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We Chat to the Brains Behind Carolina's Chilli, the Delicious Tex-Mex That Happens to Be Vegan and Gluten-Free

Mon 20 Mar 2023

If you've stopped by any street food market in Notts recently, you might have spotted the fancy food stall with 'Carolina's Chilli' scrawled proudly on the side. We chat to owners Angie and Mark about how they nail every Tex-Mex meal...

In Photos: Nottingham Trent University Mid-Year Exhibition at Malt Cross

Fri 24 Feb 2023

For the next few weeks, if you venture to The Malt Cross on St. James’s Street, you’ll notice a wide variety of photography adorning the wall. These photographs belong to a group of students at Nottingham Trent University, and the exhibition comprises part of their final assignment. There’s a type of photography for everyone, from documentation of glass blowers in the Venetian Lagoon to architectural shots of some of Nottingham’s most notable buildings. Our own photography expert, Nathan Langman, stopped by to check it out...

Out of Time: The Mysterious Story of Margery Lister

Fri 30 Dec 2022

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…

In Photos: Malt Cross Jazz Jam

Mon 12 Dec 2022

Malt Cross was recently taken over for a smooth night of silky tunes...

Inspired by His Hometown of Newstead Village, Author Jim Gibson Lifts the Lid on His Short Story Collection, The Bygones

Mon 14 Nov 2022

Combining the supernatural with the mundane, Nottingham author Jim Gibson has just published his debut short story collection, The Bygones - a project based loosely around his hometown of Newstead Village. Made up of 21 stories, it muses on a place that has been forgotten by the world, the everyday minutiae of life and the oddness that is so often found in rural communities. We catch up with the writer to find out about how he uses the place as a character, how he put the collection together and much more…

A Day in the Life Behind the Bar of Sneinton’s The King Billy

Fri 11 Nov 2022

Taking over the family business eight years ago, Jon Blyth is now the proud owner of Sneinton hotspot The King Billy. Dedicated to community and inclusion, he tells all about how the pub fell to him and why he loves his job…

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...

We Chat to 400 Rabbits Manager Julien Latil About the Venue’s History, Kiefer Sutherland, and the Social Media Story That Went Viral

Fri 27 May 2022

400 Rabbits - the bar where Aztec mythology, tequila and mezcal come together to provide a unique experience for visitors. We chat to general manager Julien Latil to find out more about the history of this iconic venue, the team’s lengthy campaign to offer Kiefer Sutherland a drink, and the social media story that won over people from around the world…

Notts CrossFit Athlete and Coach Lucy Campbell Discusses Women in Strength Training and Putting Two Fingers Up to Stereotypes

Sat 21 May 2022

Combining strength training, gymnastics and high intensity workouts, Nottingham’s CrossFit box has attracted quite a cult following. We caught up with CrossFit athlete and coach Lucy Campbell to talk about women in strength training, the camaraderie of group workouts and letting go of weight-loss goals…

8 of the Best Films Based on True Stories

Mon 16 May 2022

We may have looked into mythology for the latest issue of the magazine, but these films are based on nothing but cold, hard truths...

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…

Going Places: Sustrans’ Clare Maltby on Walking and Cycling-Friendly Cities

Wed 30 Mar 2022

Since the pandemic hit, getting around on our own steam - whether that be through walking, cycling, scooting, or skating - has seen something of a renaissance. This goes hand-in-hand with an increased awareness of our human need for access to green space and the ongoing climate crisis. With infrastructure popping up to support this trend, and various schemes hoping to help communities get on their bikes, our Environment Editor Adam Pickering had a chat with Clare Maltby - the Nottingham-based Director for the Midlands and East region at leading active travel charity Sustrans - about the work the charity’s doing to make it easier for people to get around in environmentally friendly ways, creating healthier communities, and breaking the car habit.

Gig Review: Theon Cross at The Bodega

Sat 29 Jan 2022

Theon Cross performed at The Bodega on Thursday 27 January and we headed down to see what it was all about...

Gig Review: Anything for Love - The Meat Loaf Story at Motorpoint Arena

Sat 18 Dec 2021

On Tuesday 16 December, the greatest tunes from one of the planet's most famous rockstars filled the ears of music fans in our fair city...

Five Years Later: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Tue 14 Dec 2021

Can you believe it's been half a decade since Rogue One? Man, that was a long time ago, and in a galaxy far, far away... Huh, interesting...

Meet the Team Behind the Hustle Holt - Nottingham City’s First Miyawaki Mini Forest

Wed 08 Dec 2021

The project will create new homes for native spaces of insects, birds and animals to thrive in...

Mission Christmas: Behind the Largest Christmas Toy Appeal in the UK

Wed 01 Dec 2021

The largest Christmas toy appeal in the UK, Mission Christmas, is an annual campaign run by Cash for Kids and supported by Gem Radio ensuring thousands of children receive gifts at Christmas…

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

Wed 17 Nov 2021

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...

YMCA Front Room Join Forces With The Malt Cross

Tue 16 Nov 2021

The Malt Cross are launching their new winter events programme in collaboration with the YMCA as the venue welcomes people back with YMCA Front Room…

We Hear From the Duo Behind Hockley Helles, the Nottingham Lager Going Head-To-Head With Heineken and Amstel

Mon 08 Nov 2021

We chat to Nottingham Trent University graduates Will Barratt and Al Squires - the brains behind Hockley Brew Co - about their delicious new lager, Hockley Helles, breaking into a challenging industry, and what they have planned for the future...

Theatre Review: A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story

Thu 04 Nov 2021

After a year of covid-related delays Mark Gatiss' adaptation of Charles Dickens' seasonal classic is finally here...

Greed: The Story of the Mansfield Murders, the Subject of Upcoming Sky TV Series ‘Landscapers'

Thu 04 Nov 2021

Just over two decades ago Susan and Christopher Edwards shot the former’s parents dead on a quiet cul-de-sac in Mansfield. It took sixteen years before the truth came to light and the pair were imprisoned for murder. We take a look back at one of Nottinghamshire's most shocking crimes ahead of the release of Landscapers, a Sky TV series exploring this unbelievable story, later this year…

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

Sat 09 Oct 2021

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…

Meet Huw Longman, The Brain Behind Simpsons-Themed Vegan Deli No Homers

Fri 20 Aug 2021

The brainchild of Simpsons fanatic Huw Longman, Notts-based vegan meat specialists No Homers combine his love of all things Springfield with his knowledge of food - specifically Irish deli meat. Self-described ‘seitanists’ (referencing the wheat gluten, seitan, which forms the basis of faux meat), No Homers supply the likes of Prickly Pear, Deli Llama and plenty of other local eateries, firmly establishing themselves as an essential cog in the machine of the Notts vegan community. We caught up with Huw to find out more...

David Hazan Reveals Inspiration Behind New 'Nottingham' Graphic Novel Series

Fri 16 Jul 2021

Mad Cave Studios’ new comic book series Nottingham sees the Castle’s most famous resident, the Sheriff of Nottingham, take on the role of detective as he tries to figure out who is hunting the county’s cold-hearted tax collectors. We speak to David Hazan, writer and creator of the books, about his decision to take the age-old story of Robin Hood in a brave, unconventional direction.

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