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15 Netflix Hidden Gems To Keep You Entertained

Already blitzed through your favourite films, series and documentaries? Fear not self-isolators and social-distancers, we've got you covered with sixteen Netflix hidden gems that you may have missed...

15 Years Later: Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

It's been 15 years since Revenge of the Sith brought the prequels trilogy to a close. Not everyone's a fan, but over time this film has become a favourite for a lot of Star Wars fans, including our Screen Co-Editor, George White... 

89-Year-Old Albert Johnson: “I want to go to Jamaica, one last time”

As a member of the Windrush Generation who came to Britain in the 1950s after World War II, 89-year-old Albert Johnson devoted his life to being a well-respected and productive member of society. His reward? Being threatened with deportation and denied his legal rights as part of the 2017 scandal. With the dream of returning home to his native Jamaica one final time, we talked to Johnson as he looks back on a life of hard work, endurance and survival…

Nottingham Independent Cafes and Restaurants Now Doing Delivery, Take-Out and Special Offers

This page is being constantly updated, so we will provide you with the latest foodie news and offers when we can....

Brass Monkey Turns 20: Manager John McDermott Shares How…

We track down the general manager of the bar that’s open ‘till the early hours seven days a week, to learn why it hasn’t run out of steam, or rum, just yet…

Nottingham Filmmaker Daniel Turner's Work is Featuring on Indie Platform NoBudge

We talk to local filmmaker Daniel Turner, whose new short film Dve Místa has been chosen to feature on indie platform NoBudge, about his inspiration for the project, Nottingham’s role in his moviemaking career and what he’s got planned for the future...

6 Nottingham Venues with a History of Murder, Poison and Intrigue

From T C Hine to Watson Fothergill, Nottingham has had more than its fair share of renowned architects leaving their stamp on the city’s skyscape. But beyond the outer beauty of the structures they created lie stories of deceit, murder, poison and intrigue. These are the weird and wonderful true stories from some of Nottingham’s most stunning historic buildings...

Confetti Industry Week 2020: Stephen Graham, Jeanie Finlay and Julian Foddy

Confetti's Industry Week is now in its 14th year, giving students the chance to hear from experts in film and television. We checked out the highlights... 

RSC Make a Point of International Women's Day

If you’re looking for something a little different to mark International Women’s Day this year, Radcliffe Sword Club might have just the answer for you.

Doc'n Roll Film Festival returns to Broadway

Ahead of Doc’n Roll festival’s return to Nottingham, armed with its array of symphonic showings of music-based documentaries, we caught up with producer Mark McIntyre to discuss the who, what, where and why of this blossoming music film festival...

Massive International Women's Day Celebration Set For The Royal Concert Hall

Addie Kenogbon chats with Nina Smith as she shares her latest project, hosting a humongous choir belting out pop-diva classics, all raising funds for Nottingham Women’s Centre...

NTU’s Director of International Gaming Research on the Signs of Addictive Behaviours

As the first person to coin the phrase “technological addiction” in the mid-nineties, it’s fair to say that Dr. Mark Griffiths was way ahead of the curve when it came to predicting the potential impact technology could have on society. The world-renowned psychologist is a Distinguished Professor at Nottingham Trent University’s School of Social Sciences, as well as the Director of their International Gaming Research Unit, which was established to, amongst other things, discover and understand attitudes toward potentially addictive behaviours in gaming. And with an estimated 33 million gamers in the UK – almost half the population – we caught up with Dr. Griffiths to find out what it actually means to be addicted to video games...

Spoken Word Poet Bridie Squires on Her Upcoming One-Woman Show, Casino Zero

Bridie Squires has certainly been keeping herself busy since stepping down as our Editor last year. Not only was she Nottingham Trent University’s first ever Writer in Residence, but she’s been quietly working away on a one-woman show based on her experiences as a croupier. With a performance scheduled for later this month, she told us what to expect from Casino Zero…

Preview: IMAX Film Festival at Cineworld

The IMAX Film Festival is heading to Cineworld Nottingham, offering you the chance to see of 2019's most popular films on the biggest of screens...

Debris Stevenson on Poet in Da Corner

Debris Stevenson talks Poet in Da Corner, her semi-autobiographical performance piece inspired by Dizzee Rascal's seminal album, ahead of her return to Nottingham Playhouse on in March...

Film Review: To All the Boys - P.S. I Still Love You

Laura Jean has returned to our Netflix screens in a film that proves just as quirky and romantic as its predecessor...

Bad Squiddo Games Are Addressing the Gender Imbalance in the Gaming Industry with Realistic Female Miniatures

Thought wargaming was just for boys? Think again, as Nottingham’s Annie Norman is addressing the gender balance in tabletop gaming, selling the largest array of realistic female miniatures in the world with Bad Squiddo Games...

Queer Band Slash Fiction on their Upcoming Show at JT Soar: " If we don't fight for visibility, what are we even doing?"

Since I moved to Nottingham as a young, queer person, I’ve been fortunate to stumble into the world of local indie, punk and DIY punk gigs, which have provided me with a community and more importantly, a place to go on a Friday night. Now, as an older, queer lesbian, I’m aware of the importance of carving out queer spaces, especially within rock clubs and bars that can be dominated by cis-gender, heterosexual boys.

We spoke to Beans from Queer band Slash Fiction ahead of their upcoming Fan Club debut show at JT Soar about personal lyrics, influences and their EP Flowers...

Inside Nottingham's LARPing Community: A Day with Fools and Heroes

Gaming isn’t just about smashing controllers and passing Go for £200, you know. In the UK alone, thousands of people regularly meet up to get involved in live action role-play. We decided to head along to the Nottingham branch of Fools and Heroes, a UK-based LARP society, to get a peek into the world of high fantasy, magic, monsters and mystery…

Aussie Folk-Rockers Boy & Bear Prepare for Debut Nottingham Gig

ARIA award-winning Australian indie-rock band Boy & Bear captured our hearts with their charming folk sound way back in 2010. Following a four-year hiatus due to lead-singer Dave Hosking’s illness, the platinum record-holding band from Sydney are back on the scene with new album Suck on Light. We spoke with keyboardist Jon Hart about the band’s “weird” approach to developing their sound, preparations for their worldwide tour, and why Australia is dominating the charts internationally…

6 Items to Put in Your Nottingham Picnic Hamper

After all, the way to the heart is through the stomach...

Neon Wolf Tattoo Studio Have Opened A Coffee Shop, and It’s Beautiful

"It’s all vegan and all really good – you won’t be able to taste the difference"

Interview: TV funnyman Spencer Jones is coming to Notts

Meet Spencer Jones; Twice nominated in the Edinburgh Festival comedy awards, a regular in BBC2's Upstart Crow and coming to Notts this month for an appearance at Just The Tonic...

Interview: Bru-C On Bassline Bits, ‘Original Sounds’ And 2020 Plans

Fresh from a series of international shows last winter, Will Ryan caught up with Bru-C ahead of his homecoming gig this February...

Interview: Grammy-Nominated Fatoumata Diawara Prepares For Her First Nottingham Trip

Addie Kenogbon chats with the star about staying true to her roots and sharing her music with the world as she embarks on a rare UK tour, coming to Rescue Rooms this February...