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Loki Star Sophia Di Martino on Shiny Cobs, Missing Notts and Joining the Marvel Universe

Mon 09 Aug 2021

You might have stumbled across a little series called Loki over the past couple of months. If so, you’ll have spotted Sophia Di Martino kicking ass and taking variant - we mean various - names. We chat to the Nottingham-born actor about her role in the show, her time in the city and her undying love for shiny cobs…

The Cod’s Scallops Owner John Molnar Reflects on Ten Years of the UK’s Best Fish and Chip Shop

Wed 04 Aug 2021

Despite being about as far from the sea as you can get in the UK, The Cod’s Scallops was named as the UK’s best fish and chip shop in 2020, capping off an impressive list of accolades for one of Nottingham’s biggest culinary success stories. Opening as a single shop ten years ago, Nottingham is now home to four of the renowned chippies. With a fifth on the way, as well as a 10% discount running throughout August to celebrate their anniversary, we caught up with owner John Molnar to find out the secrets of his success…

Nottingham Trent University Launches New Sustainability Project Supporting Notts SMEs

Wed 04 Aug 2021

With the launch of an ambitious new programme of support for SMEs in Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University (NTU) are hoping to do their bit towards a clean transition to a net zero economy. We talk to Programme Lead Kate Ling about what they’re doing to help businesses, and hear about their recent volunteering day at Summerwood Community Garden…

10 Years Later: Captain America: The First Avenger

Thu 29 Jul 2021

It's been a decade since the Star Spangled Man first came up with his plan. But how does Captain America: The First Avenger hold up ten years later?

A Robin Hood in Notts

Tue 27 Jul 2021

Donning the famous feathered hat and snug green tights of the city’s most famous legend is a unique experience. One Robin Hood discusses their time as the leader of the Merry Men…

Michael Krawec on Nottsflix, the YouTube Channel Dedicated to All Things Notts

Sun 25 Jul 2021

Michael Krawec set up his YouTube channel, Nottsflix, a few years ago to practice his video editing and scratch a creative itch. Little did he know, he was about to become the face of the county’s obscure history…

The Notts Olympians Representing Team GB at Tokyo 2020

Fri 23 Jul 2021

With the delayed Olympic Games in Tokyo now in full flow, and the Paralympic Games soon to follow, we take a look at some of the Notts athletes aiming to add to Team GB’s medal count this summer...

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves at 30: Ilene Starger on Her Experience as Casting Director

Wed 21 Jul 2021

A $50 million budget, Hollywood’s biggest star, England’s most famous legend, an Oscar nomination, a BAFTA win, a song that became one of the best-selling singles of all time, that performance from Alan Rickman and a box office take of almost $400 million. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves left a huge impact on the legacy of Nottingham’s folk hero and, to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of its release, we caught up with some of the people responsible for bringing it to life, finishing with Ilene Starger...

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves at 30: Nick Brimble on an Awkward Premiere and Shooting in a Waterfall

Mon 19 Jul 2021

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves at 30: Mike McShane on Playing Friar Tuck

Tue 13 Jul 2021

Bringing Notting Hill to Nottingham: Actress Sapphire Joy Discusses J'Ouvert

Mon 12 Jul 2021

Set during a single afternoon at the 2017 Notting Hill Carnival post-Grenfell Tower fire, J’Ouvert is only the second play by a black female writer to appear on the West End. We talk to star actress Sapphire Joy about the vibrant, soul-stirring production as it moves to Nottingham’s Theatre Royal...

Nottingham Castle Trust CEO Sara Blair-Manning Discusses the Venue’s Redevelopment and Reopening

Fri 09 Jul 2021

Since joining the Nottingham Castle Trust back in September 2019, Sara Blair-Manning has managed to successfully lead a mammoth £30 million project through the pretty sizeable challenge of a global pandemic. We chat to the Chief Executive about the Castle’s extensive redevelopment, her role within the Trust and the activities she’s most excited for people to check out.

Award-Winning TV Producer Henry Normal Brings Live Poetry Show to Metronome

Mon 05 Jul 2021

Nottingham-native Henry Normal comes home with a new poetry tour, stopping off at Metronome on Tuesday 16 November. His brand new live show The Escape Plan draws on over forty years of work, featuring stories, jokes and poems from the BBC Radio 4 series and his ten poetry books, including the two latest collections. This is no normal poetry show...

Overheard in Notts

Fri 02 Jul 2021

What you been chattin'?

A Vaccinator in Notts

Mon 14 Jun 2021

"There came a point during the first lockdown where I think we all realised that this was only ever going to truly be over once there was an effective vaccine, and I thought that it would be a privilege to play a small part in making that happen."

Rocking with the Reaper: One Nottingham Psychotherapist on How Brushes with Death Gave Her an Optimistic Mindset

Sat 12 Jun 2021

Over the last three decades, psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher Jayne Pigford has endured a persistent battle with her physical and mental health. After adopting a routine of meditation and mindfulness, she’s been able to reroute her mindset from pessimistic to positive. Here, Jayne discusses the main themes of her new self-help guide, Rocking with the Reaper…

Overheard in Notts

Thu 03 Jun 2021

What you been chatting?

Film Review: First Cow

Tue 01 Jun 2021

Kelly Reichardt’s plainly charming Western takes a slow amble through the business life of the frontier…

Green Hustle Gears Up For Nottingham's First Post-Lockdown Festival

Mon 31 May 2021

After a successful virtual event last year, Green Hustle returns for an in-person festival in June...

Out of Time: James Sadler, The Man Who Launched the First Manned Balloon Flight

Sat 29 May 2021

We take a look back at the life of pioneering aeronaut James Sadler, the man who launched the first manned balloon flight from Nottingham in 1813...

The Best Outdoor Spaces in Notts Presented by GorgeUs

Thu 27 May 2021

The GorgeUs team present a round-up of the best eateries with outdoor seating as we move into the summer months...

Notts Creatives: The Art Collective Made Up of Former Young Creative Award Winners on Their Social Action Project

Wed 26 May 2021

Art writer Kelly Palfrey catches up with Notts Creatives, the art collective made up of former finalists of the Young Creative Awards, to find out more about their Social Action Project, which aims to keep the city’s young people engaged in the arts...

Notts-based Vork Pie Have Scooped Up Awards for Their Vegan Pub Snacks

Fri 21 May 2021

They say the best ideas come after a couple of pints with your mates. And this is certainly true for Sophie Neill of Vork Pie, a Stanton by Dale-based handmade vegan pie outlet. Established in 2014, Sophie has spent the best part of a decade perfecting the plant-based alternative to Britain’s best loved pub snack, which is now stocked in outlets up and down the country…