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Diana Ali Opens Up on Studying at Nottingham Trent, Being On TV and Wanting a Word With the Government

Fri 16 Sep 2022

Since moving to study Fine Art at Nottingham Trent University, Diana Ali has established herself as a key figure in the city’s art scene - and has also featured in TV shows including the BBC’s Big Painting Challenge and Inside Museums, which she wrote and presented. We hear from the artist, curator, lecturer and mentor about her time at Trent, promoting the arts on TV, and why she’s hoping to have a strong word with the Government…

The Dandy Gent Barbers Moves to Hockley

Wed 14 Sep 2022

We went down to check out The Dandy Gent's new Hockley spot...

Roller Disco Coming to Sneinton Market Avenues This September

Tue 13 Sep 2022

Happening on September 24, Shoot the Duck Roller Disco will be taking over Sneinton Market Avenues with their guerrilla roller rink...

5 Things to Do in Nottingham This Week: Police Story, Nottingham Panthers and More

Mon 12 Sep 2022

Bob Marley, Burlesque and Coventry Blaze are all coming to the city this week...

Blondes Chat Ant & Dec, Going Viral and Their Time at the University of Nottingham

Mon 12 Sep 2022

Following in the footsteps of London Grammar and Amber Run by forming at the University of Nottingham, Blondes have big shoes to fill. Yet with the immense success of their song Coming of Age on TikTok resulting in them signing to American label C3 Records, we reckon they don’t have anything to worry about. Here, Alex Davison and Daniel Stroud reminisce about their UoN days...

Disniversity Co-host Ben Travis Chats Bambi, Empire Magazine and His Love of Nottingham

Tue 06 Sep 2022

From doing work experience at the Nottingham Post (look, we’re not all perfect) to becoming Deputy Online Editor at Empire magazine, Nottingham’s Ben Travis has become a leading voice in the screen world. Yet his passion for cinema doesn’t end with his day job - he’s also set up Disniversity, a podcast diving into the history of, you guessed it, Disney. We chat to the film fanatic ahead of his live show at the London Podcast Festival…

Match Report: Nottingham Panthers v Cardiff Devils 3.9.2022

Mon 05 Sep 2022

After an end-to-end game against the Sheffield Steelers last week, how did the Panthers fare in their final pre-season outing at the Motorpoint Arena?

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

Mon 05 Sep 2022

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

Gavin and Stacey Star Adrian Scarborough Sits Down With LeftLion Ahead of His Trip to the Nottingham Playhouse

Fri 02 Sep 2022

Some know him from Gavin and Stacey, others from his turn as Raymond in Killing Eve, to more still he’s among the most accomplished theatre actors of his generation. With a three-decade career spanning television, film, radio and theatre, you’d be hard pushed to find anyone who hasn’t loved Adrian Scarborough in one of his many eclectic roles. Now, the Melton Mowbray-born, Olivier Award-winning actor has penned his first play – an adaptation of Alan Bennett’s novella The Clothes They Stood Up In – which he also stars in. Ahead of its launch at Nottingham Playhouse, we caught up with Adrian as he left another round of rehearsals to talk about his first forays into writing, the secret to longevity in the acting business, and why the Playhouse means so much to him…

When Pigs Escape Director Jusep Moreno Explains Why He Took on This One-Of-A-Kind Documentary

Sun 28 Aug 2022

We chat to filmmaker Jusep Moreno about his documentary When Pigs Escape, which tells the true story of Matilda the pig and her babies, who were rescued from the woods after escaping from a Nottinghamshire farm…

NTU Graduate Chester Carr Shares His Experiences with Creating Spider-Man Concept Art and Directing His Own Movies

Fri 26 Aug 2022

Since graduating from Nottingham Trent University back in 2014, concept artist Chester Carr has gone on to work on the likes of Spider-Man: Far From Home and Overlord, as well as directing his own short films - including Death of the Primate, a winner at this year’s Nottingham International Film Festival. Kieran Burt hears all about his artistic process, plans for the future and much more…

Notts Goes Green: the Architectural Designers Transforming Our Built Environment

Wed 24 Aug 2022

We take a look at Leonard Design and find an ambitious Notts-based global architecture firm looking to reduce their emissions and work towards net zero…

We Sit Down With Ford & Guy Founder Suzanne Ford to Hear All About Her Eye-Catching Fashion Brand

Wed 24 Aug 2022

Combining stunning silhouettes, sustainable fabric and eye-catching graphics, Nottingham fashion brand Ford & Guy may be relatively new on the scene, but they’re already proving to be ones to watch with their designs already being worn by some big names and top social media influencers with a huge following, such as Astrid Zeegen. We catch up with owner Suzanne (Suzie) Ford to find out more about her iconic designs…

Big City Book Review: Darren Simpson’s Furthermoor

Thu 18 Aug 2022

Interested in getting your hands on four free books? Well you’re in luck, because Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature are offering just that through their Big City Reads campaign. With stories ranging from loneliness to police injustice, and styles varying from prose to graphic novel, there’s something for every reader. Four young writers give us their run down of the books, continuing with Eleanor Flowerday's take on Furthermoor...

Beans on Toast Dives Into His Upcoming Event at the Arboretum - the Foolhardy Folk Festival

Wed 17 Aug 2022

Having risen to prominence in the British folk scene, James McAllister, otherwise known as Beans on Toast, is one of the most respected artists around - known for his lyricism centring around drugs, politics and love. But now the singer is taking on a role as event organiser of the Foolhardy Folk Festival, coming to Nottingham Arboretum in August. Before it gets going, we catch up with the singer about summer vibes, going back to simplicity, and his love for festivals…

University of Nottingham Graduate Ayo Oyelola Chats American Football, Chasing Crazy Dreams and Joining the Jacksonville Jaguars

Mon 15 Aug 2022

Nottingham and the NFL have hardly gone hand-in-hand over the years - but with the University of Nottingham graduate Ayo Oyelola recently joining the Jacksonville Jaguars, they do now. We catch up with the defensive back ahead of the 2022/23 season…

Local Campaigner Kedijah Eaves-O’Connor Shares How We Can All Do Our Bit to Protect the Environment

Thu 11 Aug 2022

Starting off as a geography student, Kedijah Eaves-O'Connor quickly shifted to environmental science upon learning more about the scary reality of climate change. Now the young activist is committed to sustainability and getting more people of colour involved in the environmental sector…

New Artistic Director and CEO of the New Art Exchange Saad Eddine Said Outlines His Plans for the Iconic Cultural Centre

Mon 08 Aug 2022

Formerly the Director of HOME Slough, Saad Eddine Said has built a career in the arts sector, having worked with many high-profile organisations and artists. He spoke to us about his aims within his new role as Artistic Director and CEO of the New Art Exchange in Nottingham…

After Being Named One of Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow, The Television Workshop’s Jorden Myrie Discusses His Impressive Career So Far

Sat 06 Aug 2022

From hard-hitting dramas to genre-blending comedies, Jorden Myrie has already achieved an impressive amount since studying at The Television Workshop - but, after being named as one of Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow, he’s only just getting started…

We Sit Down With Nottingham’s Ben Norris and Cassie Bradley Ahead of Their Trip to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Thu 04 Aug 2022

Two-time UK national poetry slam champion writer Ben Norris is taking his new show Autopilot to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August, starring Cassie Bradley. The two Nottingham born actors chat with us about the themes of the play and how it compares to other projects they've been involved with...

Our Flag Means Death Star Nathan Foad on Working With Taika Waititi, Growing Up in Newark and Learning to Take Risks

Wed 03 Aug 2022

From posting comedic videos on Twitter to starring in one of the most popular comedies on TV, Our Flag Means Death, Newark-born Nathan Foad has had one hell of a story so far. We chat to the writer, actor and producer about working with Taika Waititi, his new show, Newark, Newark, and how he plans to build an entertainment empire…

5 Fun Things to Do in Nottingham This Week: Cel Animation Workshop, Pots and Pints and More

Mon 01 Aug 2022

Whether you want to learn a new skill, soak in some tunes, or be all sophisticated and check out some art - Nottingham is your oyster this week (provided you have Thursday evening free)...

Out of Time: How Two Ruddington-Born Soldiers Played Their Part in the Infamous Battle of Rorke’s Drift

Sat 30 Jul 2022

While most of us will be familiar with the events of Rorke’s Drift from Zulu - the 1964 film that made a star out of Michael Caine - there is much more to the story than the Hollywood portrayal, including the presence of two Ruddington-born soldiers at the battle. In what has been described as amongst the most famous military actions in British history, the twelve-hour long battle demonstrated both the best of British bravery and the worst of the Empire’s seemingly limitless horrors…

We Look Further Into D.H.Lawrence and His Depiction of Same Sex Relationships

Mon 25 Jul 2022

Born in Eastwood in 1885, D.H. Lawrence is one of Nottingham’s most famous writers, penning novels like Sons and Lovers, The Rainbow and Women in Love. But what did this prolific author have to say about same sex relationships? One of our literature writers Lewis Keech takes a deep dive into Lawrence’s novels to find out…

5 of the Best Things to Check Out in Nottingham This Week: From Deerstock to Nottinghamshire Pride

Mon 25 Jul 2022

Psycho, pints and Pride all feature in our picks for you lot this week...

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