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Notts Filmmaker Derry Shillitto Talks Us Through His New AI-Inspired Feature

The film explores the potential impact of AI in education...

In Photos: Nottingham Carnival 2023

Take a scroll through this selection of photos as we join in with the fun and festivities of Nottingham Carnival...

Outdoor Cinema, Beer and Music Festivals, and Singles Night - Here’s What’s On In Nottingham This Week: 21 - 28 August

This week, you can drink some beer, listen to some live music, watch a film, or find your perfect love match...

Interview: Stephen Bailey

Pioneering director Stephen Bailey chats with Ian C Douglas about his new interpretation of the Elephant Man...

We Chat to Author John Tomlinson About His New Memoir ‘Noises After Dark'

John Tomlinson journeyed to Somalia to volunteer for the Save the Children fund during the humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia in the 1980s. Now, he plans to raise money for the charity and hopes to raise awareness along with it, through his memoir Noises After Dark. We chat to the Nottingham author about his experiences at the time, what it was like to write about them in retrospect, and how he still managed to inject an uplifting sense of humour and heart into his storytelling…

We Catch Up With Documentary Maker Jeanie Finlay About Her New Film ‘Your Fat Friend'

Known for her ability to tell human stories with respect, intrigue, and honesty, Nottingham-based Jeanie Finlay has established herself as one of the country’s finest documentary-makers. Now, she’s releasing her ninth feature, Your Fat Friend, which tells the story of anonymous blogger turned best-selling author Aubrey Gordon. We hear all about it…

We Speak to the Owners of Happy Sunday Vintage Shop About Their New Venture

A stunning new glass-fronted beauty has opened its door on Nottingham’s Derby Road. The arrival of the eye-catching vintage emporium Happy Sunday Vintage is another addition to the exciting independents in the area including Little Brickhouse, Little Plant Guys, the Danish Homestore and The Lime Gallery, to name a few. After staying vacant for many years, the iconic building (which many around the city will recognise as the old Ben Bowers restaurant) has been transformed into a technicolour, rummagers’ dream of vintage clothing, rare antique finds, one-of-a-kind mid-century furniture and homeware. Addie Kenogbon caught up with Happy Sunday co-owners, Bryony Selway and Mihnea Georgescu, and their ‘pawsernal’ assistant, Stevie the dog, to find out more about their new venture.  

UNESCO City of Literature Mark International Youth Day

Saturday 12 August was the UN’s International Youth Day, and to mark the occasion Nottingham UNESCO City of Lit’s Youth Board set up a celebratory weekend under the low wooden beams of Waterstones’ Sillitoe Room. We popped by on Friday to jot down some career advice and chat about our favourite books with the welcome fortification of a free vegan sarnie. (It was a great lunch - this is UNESCO, not Tesco)...

Pride Celebrations Continue, Freestyle Painting and Bone Cult Are Back - Here's What's On in Nottingham This Week: 14th - 20th August

Entertainment lovers are in for a treat, as Nottingham plays host to an abundance of artistic talent this week. If that piqued your interest, here's what we think you should do over the next seven days...

Left Stag: August 2023

We've recently bought back our monthly Forest and County columns after a few years in the wilderness. But it's about time we covered the other football team in Notts too, right? We are delighted to launch our new monthly Mansfield Town FC column penned by lifelong stags fan Josh Osoro Pickering...

In Photos: Mangata Festival 2023

If you're a metal fan, Mangata is the place to go...

Festival Review: Mangata 2023

Mangata Festival made a triumphant return to Nottingham in July, bringing three stages of thrilling rock and metal to the masses...

Racing Driver Tom Gamble Tells Us All About His Experience Competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans

Following in the footsteps of his older brother George, Nottingham’s Tom Gamble entered the racing world as an eight year old in a go-kart. Fast forward thirteen years, the 21-year-old now competes in the GT World Challenge series, has tested a McLaren Formula 1 car, and has raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He tells us all about what it’s like living life in the fast lane…

Festival Review: Splendour 2023

The weekend may have been full of rain, but we didn’t let that dampen our spirits…

Refining the Alcohol Industry with Dropworks Distillery

Rose Mason investigates how the owner of Nottingham's brand new Dropworks distillery plans to navigate the alcohol industry

Greening The Grey: The Inspiration Behind Sarah Manton's August 2023 Cover

A dip into the world of this month’s cover artist Sarah Manton...

LeftLion issue #162 August 2023

The August 2023 edition of LeftLion, featuring articles on Hip-Hop, Jeanie Finlay, Tom Gamble, Sneinton Market, Victorian botany, medical marijuana, and lots more!

Bigger, prouder and more colourful than ever - Nottingham Pride 2023

Greeted by blue skies and sunshine, Nottingham Pride returned this weekend bigger, prouder and more colourful than ever. Beth Green went along to catch the vibe.

Overheard in Notts July 2023

What you been chatting this month?

How many giraffes are in the air we breathe? We Review Nottingham Contemporary's Latest Exhibition

Through a fusion of bold artistic activism and interactive installations, Nottingham Contemporary's latest triad of exhibitions provides a visual playground for us to re-examine the importance of imagination and innocence...

Left Magpie: July 2023

5 Best Places To Get Authentic Indian Food In Nottingham

Looking for authentic Indian food in Nottingham? We've got you covered...

Left Brian: July 2023

LeftLion's monthly Nottingham Forest FC column is back with reflections on Nottingham Forest Women F.C., new and old signings, expectations for the next season and some thoughts on the passing of Reds legends, Trevor Francis and Chris Bart-Williams.

Festivals, Pride and Outdoor Theatre - Here’s What’s On In Nottingham This Week 24 July - 30 July

The summer is in full swing, even if the weather isn't getting it, and this week there's some excellent events to look forward to. Time to get out and about and enjoy some of Nottingham's best.

Football Isn’t Just a Game: How Teaching English to Foreign Players at Nottingham Forest Formed Life-Changing Connections

Emily Boaler was just seven years old when her mum was offered a job teaching English to foreign players at Nottingham Forest. So began a love of languages, football and life-changing connections...