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Tucked Away in the City Centre, Bridlesmith Walk is a Treasure Trove of Independent Shops

Nestled away in the city centre, it’s easy to miss Bridlesmith Walk, the entrance no bigger than a small passageway. But wander down the walkway and you’ll find a whole variety of small businesses ranging from the beauty-based to the beer-serving. That’s why, for this month’s theme of empowerment, we wanted to shine a light on these independent owners taking on the big boys, and encourage you lot to have a gander down one of Nottingham’s secret shopping streets…

Interview: Time Keeps Ticking Director Alfie Rowley-Stone

We chat to Nottingham-based actor and director, Alfie Rowley-Stone, about his new debut short film Time Keeps Ticking and how he’s helping to bring together young people interested in breaking into the film industry...

Interview: Maja Lena on her upcoming gig at The Bodega

Ahead of her upcoming tour, in which she makes a stop at Notts’ own indie hub The Bodega, Maja Lena talks all things Pluto, the cosmic, and creating a refuge for the live listener to just be...

The Thompsons on the World Cup, 2023 and Moon Landings

ADH-DJ: Interview with Nottingham-Based DJ Chris Sims

We chat to Chris Sims about the link between house music, hyperfocus and ADHD, and how he’s helping bring new sounds to the Nottingham soulful house scene...

LeftLion Goes Carbon Neutral for Our 20th Birthday, Reducing Direct Emissions 99%

We've got some exciting news on the sustainability front...

Get Around for £2 On Nottingham Buses Until the End of March

Bus travel just got a fair bit cheaper for the next few months, thanks to a Government scheme...

One Stop Shop for Artists and Zine Makers, Dizzy Ink Talk the Empowerent of Print

Creating high quality prints for creatives around the city, Dizzy Ink is the one-stop shop for zine makers and artists in Nottingham. But what is it about physical print that is so important? We catch up with Craig Proud from Dizzy to talk about the history of print and empowerment, Zine Fest and how activism is central to their business…

Playing a Key Role in the Nottingham Youth Climate Assembly, Liv Marshall Shares an Inspiring Message

From studying for her GCSEs to playing a key role in the Nottingham Youth Climate Assembly, fifteen-year-old Liv Marshall is already a leader in the fight for the planet. It’s not always easy, but when it comes to preventing literal world-ending events, Liv says it’s important to always keep going… 

Interview: Venues Programmer Joe Patten on Beat The Streets 2023

We chat to Joe Patten, venues programmer of Beat The Streets, ahead of the 2023 festival...

Exhibition Review: Knowledge is Power at Lakeside Arts

Knowledge is Power, the current exhibition at the Weston Gallery, Lakeside Arts, describes the history of the pioneering and impactful courses of Adult Education offered by the University of Nottingham during the twentieth century…

Review: Nottingham Video Games Expo 2022

It might only be the first year of this brand new gaming event - but it kicked off with a bang...

Nottingham Christmas Covers Party Celebrates Its Twentieth Year

Nottingham’s annual festive charity bash, the Christmas Covers Party, celebrates its twentieth anniversary this year, taking place at The Bodega on Saturday 17 December. We chat to organisers Simon Aldcroft, James Vyner and Joey Chickenskin about the history of the event…

Coined 'The December Effect', We Investigate the Pros and Cons of Christmas Charity

Every December people empty their pockets for their charity of choice in what’s often dubbed the ‘Christmas effect’. But what happens the rest of the year when the goodwill has worn off? And what are the downsides of giving around the festive season? We catch up with the team from Emmanuel House to ask just this, alongside learning more about how the cost-of-living crisis has affected donations…

Nottingham Launches Brand New Video Games Expo

Taking over Carlton’s Richard Herrod Centre a week before Christmas, the brand new Nottingham Video Games Expo gives gamers the chance to enjoy some talks, grab some merch and share some stories this December. We chat to organiser James Jarvis all about it…

200 Degrees Look Back on Ten Years in the Coffee Business

Fresh from celebrating their tenth birthday, 200 Degrees have quickly grown to be the biggest name in Nottingham coffee, spurring on a thriving scene that even birthed its own festival this October. We went down to their Meadow Lane roastery and HQ to speak to co-founder Rob Darby, and meet some of the team…

The Best Films of 2022

From big blockbusters to arthouse indies, we dive into the best films of the past twelve months...

The Nottingham Culture Review of 2022

2022: Unless you are a vampire this will be the only year of your life where three of the four digits feature a two. Aside from this numerical trivia it was a notable twelve months for the city you inhabit too…

Interview: Circa Waves

We chat with Kieran Shudall of indie-rock titans Circa Waves about their new album and upcoming Rock City show…

Comedian and NHS Anaesthetist Ed Patrick Chats New Book Catch Your Breath

Part-time comedian and full-time NHS anaesthetist, Ed Patrick has taken to writing about the wacky world of medicine in his new book Catch Your Breath: The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist. Ahead of Patrick’s visit to Five Leaves this December, our writer Lewis Keech catches up with the new author to chat his medical memoir, podcast and humour that can be found in the darkest moments…

25 Years Later: Nil By Mouth

Gary Oldman's sole directorial feature is a film that exuberates hostility in every frame, putting him in the same league as the likes of Ken Loach, Mike Leigh and Alan Clarke.

25 Years Later: Good Will Hunting

If you don't know this film by now, where have you been for the past quarter of a century??

We Visit Experience Raleigh, the New City Hub Showcasing the Past and Future of Notts Cycling

Raleigh have opened a new city centre cycling hub on Maid Marian Way, celebrating their star-studded history and wide range of high-tech electric options. We paid them a visit…

5 Great Events in Nottingham This Week: The Magic Grotto, Matthew Myers Testimonial and More

Films, sports and more all feature in Nottingham this week...

How the Author of Spy Thriller Martin Martin & the Death Express Was Inspired by Intercity Trains

Inspired by his time working as an intercity train manager, Sebastian Sullivan set about writing a railway novel exploring class injustices, with the result being Martin Martin & The Death Express, the satire-meets-spy-novel that was published earlier this year. Our writer, Lewis Keech, catches up with the author to learn more…