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Masterchef winner and former Sat Bains chef Laurence Henry is Catering Education for the Children's Virtual Ball

With in-person fundraising events being off-limits at the moment, West Bridgford-based charity Education for the Children have adapted their annual ball to be a virtual affair over Zoom, with a three-course meal cooked by Masterchef winner and former Sat Bains chef Laurence Henry. We caught up with the man himself to find out all about it...

Catching Up and Slowing Down with Darkzy

Following on from his latest single release, Rachael Halaburda has a chat with the homegrown talent to talk career highlights, time spent slowing down and off the road in lockdown, as well as offering advice for budding DJs and producers…

Out of Time: The Chilwell Catastrophe

It was one of the worst wartime disasters in British history, as well as the country’s biggest involving an explosion. The month marks the 102nd anniversary of the Chilwell Catastrophe, in which a World War One ammunition factory exploded, killing 134 Nottingham workers and injuring dozens more.

Interview: A Catch-up with Nactus Kunan

Sitting on lots of newly released material but with no imminent chance to share it live with fans, we caught up with Jack and Joe of local alternative four-piece Nactus Kunan to see how they've been keeping busy...

Beeston Film Festival Has Added an LGBTQ+ Category

After experiencing an increase in submissions, Beeston Film Festival is launching a brand new category for LGBT+ filmmakers in time for Pride 2020...

15 Years Later: The Cat Returns

15 years since its UK release, Miriam Blakemore-Hoy revisits this Studio Ghibli anime classic...

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....

Tabletop Game Design Company Needy Cat on Creating the Official Hellboy Board Game and Their First In-House Release

Tabletop games studio Needy Cat are the fast-paced, sharp minds behind some of the most exciting board games on the market. Working with household-name franchises as well as other small creators, they have one aim: to get as many people playing games as possible. We spoke to them about their work, as they gear up to launch their first, completely in-house designed game, Robot Fight Club… 

Food Review: Cafe Coco Tang

We headed to the Vietnemese-inspired eatery everyone's talking about in Nottingham...

Film Review: Cats

Leave expectations at the cat flap, and you might just enjoy it

Celebrating Catterntide is Showcasing Our City's Rich Lace History

Nottingham has a huge history, and lace weaves into a big part of that... 

From Jazz Shows to Album Recording: A Catch-Up with Henry Claude

Henry Claude is a man with his finger in many Notts music pies. Our Rachael sat down with him for a chat about his latest escapades...

5 Places to Get Delicious Desserts in Nottingham

It's Sunday afternoon. You're sad 'cus it's Monday soon (and possibly a little hungover). You're after any possible way to cheer yoursen up and satisfy that rumbling belly of yours. Go easy on the roast 'taters at lunch time and devour one of these instead... 

A Catch-Up with Metronome: Built by Music Lovers, For Everyone

Newcomer venue Metronome opened its doors last October, and has been wowing audiences with its audio-visual finesse and eclectic programme ever since. We caught up with promoter Kristi Maria to see how things have been going down on Huntingdon Street…

Food Review: Bottomless Brunch at Copper Cafe

Our Editor Ashley took one for the team...

Nusic Podcast #196 with Fast Car to Florence, Indiana, Holly Fallon, Haggard Cat and More...

The History of Nottingham Cattle Market

A fire at the Cattle Market in November wrecked four buildings and damaged several more. But it could have been worse. We went down to see what Notts would be missing if the whole thing had gone up...

Whip the Cat Rapper and Clog Feature at Dancing England at Nottingham Playhouse

After being reinstated last year, Dancing England will be coming to the Nottingham Playhouse stage on Saturday 26 January 2019 to showcase the finest in traditional dancing. With it, comes Nottingham’s own Whip the Cat Rapper and Clog…

School of Hard Notts Catch up with Stixx

Stixx is Nottingham’s very own HHH; a technician, brawler, trainer and promoter. He has contributed massively to Nottingham wrestling’s ongoing rejuvenation and has fought and trained some of the best in the world. Whilst Stixx benevolently left mainstream recognition to his protégés, to those in the know, there can be no doubt he is he is one of the linchpins of wrestling in the midlands. Sitting in the post-show wreckage after another bruising bout, LeftLion hangs out under the tree of woe with Notts’ most garrulous gigantic grappler.

Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita at Metronome in Photos

We got down to Metronome to take some snaps of the renowned musical duo Welsh harpist Catrin Finch, and Kora player Seckou Keita...

Live Music Review: False Heads at The Chameleon

Iggy Pop likes False Heads and we learned when we were LeftCub not to disagree with Iggy so we were down the front at The Chameleon when they came to town

Live Music Review: Electronic Music Open Mic Night at The Chameleon Arts Cafe

We got down to The Chameleon Arts Cafe to checkout the open mic night with an electronic twist...

Theatre Review: If I Catch Alphonso, Tonight!

The life of an oft-forgotten entertainer from Notts gets the spotlight in  If I Catch Alphonso, Tonight!

Noshingham: The Avenues Cafe

We visited the Sneinton mainstay to give their vegan breakfast the once over... 

Nottingham's Dengest Catto and Most Boofin' Doggo Awards

Welcome to the thiccest pet competition in all of Hoodtown...