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Under Cover Artist: Natalie Owen

Fri 17 Apr 2020

We talk to LeftLion's own Natalie Owen about the beautiful she designed for our April issue...

Notts Rebels: Jeremiah Brandreth

Wed 15 Apr 2020

To celebrate the Nottingham Castle Trust’s #VoicesofToday campaign, we’re launching a brand new weekly series that explores stories of fighting injustice and acts of rebellion from Nottingham’s history. Starting with Jeremiah Brandreth, the ‘Nottingham Captain’, Luddite and leader of the Pentrich Uprising…

The Big Notts Quiz

Wed 15 Apr 2020

Seeing that we’re all stuck indoors, why not pass the time by seeing how much you know about our fair city? No cheating...

Interview: Electronic Music Open Mic Night Notts

Sun 12 Apr 2020

Nick Strang speaks with Stewart Cuthew, responsible for running Notts’ branch of events that swap the acoustic guitars for synths and buttons. If you’ve been exploring the art of production in lockdown, you might wanna show yer new skills at its next night when things are up ‘n’ running again. For now, have a read and learn about the unique creative community...

Free Activities from Nottingham's Galleries and Museums

Sun 12 Apr 2020

The closure of Nottingham’s galleries and museums has left a culture-shaped hole in all of our lives. Luckily, there are some fantastic creative organisations in the city that have developed an innovative range of free activities that you can try at home. There’s plenty to stimulate the curiosity and imagination of young and old alike – perfect for any budding scientists, artists, writers or performers.

A Self-Isolator in Notts

Fri 10 Apr 2020

We hear how one Notts-based self-isolator is dealing with their new routine...

Emmanuel House Launches Appeal After Covid-19 Closure

Fri 10 Apr 2020

Nottingham charity Emmanuel House has launched an urgent appeal this week after the support centre in Hockley was temporarily forced to close...

£129m Support Package for Nottingham Companies Begins

Wed 08 Apr 2020

Nottingham City Council has now begun to make grant payments to thousands of businesses as part of a £129m package of support to local firms...

Overheard in Notts: Corona Special

Tue 07 Apr 2020

If Big Baby don't laugh about it, Big Baby might cry...

The Thompson Brothers on Self-Isolation, Keeping Calm and Carrying On

Tue 07 Apr 2020

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

Bid to Recruit 1600 Care Workers in Nottingham

Mon 06 Apr 2020

Nottingham City Council is urging people to come forward to take on essential care worker roles during the Covid-19 crisis

Our Favourite Moments from Light Hustle

Sun 05 Apr 2020

Yesterday, over £5500 was raised by our friends at Circle of Light and Hockley Hustle with their mammoth 8-hour online music festival. If you missed it here's our guide to the highlights and how to watch them back...

10 Years Later: How to Train Your Dragon

Sat 04 Apr 2020

As it reaches its tenth anniversary, this action-packed Viking comedy proves it itself to be an age-old family classic...

From Beijing to Boris

Fri 03 Apr 2020

Having lived in China for ten years, Chris Ainsworth returned to Nottingham in January with the impending threat of COVID-19 looming. Here he shares his thoughts on how the two countries are dealing the global health crisis differently...

LeftLion Magazine #124

Wed 01 Apr 2020

Our first-ever online only issue, designed to keep you lot comforted and entertained through these uncertain times...

5 Notts Things You Can Do From Home This Week

Mon 30 Mar 2020

We normally bring you our pick of events that you can pop along to in Nottingham - however, for obvious reasons we can’t do that. Instead, we’ve rounded up some cracking stuff you can do from the comfort of your home…

10 Ways You Can Enter the Young Creative Awards at Home

Wed 25 Mar 2020

Want to do something creative and positive at home during the lockdown? Aged 11-24 and live, work or study in Nottingham? Enter this totally free competition to win cash prizes and life-changing opportunities...

Notes from a Mental Health Nurse: Letting Go of the Past

Tue 24 Mar 2020

Each month, our anonymous mental nurse, who has over two decades on experience working in Nottingham, will deal with a specific mental health issue with practical, accessible advice. This month, they offer tips on how to let go of the past...

Nottingham City Council pledges to support businesses during COVID 19 pandemic

Mon 23 Mar 2020

A message from Nottingham City Council to businesses in Nottingham at this time (and a few useful links so you know where to get the latest info from them)...

Bygone Byrons: The Weird and Wonderful Characters from Lord Byron's Family Tree

Sat 21 Mar 2020

In the complex, meandering maze of English history, few people that aren’t members of the Royal family are able to trace their ancestry all the way back to the Battle of Hastings. But luckily for Notts’ own Lord Byron, his family tree has roots that go all the way back to 1066, and branches that were every bit as weird and wonderful as he was...