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Long Row Gets Social with Pieminister’s Laid Back Makeover
Wed 05 Jul 2023The beady-eyed amongst you will notice that Pieminister’s Long Row restaurant in Old Market Square has had a major makeover. A new concept for the independent family business, Long Row Social is an elevated version of their original Pieminister restaurant. The award-winning pies remain, but they now sit alongside breakfast and brunch dishes and an extensive drinks menu, as well as extended licensing hours.
To the City From the Sea: Jewellery Maker Hannah Bourn Chats Us Through Her Venture of Making Beautiful and Unique Jewellery
Tue 04 Jul 2023It’s always exciting to discover a new creative in Nottingham. Nature lover Hannah Bourn chats us through her venture of making beautiful and unique jewellery, and bringing a touch of the ocean to our landlocked city…
From Morrissey to The Coffee Shop Musical, Here's What's On in Nottingham This Week 3 July - 9 July
Sun 02 Jul 2023Looking for things to do in Nottingham this week? Then look no further…
The Mojatu Foundation Are Doing Vital Work Across the East Midlands - Including With Their Podcast Series Bring It To The Table
Thu 29 Jun 2023The Mojatu Foundation is an East Midlands institution which has supported black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities in Nottingham for over a decade. We dive into their importance to our city, and how they’re using their podcast, Bring It To The Table, to tackle some crucial issues…
Creative Walk-shops with Amelia Daiz
Tue 27 Jun 2023Amelia Brookes sat down over a cup of iced tea in The Carousel to speak to community artist Amelia Daiz about her project Meanderers, which is based around walking, creativity, wellbeing and community.
The Wildlife Garden Podcast: An Entertaining, Informative Deep-Dive Into Gardening Sustainably
Sat 24 Jun 2023Gardening with nature in mind can be a challenge, but guiding us through the tangle with inquisitive aplomb is Nottingham’s The Wildlife Garden Podcast - we dig into the show with co-host, and brains behind Ellie’s Wellies Organic Gardening, Ellie Mitchell…
Left Brian: June 2023
Wed 21 Jun 2023After something of a hiatus, LeftLion's monthly Nottingham Forest FC column is back with reflections on staying up, new and old signings, waiting for Hendo, Lingard-ium Leviosa and ...erm Goldilocks.
Theatre Review: Strictly Ballroom
Wed 21 Jun 2023The cult Aussie ballroom dancing love story takes to the floor
Why Are Podcasts So Popular? We Dive Into the Global Sensation
Mon 19 Jun 2023People love podcasts. Okay, maybe not all people - but with over 464 million worldwide podcast listeners, it’s pretty fair to say that they’re popular. Plus, Nottingham has a wealth of podcast creators, ranging from gossip in The Girls Bathroom to historical tours through We Share These Streets. That’s why we decided to dive into the world of this ever-growing form and create a podcast edition of our magazine - starting with the most important question, why are they so beloved?
Notts Filmmakers Michael and Rafe Bird Discuss Genre-Bending Short Spooky Bastard
Sun 18 Jun 2023We chat to the brothers about their fantastic, subversive film...
Meet The FSN 2023 Finalists: Tom Shawcroft
Sun 18 Jun 2023Ahead of the Future Sound of Nottingham showcase on 2 July, we're catching up with each finalist to find out more about them. Meet Tom Shawcroft...
We Visit Gasleak Mountain, Nottingham’s Newest Inclusive Art Space
Fri 16 Jun 2023A brand new art gallery called Gasleak Mountain has just opened in Nottingham - we sit down with its founders to learn all about this exciting, inclusive space...
We Catch Up With Matt Davies-Adams, Notts-Based Host of the Straight Outta Cobham Podcast
Tue 13 Jun 2023The path from Nottingham to Chelsea is hardly a well-trodden one - yet that’s exactly the route that Matt Davies-Adams, commentator for Chelsea TV and host of the Straight Outta Cobham podcast, has taken. We hear from the Forest fan about what it’s like covering the modern form of the beautiful game, especially with a focus on a team that’s not your own…
Interview: The Stranglers On Their Upcoming 50th Anniversary Tour
Mon 12 Jun 2023Ahead of their 50th anniversary tour which will come to the Royal Concert Hall next March, Benedict Watson spoke to JJ from The Stranglers...
We Chat to Scott Taylor, the Brains Behind the We Share These Streets Podcast
Wed 07 Jun 2023Do you ever consider the streets you’re walking on? What happened on them hundreds of years ago? These are the exact questions Scott Taylor asked himself when he created We Share These Streets - the twenty-episode podcast exploring the days of Nottingham past…
We Visit Project Pies, the Carlton Hill-Based Lockdown Sensation That Has Changed Our City’s Food Scene
Sun 04 Jun 2023From plastering walls to baking pastries, Dan Lione has had a unique journey into the culinary world. We hear all about his internet-conquering, pie-focused passion project: Project Pies…
Film Review: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Sat 03 Jun 2023Miles Morales returns in this hotly-anticipated sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - but was it worth the wait?
Gig Review: Swim Deep at Rescue Rooms
Sat 03 Jun 2023Swim Deep came to Rescue Rooms to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of their debut album, Where The Heaven Are We…
Meet Jayahadadream, Nottingham’s Hip Hop Sensation Set to Take the Music Industry by Storm
Sat 03 Jun 2023Raised in Cambridge with Jamaican and Irish heritage, Jayahadadream moved to Nottingham in 2018 to study at university. Since then, her time has been split between the two locations, and we were lucky enough to catch her for a chat in our LeftLion offices while she was visiting our city for the weekend…
Gig Review: Sir Chloe at The Bodega
Fri 02 Jun 2023Following the official release of their sophomore album I am the Dog, alt-rock band Sir Chloe take the stage at Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms, promising fans a culmination of tracks new and old...
We Visit COW’s Brand New Nottingham Thrift Store
Fri 02 Jun 2023Thrifty vintage treasure hunters rejoice! Popular independent vintage clothing brand, COW, has opened the doors to its third Notts store...
TankSpace: The Ollerton-Based Underwater Studio Offering Stunning Practical Effects for Film, Television and More
Tue 30 May 2023We speak to Kai Coombes, co-founder and Managing Director of TankSpace, an Ollerton-based underwater studio that enables film directors and photographers to achieve shots that wouldn’t be possible anywhere else…
From Green Hustle Festival to Kinky Boots, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week
Mon 29 May 2023Lots of live music and theatre this week, so hopefully you're a fan of one or the other...
Binks Yard Sessions Provide Real Hope to Musicians in Nottingham With a Unique Deal
Fri 26 May 2023Ben Hicklin is the Head of Events at Nottingham canal side bar, restaurant and entertainment venue Binks Yard, and he kindly took time out to answer questions about the Binks Yard Sessions…
Gig Review: Scott Matthews at Metronome
Thu 25 May 2023Scott Matthews was in town to promote his eighth studio offering, Restless Lullabies...
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