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Interview: Dave McVay Author of Steak Diana Ross

"People are born and bred as Notts supporters. There's a certain animosity towards Forest, but not like in certain cities where it’s life or death"

Interview: Little Barrie

"I had been in bands before, but they were mainly instrumentals, and I wanted to do something more song based"...

Interview: Pete Jordan of Spectrum

Since 2001 Pete Jordan has built Spectrum, from being a small Notts club night into one of the best breaks event in the world. Along the way it has also taken him on tour from Croatia to Glastonbury, not to mention putting him in touch with some of the best DJ’s in the business. We caught up with him to find out more…

Skateboarding Is Not A Crime

Skateboarding competitions with huge prizes are broadcast to millions, but skateboarding is still perceived as an immature hobby...

Interview: The Magic Heroes

"We can't go anywhere without someone commenting on our afros. If we go near Flares, some girl will always try to rip our scalps off."

The Adult Mental Health Summer Exhibition

Interview: Robin Askwith

We caught up with the legendary seventies actor (currently doing the Canterbury tales at the Castle) to talk Tarantino, Chaucer and birds...

Interview: We Show Up On Radar

"I watch a lot of Kids TV and stuff like that. There's one song I've done which was directly influenced by The Tweenies"

Interview: Nutron Stars

"I think we should do rehearsals forever. People could wait in the waiting room and we could buzz them in. Gig, by appointment"

Interview: Steve Scoffham

We have a chat with Notts County's signing from Gedling Town about how he wants to become a local hero...

Spectrum all nighter at Stealth, with Giles Peters

Interview: Gob Squad

An innovative performance company originating from Nottingham but including members from Germany

Star Wars: The Revenge of The Sith

Someone should tell George Lucas that just because he can do something, it doesn't mean he should do it

Interview: Skinny Sumo

This Friday at the Malt Cross is your monthly fix of live local music featuring Skinny Sumo and Alligator

Bent Interview

As Nottingham lads Bent have done us proud, they've been here through thick and thin...

Interview: Paper Lace Singer Phillip Wright

"When we came back after we got to No.1, we practically got a civic reception. Before we knew it we put into an open-top limo and driven round the city"

Goodbye Gonzo: Hunter S Thompson 1937-2005

A bizarre journalist who led a bizarre life. His wild style lost him numerous jobs and assignments, but gained him admirers the world over...

Nottingham Music Scene Round Table 2005

What is it about Notts that's stopping us from making a mark? We asked some of the prime movers in the city to explain...

NottsRock Easter Spectacular

A History of Music in Nottingham (1100 - 2005)

The official LeftLion History of Nottingham music from 1100AD - 2005AD...

Miles Hunt on Damien Dempsey

If you're fortunate, you'll find an artist, during your lifetime, who tunes into your thoughts and experiences and sings about them...

Scorzayzee: The First LeftLion Interview

"I wanted to do something about the corruption that Great Britain is involved in. We spend so many billions on war weapons"

Save The Maze Campaign

The last gig has been played at The Maze and the last of the real ales drawn from the sandstone cellar. Or has it?

Interview: Bonobo

With the average copulation lasting 13 seconds, sexual contact in bonobos is rather quick by human standards

Toby Kebbell Dead Mans Shoes Interview

Notts actor Toby Kebbell has got a lot to be proud of. His first major part, as Anthony  in Shane Meadow's influencial Dead Man's Shoes earned him a Most Promising Newcomer nomination (British Independent Film Awards).Since then he's landed parts in Oliver Stone's Alexander and Woody Allen's newest project. He writes books and plays and on the side, he's studying plumbing. And, ladies and gentlemen, he is still just 22 years young.