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Concert Review: The Hallé 80s Big Night Out at the Royal Concert Hall

Out of Time: The Mysterious Story of Margery Lister

In case you haven’t noticed, the fourteenth century was quite a while ago, but thanks to the work of the team at the Nottinghamshire Archives, we can still dive into the intriguing stories of everyday people like Margery Lister, a medieval city-dweller who regularly found herself in Nottingham’s civil court…

These Are the Books That Changed Our Lives

Whether it’s the book that first got you into reading, or one that resonated at the perfect time, we all have those books that changed our lives. That altered us as people and readers. The LeftLion Literature team share theirs…

Out of Time: Norman Robert Pogson and His Groundbreaking Work in the Field of Astronomy

From discovering Isis (the minor planet, that is) to having a mathematical equation named after him, Nottingham-born Norman Robert Pogson was one of the most influential astronomers of the nineteenth century - yet remained relatively unknown on British soil. We take a deep-dive into his fascinating, and unlikely, cosmic career…

Music Review: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Concert Hall

Kevin Stanley reviews the RLPO's concert at the Royal Concert Hall...

6 Great Events to Check Out in Nottingham This Week: Jake Bugg, BBC Introducing and More

It's music, more music and, um, some cheese on offer in our city this week...

5 Events to Check Out in Nottingham This Week: Football Manager Therapy, Pussy Riot and More

Adam Kay, Alan Carr and an important exhibition are also coming to the city this week... 

Author Julie Malone Talks Us Through Middleway Words Festival

Middleway Words is a new festival with ambitions to share Midlands authors with the world. A mix of online and live events, the jewel in Middleway’s crown is a celebration at Waterstones for Nottingham’s literary talents. Ahead of the event, LeftLion talks to Julie Malone, one of the festival organisers, about her personal journey to authordom…

The Doc'n Roll Film Festival Returns to Venues Across Nottingham This Month

The Doc'n Roll Film Festival finally arrives in Nottingham on Thursday 3 November, after two false dawns due to that pesky blighter COVID-19. LeftLion sits down with festival organisers and curators Mark McIntyre and Marcus Duffield to talk all things music, the importance of a great documentary and what we Nottingham folks can expect from this year’s event…

Out of Time: All About 'Torpedo' Tom Blower, the Nottingham Man Who Became the First Person to Swim the North Channel of the Irish Sea

Until 1947, no one had ever successfully swam the North Channel of the Irish Sea - a 21-mile stretch of icy cold, choppy water between Scotland and Northern Ireland. Then came Tom Blower, the Notts-born gentle giant who could snap six inch nails and lift two people at a time…

6 Great Things to Check Out in Notts This Week: Halloween at Hickings, Nottingham Fireworks and More

Zombies? Fireworks? Bob Dylan? What's piquing your interest this week? 

Nottingham Comedy Festival Returns

Nottingham Comedy Festival is back in November, here's the lowdown...

Review: London Film Festival 2022

Wanting to make sure it's not just those posh lot in the capital getting to see all the greatest new releases, we sent Jack Francis down south for two weeks of world premieres, incredible debuts and a surprising amount of cannibalism...

Review: Mayhem Film Festival 2022

Four days of old-school favourites, brand-new releases and everything in between - Mayhem Film Festival was back with a bang... 

Coming to Hockley This Autumn, We Hear More About the Nottingham Coffee Festival

From 200 Degrees and Blend to Stewarts and Yolk, just walk a few metres in Nottingham and you’re sure to find yourself at another coffee shop thanks to the city’s vibrant and ever-growing community. That’s why, inspired by our very own cafe society, friends Josh Eaton and Matt Vassey decided to set up the Nottingham Coffee Festival, which will be coming to High Pavement this October. We catch up with co-creator Josh to hear about his hopes for the event…

We Check Out Nottingham Contemporary's New Exhibition, Hollow Earth: Art, Caves and The Subterranean Imaginary,

Have you ever thought long and hard about caves (steady…)? If so, you’ll love Hollow Earth: Art, Caves and The Subterranean Imaginary, Nottingham Contemporary’s latest exhibition exploring what goes on beneath the ground - and if not, you might be surprised at just how fascinating they are…

6 of the Best Events in Nottingham This Week: Maximo Park, Robin Hood Beer & Cider Festival and More

Beer, bands and bold art exhibitions are the talk of the town... 

Young Hustlers October Family Festival Programme Announced

Young Hustlers is returning post-pandemic to entertain little ones and their grown-ups this Sunday 23 October…

Out of Time: William Collins and the Andersonville Raiders

Considered one of the darkest chapters of the American Civil War, the Andersonville Raiders were an organised mob of thieves and murders who preyed on their fellow prisoners at Andersonville prisoner of war Camp. Led by William Collins, a former knitter born in Nottingham, they created a reign of terror amidst the already miserable conditions, and paid the ultimate price…

The Best Events to Check Out in Nottingham This Week: This Is England, BBC Introducing and More

Comedy, caves and Kes from This Is England are the talk of the town this week...

5 Books Every New Student in Nottingham Should Check Out

Framework Big Sleep Out Returns This October

Coming to Nottingham Racecourse in this Autumn, people across the county are encouraged to sleep out so others don't have to...

5 Great Things To Do In Nottingham This Week: The Clothes They Stood Up In, Nottingham Green Festival and More

From a birthday bash to a protest, there's something for everyone in Notts this week...

5 of the Best Things to Check Out in Nottingham This Week: Sean Paul, Young Creative Showcase and More

From up-and-coming Notts artists to global sensations, we've got it all this week...

5 Great Events in Nottingham This Week: Arboretum Beer Festival, The Foolhardy Folk Festival and More

Stuart Pearce (not that one), The Shakamoto Investigation and Beans on Toast are all in town...