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Notts Screenwriter William Ivory on the Films That Influenced His Success

Southwell’s own William Ivory, BAFTA-nominated screenwriter of Made in Dagenham and Burton and Taylor, discusses the films that have influenced him throughout the years – from the scarring impact of Bambi to the rage-inducing absurdity of The Lighthouse...

Notts-based Franchise Ohannes Burgers Are After UK-Wide Domination

Amidst the general misery within the food and drink sector during the past twelve months, one chain has managed to not only survive, but thrive. Ohannes Burgers, with their four – and soon to be six – Nottingham branches, pride themselves on putting the freshest ingredients and commitment to quality above all else. And with their West Bridgford and Mansfield locations set to open soon, joining their branches in the City Centre, Arnold, Hucknall and Sherwood (as well as a further store planned for Beeston), we thought it was high time to catch up with owners Deniz & Mehmet Yaziciolgu and Murat Yer to find out the secret of Ohannes’ success...

The Derbs: Television Workshop Launch Their First Online Play

The Derbs is a new online play from The Television Workshop, the acting school that launched the careers of Vicky McClure, Jack O-Connell, Bella Ramsay and many more. This month they showcase their first online play The Derbs. We put some questions to cast member Charlie Mackenzie-Barrow about it...

Nottingham Young Creative Awards Winner Kate Sharp Designs Car for Carshop

The UK’s leading used car retailer, CarShop – which recently opened a new flagship store on Enterprise Way, has pledged its support of Nottingham's young, creative talent by announcing its headline sponsorship of this year's Young Creative Awards.

6 Nottingham Bars and Restaurants with Outside Dining

Just in time for April 12, we put together a list of city-centre spots where you can (hopefully) bask in the sunshine with a pint in hand...

Level Up: Framework Are Running a 30 Day Fundraiser to Bridge the Digital Exclusion Gap

Digital exclusion is becoming an increasingly important issue as the world becomes more and more digitised, with studies indicating that more than 90% of jobs now require a level of digital skill. While many homeless people have access to phones, they are increasingly being left behind by advancing technology. Throughout April, Framework are encouraging locals to utilise their own gaming skills for a fundraising campaign, Level Up… 

No Fake Orgasms: The 30 Day Merch Campaign Raising Money for Sex Education Charity Fumble

Frustrated by the lack of education for young people around consensual and pleasurable sex, artist and fitness coach July Styles has created No Fake Orgasms, a clothing collection designed to shout loudly and proudly about her effort to de-stigmatise not climaxing...

GOBS: Notts Spoken-Word Collective set for Live Digital Showcase

The dynamic collective of twenty spoken-word artists will be joined by Birmingham Poet Laureate Casey Bailey this Saturday...

These Pictures of St Ann’s Taken Before Its Demolition Show the End of an Era

These pictures really do paint a thousand words...

Food Review: Uramaki

Posh sushi straight to your door...

The Carousel Launches International Womxn's Day Exhibition

The project showcases artists from all over the UK and is created by womxn, about womxn, to celebrate womxn...

International Women's Day: #Choosetochallenge in Music

International Women's Day 2021: Women Who #ChooseToChallenge

In celebration of International Women's Day 2021, we've complied a list of articles showcasing times in which Nottingham Women have actively chosen to challenge the norm...

Dead Quiet is a New Short Film That’s a Different Viewing Experience Because of Lockdown

Screen section co-editor Jamie Morris talks to filmmaker Alex Withers about how the pandemic has changed the way people will experience Dead Quiet, his new short film...

Interview and Video: Watch Re Teu's Isle Of Dogs (Orchestral Version)

Re Teu catches up with our Ellie as he revisits his track 'Isle of Dogs', offering a new orchestral version, complete with a stunning video. Read on for chats on personal goals, film scores, revisiting the song and his thoughts on the Nottingham music scene... 

Follow the Rebel Writers Trail on World Book Day

Can you find all thirteen plaques?

Deep Fakes From Nottingham History

Ever wondered what it would be like to see video of historical figures who existed before video cameras? We've deep faked some figures from Nottingham history so you need wonder no more...

Notts Filmmaker Jay Martin to Direct BBC Documentaries

Two Free Doughnotts For Every LeftLion King Supporter on Patreon

Yes, you read it right. We're giving away a couple of Nottingham's tastiest donuts to our beloved King supporters. Read on to find out how to get your mitts on them...

Black Iris Brewery’s Director Alex Wilson on Producing Beers for Ten Years

Black Iris Brewery celebrate their tenth birthday later this year. We caught up with Director Alex Wilson to talk artwork, music, history and that time that they raised a smile from Sandi Toksvig and Alan Davies...

The Loneliness of the Lockdown Runner: Reimagining Sillitoe During Covid

On the event of Sir Tom Courtenay's 84th birthday, Dawn of the Unread's James Walker has re-written The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner in the time of COVID. His take on Alan Sillitoe's classic work, re-titled as The Loneliness of the Lockdown Runner, is being launched on Twitter today at 5pm...

Notts duo launch campaign to fund animated sitcom

A pair of Notts creatives have launched a crowdfunding campaign to fund an animated sitcom.

Film Review: Red Dot

The new Swedish-language survival thriller, Red Dot, starts out as a tense ride but ends up feeling about as empty as its barren scenery…

Double Impact's CEO Graham Miller on Its Run, Roll or Ramble for Recovery Campaign

This February, drug and alcohol recovery charity Double Impact have been running their Run, Roll or Ramble for Recovery campaign to encourage people to get fit, build awareness for the work they do, and raise some money. We speak to the charity's CEO Graham Miller about Double Impact and about the event...

Out of Time: The Story of Torvill and Dean

Love can take many forms: romance, familial, lasting friendships, or the undying commitment you feel towards your passions or vocation. This is a story which includes all of that – teenage make-outs, lavish trips to every corner of the globe and decades of dedication. Plus, in the midst of it all, two young ice dancers from Nottingham, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, make global history...