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Food Review: Chao Chao

If you’re in the mood to dress up nice and dig into a cracking katsu curry, Notts boasts plenty of top restaurants that offer the chance to do exactly that. Yet, if you’re wanting to stay in your hoodie, sliders placed firmly on your feet, and wolf one down in the comfort of your own home, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better option than Chao Chao - and, with joints in Arnold, Beeston, and West Bridgford, you can rely on them wherever you’re based (well, pretty much)...

Three of the Best Films From Mansfield Town Film Festival

The very first Mansfield Town Film Festival attracted hundreds to the charming Palace Theatre - but what were some of the best movies on offer? Well, have a look and find out...

Theatre Review: Much Ado About Nothing

Nottingham's very own Shakespeare in the park, and the embankment, and... 

Film Review: Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

Tom Cruise is back doing his thing - throwing himself off of stuff, punching bad guys and saving the world. But is this his best bout of madness yet? 

Food Review: L'Oliva

It's beyond silly that it's taken us so long to return to L’Oliva - because this is easily one of Nottingham's best-kept secrets, and we are lucky to have it right here in Beeston...

Gig Review: Kurt Vile at The Level

Rich Davies went to The Level, the basement of the NTU Students Union Building, for the visit of US singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kurt Vile and his band, The Violators...

Gig Review: The Beat and Bow Wow Wow at Rock City

Michael Prince saw The Beat and Bow Wow Wow take the Rock City stage...

Theatre Review: Disney’s Winnie the Pooh

Masterfully brought to life by incredible puppetry

Gig Review: The Goo Goo Dolls at Rock City

Charlotte Gould saw rock legends The Goo Goo Dolls return to Rock City...

Music Review: The Hallé's Drivetime concert

Ian C Douglas reviews the Hallé's Drivetime concert at the Royal Concert Hall

Review: Nottingham Craft Beer Festival 2023

Lovers of craft beer, street food and general vibes gathered in their thousands at Sneinton Avenues for NCBF23 last weekend...

Film Review: Asteroid City

Wes Anderson is back, and he's Wes Andersoning like never before...

Gig Review: Maisie Peters at Metronome

Gemma Cockrell saw Maisie Peters bring humour and a much-needed light to Nottingham...

Gig Review: Katie Keddie at The Bodega

Maddie Dinnage reviews Katie Keddie's show at Nottingham's very own Bodega...

Radfest Review: Nottingham's Best One Day Family Festival Has Everything You Could Wish For

Radfest 2023, a festival primarily for teens, families and the community, had something for everyone, writes Bassey...

Theatre Review: Strictly Ballroom

The cult Aussie ballroom dancing love story takes to the floor

Film Review: The Old man Movie: Lactopalypse

We take a look at Estonia's latest offering of high octane stop motion comedy...

Gig Review: Circa Waves at Rock City

Benedict Watson saw feel-good indie band Circa Waves make their mark on Nottingham's Rock City...

Gig Review: The Royston Club at Rough Trade

Maddie Dinnage took a trip to Rough Trade to see The Royston Club take to the stage...

Theatre Review: Annie at Theatre Royal Nottingham

Gig Review: Gengahr at Rough Trade

Following the release of their new album Red Sun Titans, Gengahr embark on a record store tour, stopping off at Nottingham's Rough Trade...

Gig Review: Chvrches at Rock City

After supporting Coldplay in Brazil and kicking off their own headline UK tour, Chvrches stopped off at Rock City where they received a typically enthusiastic Nottingham welcome...

Theatre Review: Macbeth at the Playhouse

Kevin Stanley reviews a wildly different take on the Scottish play…

Gig Review: Mono at Rescue Rooms

This four-piece Japanese band are known for their sweeping orchestral music combined with incredible guitar moments. With over 20 years in the industry, Mono have created their own unique style in the world of music, which they brought to Rescue Rooms at the end of May...

Film Review: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Miles Morales returns in this hotly-anticipated sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - but was it worth the wait?