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Meet Rehannah Mian, the Notts Podcast Host Diving Into the Darker Side of Fairy Tales

Fri 08 Apr 2022

Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty. Since they first arrived, these fairy tales have endured as childhood staples, shaping our first sense of right and wrong. But how often do we hear the original stories - the more gruesome and grisly iterations that don’t make it to Disney's final cut? Inspired by this month's magic theme, we catch up with Nottingham author and presenter Rehannah Mian about her podcast Magical Storybook, and why she’s bringing traditional fairy tales back to the present day…

New Documentary Celebrates the History of Iconic Notts Gay Pub the New Foresters

Thu 07 Apr 2022

Nottingham’s oldest gay pub, New Foresters, opened in 1958 and has been the hub of Nottingham’s LGBTQ+ community ever since. We catch up with local filmmaker Damien Ebanks ahead of the release of his new documentary, which highlights the significance of this venue as a safe space for self-expression, and the importance of its landlady, Debbie Law…

Notts Wellness Coach Victoria Louise Explains How She Uses the Moon for Yoga and Mindfulness

Wed 06 Apr 2022

For as long as humans have stared at the sky, they’ve been fascinated by the moon. Mystified by its beauty, and curious about its unknowability, the satellite has inspired art, technology, and even language, with the word ‘lunatic’ stemming from the Roman Goddess of the moon - Luna. Yet, today we have surprisingly little connection with the moon, despite its importance. In light of this, we catch up with yoga teacher and wellness coach Victoria Louise, learning more about our connection with the moon, its feminine energy, and her Under The Moon rituals…

Overheard in Notts

Thu 31 Mar 2022

From Jimmy Carr to The Muppets, here's what you've been chatting about this month...

Theatre Review: Magic Goes Wrong

Wed 30 Mar 2022

Ashley Carter headed down to the Theatre Royal to enjoy Magic Goes Wrong, the farcical touring show from Mischief Theatre and Penn and Teller...

New Notts Festival Meadowlands Announces Nine More Acts

Tue 22 Mar 2022

Come this summer there’s a brand new festival in town, landing in Nottingham’s Victoria Embankment in the Meadows area on the bank holiday Friday 3 June - and it goes by the name Meadowlands. With 10 stellar acts now announced, it’s looking like a must-go for indie/rock lovers of all ages. With more acts yet to be announced, we take a first look at who’s rocking up…

Theatre Review: Looking Good Dead

Tue 22 Mar 2022

Ian C Douglas went to see Looking Good Dead, starring former EastEnder Adam Woodyatt, at the Theatre Royal

6 Great Things To Do This Week in Notts

Sun 20 Mar 2022

Looking for something to do? We've got you covered...

A Personal Shopper in Notts

Thu 17 Mar 2022

A personal shopper in Notts talks us through picking outfits, working with clients, and why their job might not be exactly what you think...

100 Notts Writers Speak Out On Library Closures

Wed 16 Mar 2022

Over a hundred local or locally connected writers, together with some local publishers and bookshops, have signed a joint letter opposing Nottingham City Council's planned closure of Aspley, Basford and Radford/Lenton libraries.

Nottingham-Born Influencer Lauren Black Lifts the Lid on Social Media’s Impact on Body Image and Mental Health

Wed 16 Mar 2022

We chat to Lauren Black, an influencer from Nottingham with over 120,000 followers on Instagram, about the potential mental health challenges for models online, how she’s using her own platform for good, and her work on BBC documentary The Instagram Effect, which explores the darker side of an ever-expanding digital world…

How Notts Photographer Lucie Nechanická’s Book I Didn’t Ask For It Is Breaking Stereotypes Around Sexual Harassment

Mon 14 Mar 2022

Tired of the victim blaming narrative around sexual harrasment, photography student Lucie Nechanická created I Didn’t Ask For It - the photobook chronicling sexual harrasment in Nottingham. We chat to the budding photographer about breaking stereotypes, better sex education, and her process behind making the book…

Notts Sneaker Heads Discuss the Boom of the Trainer Industry

Sat 12 Mar 2022

It’s hard to imagine a time when trainers weren’t everywhere you looked. For most of us, figuring out which sneakers to wear is just as, if not more important than, the rest of our outfit. But from an engineering breakthrough of fusing canvas and vulcanised rubber together in the early twentieth century to a multi-billion-dollar global business, the sneaker industry has taken over the world in a relatively short time. And Nottingham is no exception – walk down any high-street in the city and you’ll see multiple retailers flogging the latest creps, with queues forming outside some of the biggest brands before they open on most days. Footwear fan Isabella Read talks to some of Nottingham’s biggest sneaker heads to find out more about trainer culture in the city…

Theatre Review: Cluedo at Theatre Royal

Tue 01 Mar 2022

Becki Crossley headed down to Nottingham Theatre Royal in an attempt to figure out whodunnit...

Overheard in Notts

Sat 26 Feb 2022

From cars to farts, here's what you've been chatting about this month...

An Anatomist in Notts

Fri 25 Feb 2022

You know the drill. We find a Notts resident with a weird or unusual job and get them to give us the lowdown on what it’s really like. This month, we hear from an anatomist...

Theatre Review: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Thu 24 Feb 2022

A secondary school boy who yearns for a life of stardom and a pair of killer heels

Theatre Review: Private Peaceful at Nottingham Playhouse

Thu 17 Feb 2022

Ian Douglas headed to Nottingham Playhouse to check out the latest stage adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's World War One drama Private Peaceful

We Hear From Four Notts Minds Who Are Helping to Protect Our Planet

Thu 17 Feb 2022

With our universities and businesses starting to come up with innovative and exciting methods for protecting our planet, Nottingham now finds itself at the forefront of the fight against climate change. We hear from four local minds who are helping to lead this fight…

Notts Goes Green: Challenges and Opportunities For Heritage Buildings

Wed 09 Feb 2022

Nottingham City Council's Carbon Neutral 2028 plan has spurred many local businesses toward going eco-friendly, but what does that mean for our heritage buildings such as those in the historic Lace Market? Becky Valentine, Co-Owner and sustainability lead at property management company Spenbeck takes a deep dive into the issues

Theatre Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Wed 09 Feb 2022

A gifted autistic boy turns detective when his neighbours dog is killed

What Your Favourite Notts Spot Says About You

Wed 09 Feb 2022

Here at LeftLion we don't like to be judgemental. We think of ourselves as open minded, free flowing types. That being said, here's a list of places in our great city, alongside an even longer list of stereotypes...

Theatre Review: The Elephant Man at The Lace Market Theatre

Tue 08 Feb 2022

Running until Saturday 12 February, The Lace Market Theatre have created a quality retelling of Bernard Pomerance’s masterpiece...

Notts Designer Evie Ashwin Explains How She’s Helping to Increase Inclusivity in the Fashion Industry

Sat 05 Feb 2022

As Vogue’s Emily Farra puts it, for all the fashion industry’s growing commitment to promoting accessibility on the basis of race, gender, sexuality and size, consideration for the disabled community is still “what’s missing in fashion’s inclusivity movement”. Yet Nottingham Trent University graduate Evie Ashwin is helping to correct this oversight, using her skills to make adaptive clothing so everyone can feel comfortable and confident in what they wear…

DJ Training Course for Underrepresented Groups Coming to Nottingham

Thu 03 Feb 2022

The eight-week Mix Nights course is aimed at absolute beginners and those looking to build confidence in their music production skills...

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