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We Meet Some of the Local Champions Who Are Bringing Live Poetry Back to Nottingham

The legacy of Nottingham’s literary history runs deep, but as poetry collectives have come and gone post-pandemic, it’s important to keep up. We meet some of the local champions who are bringing live poetry back to Nottingham…

We Speak to the University of Nottingham’s Dr. Charles Ogunbode About His Landmark Study ‘Spotlight: How People of Colour Experience and Engage With Climate Change in Britain'

People of colour’s voices have long been underrepresented in climate change discourse. The University of Nottingham’s Dr. Charles Ogunbode is on a mission to address this imbalance, co-leading a landmark study in climate perspectives - Spotlight: How People of Colour Experience and Engage with Climate Change in Britain. We asked him about the study’s findings, and what needs to change…

Theatre Review: Cinderella at Nottingham Playhouse

Our Tanya Louise joined in the magic at Cinderella, this year's panto at the Nottingham Playhouse... 

Poetry, Exhibitions, Muppets and Santa: Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 4 - 10 December

December is here, and it ain't half feeling like it! Brave the cold this week in Nottingham and enjoy some poetry, art and film, or get festive with Muppets and Santa...

Mushroom Fest, Skating, Spooky Theatre and Crafts: Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 27 November - 3 December

Notts is getting into the festive season this week, with Christmas craft fairs, skating and alternative pantos. But if you prefer to (quite rightfully) be a humbug until the big day, there's also spooky theatre and fungi fun to get stuck into...

Theatre Review: Richard Herring at Nottingham Playhouse

Ian C Douglas enjoyed some chuckles courtesy of Richard Herring when he performed at Nottingham Playhouse...

Match Report: Nottingham Panthers vs Manchester Storm 18.11.23 - Adam Johnson Memorial Game

The Nottingham Panthers held a memorial game at the Motorpoint Arena in honour of their player Adam Johnson, playing against Manchester Storm in a friendly match on Saturday night. Natalie Owen was at the game to report for LeftLion. Here's how they got on…

Nottingham Launches Its Unicef Child Friendly City Programme

Nottingham is launching its Child Friendly City programme at the Nottingham Council House for World Children's Day...

Live Music, Festive Markets, Skating, and Graphic Novels at the New Central Library: Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 20 - 26 November

It may still be November but the festive season has kicked off in Notts, with Christmas markets, light switch ons and murder mysteries to get you in the mood. But for those who want to keep Christmas firmly for December, you can brighten up your week with live music and more...

Standing in This Place: A New Statue Commemorating the Historical Women of Nottingham

In April of 2024, Rachel Carter & The Legacy Makers are due to raise a statue titled Standing in This Place in the rejuvenated Broadmarsh. It depicts two women hand in hand - a white female garment worker and an enslaved African woman. The project is still seeking fundraising so that it can stand life-size and do justice to its inspiration...

We Chat to Paguro Upcycle, Nottingham’s Contemporary Upcycled Fashion and Home Accessories Brand

In recent years, sustainability in the fashion world has been a hot topic, but for Nottingham contemporary upcycled fashion and home accessories brand Paguro Upcycle, it’s been the bedrock of the brand since it first launched a decade ago. Paguro Upcycle has made a name for itself with its eye-catching pieces, made out of discarded items such as bike inner tube and wood off-cuts, which have been given a second life as jewellery, homewear, clothing and more.

Theatre, a Book Launch, and Live Music: Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 13 - 19 November

Theatre Royal and Rock City both feature twice on this week's list, but who can blame us when they're putting on events as great as these ones? Read on to find out more...

We Hear From the Nottingham Residents Uniting for Warm Homes

Some say the public can’t afford to care about climate change right now, but the truth is it's already hitting people in the pocket. Lots of organisations in Notts agree, and that's why they're 'Uniting for Warm Homes' on Saturday 18 November. Campaigner Alice Bayes talks us through why she wants local MPs to take action...

We Catch Up With Nottingham-Based Filmmaker Sharon Walia About 'The Keepers of the Pigs', a Poignant Exploration of Guinea Pigs

Nottingham-based filmmaker Sharon Walia uses her camera to tell important stories, having already tackled the poor treatment of refugees through The Movement and spotlighted the powerful tales of the UK’s first Windrush generation through Parallel Histories. Now, the documentarian turns her attention to animal rights, in the form of The Keepers of the Pigs - a poignant exploration of an unlikely subject, guinea pigs - heading across the globe to witness their unique cultural impact, and meet those trying to protect one of man’s closest friends… 

The Death of Disco: A Brief History of Nottingham Nightclubs

When it comes to nightclubs, Nottingham has more than its fair share of legendary venues from Rock City to NG One to Pryzm. There really is something for everyone. But there are many clubs that have had their last orders at the bar and closed the doors for good, leaving nothing but memories.

Some have become legends such as Isis, Bopp, Mario’s, Part Two, Media, Skyy Club, Kool Kat, The Garage and more. Hidden behind their new lives as solicitor’s offices, student accommodation or studios, here are four venues we have loved and lost.

Art, Poetry, Music, and the Being Human Festival: Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 6 - 12 November

Head down to the Being Human Festival, and enjoy some art, poetry or music in between...

The Thompsons on Writing Letters, Old Nottingham Nightclubs and Artificial Intelligence

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

Nadia on... Black History Month in Nottingham

In her regular column, Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome talks about Black History Month in Notts

Nottingham Comedy Festival, Doc’n Roll Film Festival, and More: Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 30 October - 5 November

Celebrate comedy, film and music here in Nottingham this week... 

Queer East Festival 2023 comes to Nottingham

The event aims to "foster a space for more diverse narratives and facilitate a better cultural understanding of queer Asian communities".

A Print Fair, Halloween Parties, and Beverley Knight: Here’s What’s On in Nottingham 23 - 29 October

Celebrate Black History Month and Halloween, or immerse yourself in some film, literature and music. Here's what you can do this week in Notts...

Loop Skywalker: Nottingham’s Unknown DJ Makes It to the World DJ Finals

Nottingham DJ/Turntablist, Lee White, has just booked himself a place in the IDA World Party Rocking DJ Finals after a very tough elimination round, where he faced the very best DJs from all over the globe. He joins nine other DJs from Mexico, USA, Spain, India, Poland, Indonesia, China, Portugal and Brazil in the first ever Party Rocking World DJ final which will be held online during October...

Left Stag October: The Nottinghamshire Derby

What could possess someone to get up at 7.30am on a Saturday morning, head into town and drink Guinness out of a plastic cup surrounded by men with neck tattoos and Stone Island clobber? An away day, of course! 

Left Brian: October 2023

Another month at the City Ground, this time featuring international breaks, away at Man City, Chelsea and Crystal Palace, home to Brentford and why anxiety is freedom...

Festivals of Music, Art and Film, plus Halloween Season Kicks Off: Here's What's In Nottingham 16 - 22 October

Dance at Hockley Hustle, hear the stories of the Windrush generation, hobnob with artists or get a taste for the city's dark history this week in Nottingham.