt there’s a thirst for inclusive, safe spaces for those who don’t identify as a fella, and Notts absolutely has plenty to add to that conversation. 

We’ve rounded up a snapshot of some of the best community groups for music-loving females or non-binary folk who’d love to get involved.

Snap Notts: Hopkinson's Art Centre

Every month we pair up a local poet and photographer and give them a location in Nottingham to create work around. This month, it's everyone's favourite surprise-packed antique shop...

A Roadie in Notts: "People think I can get guestlist or signed stuff for anyone."

Our Day in the Life series looks at the trials and tribulations of people in Nottingham...

Overheard in Notts

What the bob are you lot on about, now?

Nottingham in Photos

Our city, captured by some of the best local photographers abaht...

The United States of Nottingham: How Much Do You Know About the American Towns Named After Notts?

Two intrepid reporters. Five stateside locations. One giant waste of time. This is the whirlwind story of our investigation into how the name of our great city made its way across the New World. This is the United States of Notts…

A Santa in Notts: "We’d been told that we shouldn't suggest the kids should sit on our knee"

'Tis the season to be jolly! Unless, of course, you're a Victoria Centre Santa Claus...

Name Sakes: Nine Notts Residents Who Share Their Names With Celebrities

All of the name, none of the fame. We delved into the lives of nine Notts' residents who share their monikers with the rich and famous...

Snap Notts: Winter Wonderland

Our regular poet and photographer collaboration head to Winter Wonderland to get you feeling all warm and festive...

Overheard in Notts

We've been earwigging on your lot's conversations...

Notts’ Panto Legends Kenneth Alan Taylor and John Elkington on Bringing Sleeping Beauty to the Playhouse This Christmas

This year marks 35 years since Kenneth Alan Taylor first brought pantomime to the Nottingham Playhouse when he arrived as Artistic Director. For a generation, his gentle northern tones were the voice of the quintessential panto dame, a role he reprised over and over before hanging up the costume changes for writing instead. It’s also been 21 years since John Elkington first appeared in a Playhouse panto and solidified himself as the current dame of choice. Our Stage Editor – and massive panto fan – sat down with them both during rehearsals for Sleeping Beauty to find out about this year’s production… 

LGBTQ+ Notts: What's Kicking Off in December?

Notts Author Darren Simpson is Inspiring Children to Love Reading

We had a natter with him about his new project with the National Literacy Trust...

NottsShop: November 2019

It's official. Cold, dark, miserable, rainy nights can only be combated one way... it's time to eat, drink and be merry*!

*My definition of 'being merry' mainly consists of shopping, FYI. And no, I'm not talking about Christmas presents. Unless they're for yourself.

6 of the Most Hipster Coffees in Notts

Life is rarely ever boring. So why should your coffee be?

Interview: Cellar Door Moon Crow On Inspirations, Positivity and Notts Stag Dos

Fans of rock, dust off yer trusty gig shoes ‘cause Cellar Door Moon Crow - two energetic brothers with a penchant for high energy tracks - are coming to Rock City this month. Will Ryan speaks to Phil and Tom about their sound, their album and life in the music industry ahead of their performance.

LGBT+ Notts: Halloween Past, Mindful Present, Festive Future

Our LGBTQ+ columnist Caroline Barry gives us the lowdown of queer events past, present and future for this festive season…

Snap Notts: Lace Market

This issue's poet and photographer explored the industrial past of the lace market...

A Teacher in Notts: "The institution won’t survive unless they make changes."

We find out what it's like to teach the next generation under impossible circumstances...

Overheard in Notts

The rumours are true. The Overheard in Notts book hits shelves this month. To celebrate, we put together an extra-long edition of everyone's favourite feature...

10 Halloween Themed Events For Music Lovers In Notts

Whether you’re into thrash metal or disco cuts, there’s an opportunity for music fans of all genres to get monster mashed this year. Here are our top picks…