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Leap of Faith: Nottingham Residents Who Have Left Their Religion Behind

Fri 23 Apr 2021

Between 2011 and 2019, the number of British people who identified as being non-religious increased by a staggering 46%. To put that in context, that made them the fasting growing group in the country and, with the new census currently being undertaken, that number is expected to grow further. While being an atheist isn’t quite the taboo it once was in an increasingly secular country, for some people, turning away from god can pose huge mental, physical and spiritual challenges. We talked to Notts residents Tony Challis, the President of Nottingham Secular Society, and Amir X (whose real name has been retracted at his request), a former Muslim, to find out how difficult it was to leave religion behind…

25 Years Later: Toy Story

Mon 22 Mar 2021

Is the original Toy Story really still worth the hype? Chris King takes us back to where it all began…

Out of Time: The Story of Torvill and Dean

Sun 14 Feb 2021

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...

The Rise of the Redditors: How One Notts’ Society Got Caught in the Crossfire of a Stock Market Frenzy

Sat 30 Jan 2021

What do Wall Street, Reddit, GameStop and one of the most bizarre periods of trading in the history of the stock market have to do with Nottingham? Well, it has something to do with Robin Hood…

10 Years Later: Toy Story 3

Fri 24 Jul 2020

A decade on, Screen Co-Editor George White thinks it's time for people to finally admit that this is the best film in the Toy Story quadrilogy...

Next Gen Movement: The Group Behind Nottingham's Anti-Racism Protest

Wed 08 Jul 2020

The murder of George Floyd at the hands of police officers in Minneapolis sent reverberations around the world, including Nottingham, where thousands of people descended on the Forest Recreation Ground in a show of communal strength against systemic racism on Sunday 7 June. The protests were peaceful, but the anger, frustration and passion for forcing change – in real terms – was overwhelming. Behind the protests were three young women, friends Shan Vincent, Tyla Henrique-White and Janelle Brown who have since formed Next Gen Movement, a project aimed at empowering young people to make sure the fight against racism continues to be impactful. We caught up with Janelle to find out more, and discover where they plan to go from here…

Film Review: Eurovision Song Contest - The Story of Fire Saga

Fri 26 Jun 2020

An over-the-top parody of the much-loved song contest, with a star-studded cast that pays homage to the competition and is laughable – despite the criticism it has received.

Stop Wars to Stop Racism: The History Behind Belward Street's Iconic Street Art

Wed 24 Jun 2020

For years, Richie 'Pops' Baker's 'Stop Wars' design stood as one of Nottingham's most recognisable and iconic street art pieces. Having recently been reimagined as the new 'Stop Racism' piece, the artist, who now calls New Zealand home, explains the history behind his design...

The Battle of Stoke Field: The Story Behind Nottinghamshire's Only Registered Battlefield

Mon 01 Jun 2020

It was the battle that finally ended the War of the Roses, the bloody civil struggle for control of the throne that plagued England for decades, and has been described as one of the defining moments in the country’s history. With this month marking the 533rd anniversary of the events that took place on Nottinghamshire’s only registered battlefield, we take a look at the story behind The Battle of Stoke Field…

Future for Business: Marie's Story of Retraining as a Nurse

Tue 19 May 2020

It’s a pretty daunting time to work for the NHS. Under more scrutiny than ever before, and overwhelmed by a health crisis that, at the time of writing at least, shows no signs of slowing down, they’re literally risking their lives on a daily basis. While most of us are probably thankful that we don’t have to face working in healthcare right now, Marie, who has retrained through the Futures for Business scheme, is just about to start...

NHS @ 70: The Organisation Collecting Your Stories, Memories and Opinions of the NHS

Sat 16 May 2020

Up until recently, it’s fair to say that many of us have been guilty of taking the NHS for granted. But as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the country, stretching the health service to its absolute limits, you can’t help but feel that, as a nation, we’re finally starting to truly understand the value of what we’re lucky to have. One organisation was well-ahead of the curve on the appreciation front, however, as the NHS at 70: The Story of Our Lives project has been collating stories, memories and experiences of the NHS for a few years, and 2020 has seen them focus their attention on the East Midlands. We talk to Oral History and Public Engagement Coordinator James McSharry to find out more...

The Siren - A Short Story by Esther Kearney

Fri 17 Apr 2020

A short story about nature, nostalgia and new beginnings...

Tell Your St. Ann’s Story with Panya Banjoko and Bo Olawoye

Thu 06 Feb 2020

Local writer Panya Banjoko and Engagement Curator Bo Olawoye are working together with The Renewal Trust to build a newspaper rammed with stories, photos and art work – all about St. Ann’s…

Film Review: Marriage Story

Tue 24 Dec 2019

Miriam Blakemore-Hoy was pretty impressed by Noah Baumbach's Netflix-exclusive drama...

Author Kristina Adams: "If you're not willing to market your book, you're not going to get anywhere."

Thu 31 Oct 2019

Local author Kristina Adams on her latest novel Behind the Spotlight, self-publishing, and what it’s like to deal with fibromyalgia as a writer…

Werewolves of Sneinton

Tue 29 Oct 2019

A spooky tale to set you up for Weenie day...

Film review: Toy Story 4

Mon 24 Jun 2019

The mother and daughter team of Sue and Elinor Barsby checked out the fourth film of the Toy Story franchise...

Outlawed: The True Story Behind Nottingham's Craziest Action Film

Thu 13 Jun 2019

Seven years, over three hundred crewmembers, one Chinook helicopter, no budget and two directors learning how to make a film as they went along. For anyone that has worked in the Nottingham film industry over the last decade, the production of Outlawed took on something of a mythological status. Everyone knew someone that had been involved at some point, many doubted it would ever get completed, and the stories of firearms, exploding buildings and pissed off Council officials quickly became the stuff of legend. With the film now picked up for distribution, including a Netflix deal in the United States and a worldwide DVD release, we caught up with co-directors Adam Collins and Luke Radford to find out the truth about the most insane film production in Nottingham’s history...

Author Russ Swan on The Physics Behind...

Sat 01 Jun 2019

We caught up with local author Russ Swan to talk about his fascinating book The Physics Behind, as well as the new definition of a kilogram...

Film Review: Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story

Mon 22 Apr 2019

Oh blimey, the Frank Sidebottom story is totally bobbins

Tom Quigley's Weekends and Everything In Between Exhibition is a Behind the Scenes Look at Nottingham's Skate Scene

Fri 01 Mar 2019

As a member of Nottingham’s skateboard scene, photographer Tom Quigley has developed a reputation for brilliantly capturing candid moments of the subculture. An advocate of creating art that his audience wants to see, his work has been praised for its authentic portrayal of life as a skateboarder in the city, striking a balance between the everyday and the sublime. Following on from his 2014 and 2015 shows, his latest exhibition, Weekends And Everything In Between, is at Surface Gallery until Saturday 9 March…

Left Magpie: Dracula has a Better Record Against Crosses...

Sat 26 Jan 2019

Kübler-Ross may sound like the type of enigmatic signing Notts need to pull themselves out of the bleakness that has befallen the season, but its presence at Meadow Lane is almost as significant.

The Story of Peter Pan Author J.M Barrie

Mon 24 Dec 2018

His writing is world-renowned, his creations unforgettable. But there are some things about author and playwright J.M. Barrie that are not so well documented, including his brief stint as staff writer at a Nottingham newspaper. We take a deep dive into this strange, implacable man, his time in Nottingham, and the unsavoury rumours that surround him...

Notts Poet and Austerity Opposer Lytisha Tunbridge Tells Her Story

Tue 23 Oct 2018

Lytisha Tunbridge won the Expanding Horizons Award 2018 at Nottingham Writers’ Studio, for her work supporting World Jam, DIY Poets, Poetry Aloud, Poets Against Racism, Social Model Writers, Sisterhood and Solidarity, Support the NHS, Young Voices, Reading with Dementia, and We Shall Overcome. Somehow she managed to find the time to share some words with us, and tell us her story...

DogDaze: Take a Trip to Nottingham's Alternate Reality

Sat 13 Oct 2018

"A brass-clasped door opens, and through it comes the brooding figure of the pug-faced bishop."

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