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Sloth: By Our Hands We Make Our Way's Martin Sommerville on Life in the Slow Lane

After spending years ruled by rise and grind hustle culture, lockdown left us with no choice but to slow down. We investigate the growing trend of slow living and talk to Martin Sommerville from By Our Hands We Make Our Way woodworking studios about intentional living, building a sense of community, and the joy that comes with taking it easy...

Theatre Review: Opera North - Carmen

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Buy: Overheard In Notts Book Volume 3

Move over Paw Patrol, Push-Poppers and Polly Pocket. It’s time for 2021’s must-have Nottingham stocking filler…

The Oral History Report Captures the Living Memories Behind the Promenade, Home to Nottingham’s Most Colourful Houses

First classed as listed buildings in the eighties, the Promenade is home to some of Nottingham’s oldest and most colourful houses. We chat to Dan Lucas and Laura Summers about The Oral History Report - the book capturing the living memories behind this historic neighbourhood...

Nottingham Film Fans Set Up DIY Screenings at One Thoresby Street

We chat to George and Charlie Alexander, the brothers behind Jackie Treehorn Productions - a DIY project spotlighting exciting films for Screen fanatics across Nottingham...

Best Crime Films: Our Favourite Movies About Sins On Screen

Under Cover Artist: Curtis Powell

He’s been at LeftLion for bloody ages, but our Jason Williamson cover is Curtis Powell’s first. We chat to our Head of Photography and Video about how he approached it...

Pick of The Week: 25-31 October

This weeks POTW is chock-a-block with spooky themed events just in time for Halloween. For all you music, art and comedy lovers...keep on reading 

Overheard in Notts

Who's got a face like a LIDL mussel?

Best Musical Biopics: Our Favourite Films About Icons

Preview: Wizard of Oz at The Motorpoint Arena

The World's Biggest Panto The Wizard of Oz is here with a spectacular tour visiting Nottingham Motorpoint Arena for one night only…

Five of the Best Movies From BFI London Film Festival at Broadway

The BFI London Film Festival came to Nottingham this month, as special screenings from the event were beamed onto screens at Broadway Cinema. We pick five of the LFF films you should keep your eye on...

Pick of the Week: 18- 24 October

For the return of Pick of the Week, we've searched high and low for the best things happening over the next seven days. Whether live gigs, local art, or delicious Iranian food, there's a bit of something for everyone...

Host Nottingham: The Organisation Providing Support to Those Going Through the Asylum Seeking Process

Despite what the right would have you believe, every time there’s an influx of refugees from a war-torn country, the UK is not overrun with people claiming asylum. In fact, the UK holds only about 1% of the total number of refugees the world over. UK refugees have to go through a gruelling process to achieve settled status, which often lasts years and leaves any failed claimants without money or a place to stay while they lodge appeals. Host is a Nottingham-based charity that provides support to those going through the asylum seeking process, making their lives just a little easier. Penny Reeve sat down with Host chair Roger Van Schaick to find out a little more...

Out of Time: Sir Peter Mansfield, The Nobel Prize Winning Notts Lecturer Who Pioneered MRI Scans

From becoming a University of Nottingham lecturer to winning a Nobel Prize for his work on the technology behind MRI scans, Sir Peter Mansfield is one of the finest minds in Nottingham’s history. On what would have been his 88th birthday, we celebrate the life and legacy of a true genius who, despite his incredible achievements, always remained humble…

RSC's The Comedy of Errors Tour to Open in Nottingham

This much-loved production is coming to the Theatre Royal between Friday 22 and Sunday 24 October...

Review: Where the restless oceans pound by Chaos Magic Space

Existing quietly among the upper studios at Backlit Gallery, Nottingham-based art collective Chaos Magic Space practice a community-focused approach to art through ritual, symbol, and a spirited love for the mythic. With their latest exhibition Where the restless oceans pound currently open to the public, Tom Cobbett digs a little deeper into the mysticism to find out more about the group...

The Best Boxing Films: Our Favourite Movies That Pack a Punch

Film Review: Oliver Sacks – His Own Life

Coming to cinemas for one night only, His Own Life is among this year’s most powerful documentaries...

RuPaul’s Drag Race Stars to Visit Nottingham’s Oldest Gay Bar for Special Netflix Event

Iconic drag queens The Vivienne and Tia Kofi are set to perform at a sold-out show in Nottingham next week.

Overheard in Notts

Featuring Shrek references, e-scooters and more...

Preview: National Youth Jazz Orchestra Celebrate Amy Winehouse

The National Youth Jazz Orchestra are coming to the Royal Concert Hall on Thursday 23 September to celebrate the life and music of Amy Winehouse…

The Resources, Groups and Organisations Committed to Nurturing Black Dignity, Joy and Achievement in Nottingham

We run through some of the most important support networks, arts organisations and community groups dedicated to ensuring social justice and equality in Nottingham and beyond... 

Aging Bull: Steve Ward on Being the World's Oldest Boxer, Turning 65 and Finally Bagging a World Title

Steve Ward has just about seen and done everything the world of boxing has to offer. From turning pro in the late seventies, fighting underground in bare knuckle fights, holding three Guinness World Records and now, finally getting his hands on a world title at the age of 65. We talk to the Hyson Green-born, Mansfield-based boxing legend as he finally hangs up his gloves...

Under Cover Artist: Natalie Owen

Our Head Designer Natalie Owen explains how Disney’s The Little Mermaid inspired her first LeftLion cover in over a year…