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Sadi Khan on her MBE and Improving Diversity

Entrepreneur, single parent, undercover supermarket employee, and recent recipient of an MBE: Sadi Khan is a force of nature. Earlier this year, Sadi was awarded for her contribution to Cultural/Religious Awareness Training and Services to Vulnerable Women by the Duke of Cambridge himself. But her success has not come without challenge. We caught up with Sadi to hear her story…

Film Review: American Animals

We took a peek at Bart Layton's American Animals, which blurs the lines between documentary and fiction in its portrayal of the real-life story of one of the most audacious heists in US history... 

Interview: 'Songbird' director Sophie Black

We caught up with Night Owls director Sophie Black to talk about her latest short film, Songbird...

Mark Cousins Interview: The Eyes of Orson Welles

We caught up with The Story of Film director to talk about his latest project, the remarkable The Eyes of Orson Welles 

Some Things About Panya: Poet and Author Releases First Poetry Collection

With a career spanning over twenty years and work published in all manner of magazines, anthologies and journals, few poets have made a name for themselves in the way Panya Banjoko has. We sent our Kevin Jackson down to Five Leaves for the release of her new collection Some Things, and it's fair to say she made quite the impression. 

A Skateboard Instructor in Notts

"I remember going out onto my street and learning how to do it all on my own. It’s a struggle for everyone, really. Skateboarding’s hard, let’s face it."

Mowgli in Nottingham? Sheer Con, More Like

We headed along to the new Stoney Street restaurant for some grub; here are our thoughts on the gaff

Poetry Profile: A Self-Help Group for People With Too Many Feelings

One year on from their debut, Between the Shadow and the Soul has quickly become a bastion of pleasant poetry. Ahead of their big birthday bash, I had a chat with co-founders Jim Sharpe and Kaia Hristova about the success of their infant poetry night, their own creative processes, and the importance of celebrating good feels. 

Do or Die Poets Facilitator Miggy Angel on New Book Extreme Violets

Originally from South London, poet, performer, and drug and alcohol worker Miggy Angel is a long-term resident of Hoodtown and the author of two poetry books, Grime Kerbstone Psalms and Extreme Violets. We hollered at him to see what he’s up to at the moment...

Left Magpie: Notts Await Kewell Intentions

Notts County’s revolving door took another rotation last week as Kevin Nolan, months after leading a near-successful promotion push, was sacked following a string of poor performances.

LeftLion's Feature-Length Documentary The Lord of Milan Goes To China

Last year, we at LeftLion released our first feature-length documentary, telling the tale of the Notts man who founded AC Milan. In August our Editor-in-Chief Jared Wilson went out to show The Lord of Milan in two of China’s biggest sports arenas. It seems a long way from that pokey little Mansfield Road house our Herbert was born in…

Live Music Review: Amulet, Chloe Rodgers and Nactus Kunan at The Bodega

We got down to The Bodega to check out the goods from local acts Amulet, Chloe Rodgers and Nactus Kunan...

A History of India in Test Matches at Trent Bridge

6 Tips to Conquer the Ikano Bank Robin Hood Half Marathon

The Ikano Bank Robin Hood Marathon Events are trotting round again on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 September, this year with a half marathon, mini marathon, mile challenge and corporate challenge to choose from. That means there’s not too long now to get your training in, especially if you’re still recovering from a long, hot summer of lazing in a hammock or pub beer garden...

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!

PubhD Preview: An Interview with Simon Tarr

PubhD is back at The Vat & Fiddle on Wednesday - we sat down with one of the speakers, Simon Tarr, to learn about how he has been preparing

Nusic Future Session: Laurie Illingworth

The latest Nusic Future Session, for your lugholes and your eye pipes...

Notts Lad Gabriel Kidd Set to Appear on ITV'S New Show WOS Wrestling This Saturday

Big Daddy, Giant Haystacks and now Gabriel Kidd; we were well chuffed to hear about Gedling lad Gabe forming part of the impressive roster for ITV revamp, WOS Wrestling.

Film Review: Incredibles 2

Even if you no longer have a sense of childlike wonderment, Brad Bird’s new animated adventure is chock full of laughs, action and heartfelt messages, making it just as fun for adults as it is for kids…

Xylophone Man to be ‘Immortalised’ in Historic England exhibition?

Nottingham legend Xylophone Man, aka Frank Robinson, may be about to be 'Immortalised' in a new exhibition down south by Historic England

Proud to be Creative: An Interview With Write Pride Organiser Hayley Green

Representation is a bit of a buzz-word at the moment, so it's refreshing to see it done right. Nottingham-based poet and event organiser Hayley Green is the spearhead for the Write Pride Festival, a five-day event that celebrates some of Nottingham's best and brightest LGBTQIA creatives. We had a chat with her ahead of the festival to chat about the coming week.  

Splendour Celebrates Its Tenth Birthday

We say happy bothdeh to Splendour; the festival celebrating ten years at Wollo Park this year...

A History of India in Cricket ODIs at Trent Bridge

During the series against Australia, England cemented their place as the number 1 One Day International team in the world. With India arriving at Trent Bridge, we take a look back at the visitors' past record in Nottingham

Noshingham: Karobar Indian Street Food & Craft Beers

We sampled Notts' newest Indian street food establishment...